Internshipstag:www.jacobspillow.org,2008-12-19:/education/internships//132011-09-28T16:57:49ZMovable Type Pro 4.34-enArtist Servicestag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.2952009-02-10T01:03:24Z2012-01-11T21:54:02ZKomra Moriko
Four Artist Services Interns assist the Operations staff in the day-to-day
management of a multi-venue dance festival and are responsible for a wide variety of logistics associated with artist services, special events, campus management and customer service. Artist Services Interns rotate between four assignments throughout the internship: Inside/Out (our outdoor stage), Artist Services, Special Events, and Education/Campus Management.
During the Inside/Out rotation, interns are the point person for most logistics regarding Inside/Out, performers for the designated week- from housing needs to coordinating technical needs with the Production Department.
Artist Services duties include coordinating artist hospitality, housing and transportation and welcoming traveling artists, scholars and guests.
Special Events responsibilities include serving as the liaison between Marketing, Development, Dining Services and Operations in the preparation, set up and break down of all internal and external events, as well as assisting with all outside group related activities such as tours and on-site dining.
Education/Campus Management responsibilities include assisting the Artist Services Manager and the Education Department with the arrival and departure of all participants and faculty of The School at Jacob's Pillow as well as helping the grounds remain clean and presentable, ensuring patron comfort and safety, and implementing minor repairs and improvements.
All Artist Services interns assist with the implementation of Special Events, from set up of tables, chairs, and portable sound systems, to operating sound equipment during events. Additional tasks include answering general inquiries, assisting disabled patrons, and directing parking which require strong customer service skills. Administrative duties including data entry and maintenance, resource scheduling and tracking, and participation in various research projects are also required. Click here for a full job description.
Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in company, stage or event management. They should be detail-oriented, be confident in a public leadership role, and organized and efficient at multi-tasking. They must be able to work long hours through frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, tackle projects both independently and collaboratively and have excellent customer service skills. Secondary language fluency a plus. A successful candidate must be able to do all of this while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Businesstag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.2962009-02-10T01:03:56Z2011-05-27T20:48:42ZKomra Moriko
The Business Intern receives broad exposure to the financial aspects of a
nonprofit organization. Within the area of financial management, the intern focuses on income-producing areas such as ticketing, retail and food management, and collaborates on interdepartmental projects. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts and maintaining accounting records. Interfacing with Ticket Services includes weekly shifts in the Box Office. Duties include order taking, processing and reconciling phone, mail, fax and Internet ticket orders and exchanges. The Business Intern will assist in the Pillow Store and with other department's projects as needed. This internship provides excellent business training for those who plan to run their own arts organizations.
Candidates should possess a basic knowledge of accounting principles, some spreadsheet and accounting software experience, and a personal sense of diplomacy and confidentiality. A keen eye to detail, strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humor and experience in customer service are necessary.
For more information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Development: Fundraising/Individualstag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.2972009-02-10T01:04:13Z2010-11-18T22:06:36ZKomra Moriko
The Fundraising/Individuals Intern works closely with Development staff to
raise funds from individual donors. Duties include assisting with logistics for more than 20 special events, tracking event RSVPs, making VIP arrangements, forwarding membership recruitment and retention, composing member communications, assisting with acknowledgment and fundraising mailings, and helping with other daily functions of a development office including filing, stuffing and daily interaction with the Raiser's Edge donor database. The Fundraising/Individuals Intern is also responsible for audience tracking at Inside/Out, our outdoor stage, the Pillow's free performance series.
Candidates should possess strong interpersonal, verbal and writing skills, and must be flexible, team-oriented, positive, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects concurrently, and discreet in handling sensitive donor-related information. Candidates should possess a professional and confident phone manner. Facility in Word, Excel and Internet research is also important. Candidates must include two writing samples, maximum two pages in length each, with their application.
For information on how to apply for this internship, pleaseclick here.
