The Fund Development and Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, and audience engagement. The intern will assist with donor database management, create social media and promotional content, and support the planning and execution of special fundraising events. They will also prepare donor acknowledgments, conduct prospect research, and help design event materials. Under the guidance of staff, the intern will track event expenses and assist with audience services on performance days. This part-time internship runs from June to October 2026 for approximately 20 hours per week, with some evening and weekend hours required.
Theatre West welcomes and encourages applicants from all academic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for live theatre and a strong interest in fundraising and marketing. Applicants should be proactive, organized, resourceful, and comfortable generating and sharing ideas for continual improvement. Desired skills include familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meet) for communication and content creation. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is highly valued. Strong research and writing skills, along with confidence using social media platforms, are also important. Previous customer service, administrative, or event support experience is helpful but not required.
Theatre West is the longest-running nonprofit theatre company in Los Angeles, founded in 1962 as an artist cooperative. The company produces a full season of plays ranging from classics to bold new works, and develops original plays through workshops, staged readings, and festivals. Its award-winning Storybook Theatre program has delighted children and families for more than 40 years, making Theatre West a vital home for artists and a cultural resource for the community.
Please email and attach as a PDF a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Daniel Korth, Office Manager, at office-manager@theatrewest.org. In your cover letter, briefly describe why you like to attend live theatre and how this internship will support your career goals. Use the subject line: 2026 Intern: (Last Name, First Name).