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Description
The Producing Intern will work closely with our team to plan for and produce a series of events and programs tied to the development of new work. Events are likely to be primarily online, but may shift to small in-person gatherings should it become safe during the course of the internship. As producers wear many hats, the Producing Intern will contribute toward many facets of our day-to-day and event-related activities, including development, marketing, artist coordination, and event planning and logistics. With our creative realities shifting from day to day, the Producing Intern will play a major role in imagining new possibilities for this uncertain time. This internship will be working remotely part of the time and will work about 20 hours a week.
Qualifications
Competitive candidates for our Producing Internship will have:
- Passion for supporting contemporary dance and/or experimental theater
- An interest in producing new work and/or working with a multidisciplinary presenter
- Knowledge of contemporary performance aesthetics, history, and forms
- Experience and/or strong interest in marketing for the arts
- Interest in writing for or about performance
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Proficiency in Google Office Suite (gmail, google sheets, drive, calendar, meet apps)
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Positive attitude and willingness to do tasks that are both large and small
How to Apply
Please submit a thoughtful letter of interest, along with a current resume, to hello@performancepractice.org before August 15, 2020.