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Development: Fundraising/Grantstag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.2982009-02-10T01:04:31Z2011-10-07T18:57:02ZKomra Moriko
The Fundraising/Grants Intern works closely with Development staff to
successfully seek and report on funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies that support the arts. The intern will work with all departments to address the financial goals of the organization, including artistic, educational, programmatic, operational, endowment, and capital needs. Office responsibilities include prospect research, proposal and report writing, acknowledging and stewarding gifts, creating sponsorship proposals, constituent management using Raiser's Edge database software, and participating in department strategy and planning meetings. Outside the office, the intern will help host Inside/Out, assist with special events and member recruitment, coordinate Audience Tracking at free events, and as feasible, will attend and report on free talks, master classes, and other on-going parts of the Festival. Candidates should possess strong writing and analytical skills, an interest in arts advocacy, strong interpersonal skills, and general office administration skills.
Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects with firm deadlines, team-oriented and discreet in relation to VIPs and confidential information. Word, Excel and computer research skills required. Candidates must include two writing samples with their application.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Educationtag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3002009-02-10T01:05:08Z2011-05-27T20:42:05ZKomra Moriko
Two Education Interns work with the Education staff to coordinate and
implement intensive dance education programs for professionals, pre-professionals and the public. Interns participate in the administrative, financial, and logistical functions of programming and interact daily with a distinguished faculty of international artists, accomplished program participants from all over the world, and community groups such as dance studios, K-12 classroom teachers, students, youth organizations and special needs groups.
Administrative duties include scheduling; participant data collection; managing program information distributed to faculty and students; summarizing evaluations; compiling participant contact information; and diligent office maintenance of records, correspondence, and filing. Duties involving public interaction include leading campus tours and orientation sessions, assisting incoming and outgoing students with program needs, planning group visits, managing Community Dance Classes and Master Classes, and opening and closing campus studios each day.
Candidates must have a dance background; an interest in national dance education initiatives; be detail-oriented and efficient at multi-tasking and time management; possess excellent writing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Candidates must include two writing samples, maximum two pages in length each, with their application.
For information on how to apply for this internship, pleaseclick here.
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Graphics/Web Designtag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3012009-02-10T01:05:26Z2011-08-22T14:51:52ZKomra Moriko
The Graphics/Web Design Intern works closely with the Graphic Design
Coordinator to design and produce printed and electronic materials to promote Festival performances and events, maintaining a high-quality and brand-consistent aesthetic in all materials. Primary responsibilities include laying out weekly programs for two theatres; designing and producing on-campus displays, as well as ads, e-blasts and flyers; managing relationships with printers, mail-house and on-campus distribution; and assisting all of the organization's graphics efforts across departments. As part of the Marketing team, the Graphics/Web Design Intern also executes target-marketing promotions, assists with market research, and works in the Box Office each week.
Candidates should be well versed in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop and have experience in all CS3/CS4 Adobe Design Suite products. Experience with HTML coding is a plus. Applicants must be detail-oriented, organized, effective time managers, and possess marketing instincts. Excellent design and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidates must submit a portfolio of recent design work applicable to this internship with their application. Portfolios should measure 8.5" x 11" to 11" x 17" and must include a CD consisting of digital versions of all provided work. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your portfolio returned. Applications will be considered incomplete if unless accompanied by a physical portfolio.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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House Management/Ticket Servicestag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3062009-02-10T01:05:30Z2012-01-11T21:56:25ZKomra Moriko
Two House Management/Ticket Services Interns will house manage either
the
Ted Shawn Theatre or Doris Duke Theatre as well as work in the Box Office. While house managing, duties include training and supervising volunteer parkers and ushers; managing the audience's entrance, seating, and exit from the theatre; ensuring prompt curtain times; maintaining appropriate conditions in the theatre; and auditing theatre attendance. The interns work closely with the Audience Services Manager, the Ticket Services Manager and Production staff. Working with Ticket Services, responsibilities include educating patrons, providing exemplary customer service, processing orders and exchanges, and assisting with projects in data management. Click here for a full job description.
Candidates should be confident in a public leadership role, detail-oriented, organized, an effective time manager, problem solver, and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. Experience in house management, retail customer service, and accounting is preferred. Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and Internet research are preferred.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Marketing Interntag:www.jacobspillow.org,2009:/education/internships//13.6632009-02-10T01:05:40Z2011-12-23T15:31:06ZKatherine
If you think in short copy form and love to get the right information to the right
people at the right time in the right way, then the marketing internship is for you. You are excited to figure out how best to position a dance artist or company to maximize exposure and fill theatres to capacity with enthusiastic audience members.
