TCG's Internship Program

Are you a young professional or student looking to start a career in the nonprofit theatre?  Do you want to meet the leaders of the field today and understand the issues they are facing? Apply to become a TCG intern and gain direct contact with TCG staff and leadership, participate in meetings, conferences, teleconferences, site visits, program launches and make yourself a more competitive job candidate!

As the national service organization for the not-for-profit professional theatre, TCG offers services in line with our mission: to strengthen, nurture, and promote the not-for-profit American theatre. TCG serves theatre artists and organizations by recognizing and encouraging activism, artistry, advocacy, and global citizenship. We provide professional development for theatre leaders, research and data analysis for the field, advocacy on the federal level, as well as the publication of American Theatre magazine, ARTSEARCH, and our award-winning book program.

Our internships are offered year-round and are generally held in the fall, spring and summer semesters. There is no housing or stipend available, but TCG makes sure to provide other worthwhile benefits and perks. Some of these include: the unique experience of interacting with the national theatre community, networking opportunities at our field-wide convenings, practical experience in a variety of professional disciplines, free copies of American Theatre magazine, free books and plays and discount ticket offers. Below are descriptions of the internships available at TCG, as well as information on how to apply. 

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INTERNSHIP POSITIONS

Advocacy, Education and Research Intern

Intern will provide administrative support for the advocacy, education, and management programs department. Working as part of a three-person team, responsibilities will include compiling topical research, coordinating professional development programs, editing online publications and attending staff and project meetings, as necessary. The intern will also work with staff to analyze and craft advocacy messaging on various legislative issues. The candidate must be organized, personable, detail-oriented, possess excellent writing and communication skills, be fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and work well under pressure.

American Theatre magazine and Publications Intern (filled for summer 2013)

Intern will work closely with the staff of the magazine, assisting with a variety of editorial and administrative tasks such as fact checking, proofreading, photo research and story planning, with the possibility of some writing assignments. The candidate must have strong journalism skills and should submit a writing sample when applying. Intern may also work with the book program, assisting in editorial duties.

Communications and Conferences Intern

Intern will assist the three-person Communications and Conferences team with strategic communications and conference programming. The intern will assist with all planning, correspondence, registrant materials and other logistics for TCG’s annual Fall Forum, National Conference, as well as other TCG programming, including in-person and virtual meetings. Intern will be responsible for writing materials, including press releases, pitches, backgrounders, etc. Intern will develop story ideas/angles, create targeted media lists, research and identify speaking opportunities for TCG leadership and monitor media coverage on the organization and of TCG constituents (i.e. members, grant recipients, writers). This internship is best suited for someone who wants to gain an understanding of the diverse and vast national theatre field. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, able to work in close collaboration and think quickly on his or her feet. Candidates should be fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel – and have excellent communication, writing and editing skills. The candidate should also be a pragmatic, curious problem solver, who has knowledge of (and interest in) theatre.

Graphic Design Intern

Intern will have the opportunity to take part in the creative process of graphic design, turning a concept into reality. Intern will assist TCG’s Creative Director in magazine production from design to production to pre-press to web. This individual will also work closely with the Senior Designer on in-house collateral projects, designing ads, creating web graphics and producing flyers and brochures. Candidates must have strong communication design skills and possess the ability to effectively use Adobe Creative Suite. This is a very hands-on position and ideal for someone interested in building one’s graphic design portfolio. In addition to your resume and cover letter, please send seven pdf samples of your best work or provide us with your website URL with your application materials. Please save all materials as pdfs, not word documents, when you apply.

Development Intern

Intern will provide administrative support while learning how a non-profit raises money from different funders and the different approach to each (institutional funders versus individuals). In addition, this individual will learn the format for a grant proposal for institutional funders (foundations, corporations and governmental agencies), how to conduct prospect research on potential funders, and about the complete process of cultivating donors from research to initial approach to applying to processing grants and submitting reports. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter with office experience, fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and interested in non-profit arts fundraising.

International and Artistic Programs Intern

Intern will provide administrative support and research on cultural and artistic exchange opportunities for professional theatre practitioners.  In addition, the intern will have their own, distinct project to manage during their internship. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the hands-on communication with grant recipients, organization of grant selection panels, recipient convenings and teleconferences, maintaining departmental records, developing online resources and content, attending staff and project meetings as needed and spearheading specific projects to be determined over the course of the internship. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter with office experience, fluent in MS Word, Exel and Outlook.  International theatre experience and proficiency of other languages is desired, but not required.

Whether your interests are in arts administration, production, leadership, event planning, public relations, fundraising, or artistic pursuits – you will gain valuable experience and nurture influential relationships when you become a TCG Intern.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please email a résumé, writing sample and cover letter, indicating your 1) term availability (spring, summer, fall) and 2) primary area(s) of interest to:

Laurie Baskin
TCG Internship Program
Email: lbaskin@tcg.org

520 Eighth Avenue, 24th floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 609-5900
Fax: (212) 609-5901

Writing Samples: We suggest submitting professional, non-fiction essays with content relating to the department or area of interest. If applying for the American Theatre internship we suggest an editorial piece; if applying for the Communications/Conferences internship we suggest a press release or communications related piece.

Deadlines: Application materials must be submitted by the deadlines below:

SUMMER TERM (May - August 2013): applications due Friday, April 5, 2013

FALL TERM (September - December 2013): applications due Friday, August 2, 2013

SPRING TERM (January - May 2014): applications due Friday, November 22, 2013

If you are interested in joining TCG's staff, please visit ARTSEARCH, TCG's comprehensive publication of job listings in the arts.