You are highly detail-oriented and excel at proofreading and editing. You are able to work effectively in a group of your peers and with multiple supervisors, can clearly articulate your thoughts and questions, and are naturally inclined to step up and help out on short notice. New software and technology is a cinch for you to learn and you're always thinking of new and more efficient ways to produce work. You've had some experience analyzing website data, you understand how to use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr, and have some experience with Adobe software (specifically Photoshop and Lightroom). You are available for the full length of the summer internship and will arrive excited and ready to tackle the job.
Marketing Intern projects may include:
E-newsletter drafting, layout, and review routing
Target market research and outreach
Post content and interact with the Pillow's Facebook community
Organize and manage the Pillow's photo database in conjunction with the Photojournalism Intern and Festival Photographer
Manage daily on-campus signage postings
Represent the Pillow at community events
Give excellent customer service in the Box Office (all Marketing Department Interns are required to work at least 10 hours/week in the Box Office)
To apply for the Marketing Internship, please submit the required form, resume, cover letter, references, and the following two writing samples. Applications submitted without these writing samples are considered incomplete.
1. Pick any Festival 2012 artist and write a 100 word article about that artist for the Jacob's Pillow eclub. Keep in mind tone, voice, and target. Click here for an example of the Jacob's Pillow eclub.
2. Pick a different Festival 2012 artist and write 80 words of copy for a postcard to be mailed to ticket buyer homes, enticing them to see the performance. Again, keep in mind tone, voice, and target. Click here for an example of a Jacob's Pillow postcard.
For additional documents needed to apply for this internship, please click here and review the "How to Apply" section.]]>
Photojournalismtag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3022009-02-10T01:05:41Z2011-05-27T20:55:09ZKomra Moriko
The Photojournalism Intern works with the Graphic Design
Coordinator and Festival Photographer to document Festival performances and events and to produce images for the promotion of Jacob's Pillow. The internship offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced professional environment and to understand the marketing and archival uses of photographic images. The intern photographs visiting companies in rehearsal when appropriate, dance classes in The School at Jacob's Pillow, donor events, talks, performances on the outdoor stage, and more. Intern responsibilities also include editing and cataloging all images taken into a digital photo archive and producing prints and photo CDs for Marketing and other departments in a timely manner. The Photojournalism Intern interfaces on a professional level with all departments, the public, and company members. As part of the Marketing team, the Photojournalism Intern also helps to develop strategy and execute target-marketing promotions, assists with research, and works in the Box Office each week.
Candidates should possess a strong background in digital photography. Candidates should be comfortable shooting live action in low, in/outdoor, and varying light situations. Additionally, candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, organized, and effective time managers with a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. At least one of the required references or recommendations must be from a photography professor/instructor/professional, and candidates must submit a portfolio of photographic work with their application. Portfolios should measure 8.5" x 11" to 11" x 17" and must include a CD consisting of digital versions of all provided work. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your portfolio returned.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Press/Editorialtag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.2992009-02-10T01:13:00Z2011-10-07T18:53:22ZKomra Moriko
Two Press/Editorial Interns assist with all aspects of securing and maintaining
media coverage of Jacob's Pillow, Festival artists and presented programs; and managing the editing and production of weekly printed programs. Press responsibilities include helping to manage media relations and materials for one of two theatres, maintaining clippings archives and tracking, drafting news and e-mail advisories, pitching story ideas to publication editors, and writing press releases. Editorial responsibilities include collecting program information from dance companies, editing and trafficking copy and layouts for approval, proofreading, and interfacing with the Graphics team and printers. As part of the Marketing team, the Press/Editorial Interns also develop strategy and execute targeted promotions, give public tours, work in the Box Office each week, participate in community outreach efforts, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Candidates should be strong writers with an eye for detail, organized, effective time managers, and have excellent interpersonal skills and marketing instincts. Basic knowledge of the dance field is preferred; Journalism, English, Public Relations, Communications and Marketing majors are encouraged to apply. Candidates must include two writing samples with their application (maximum four pages each); at least one of the two writing samples must be a press release. Final round applicants will be asked to complete an original writing assignment.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Productiontag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3042009-02-10T01:13:13Z2012-01-11T21:48:43ZKomra Moriko
Eleven Production Interns work with the Production Staff, learning
and gaining experience through Festival set-up, company load-ins, and show-operating positions in one of three theatres, including an outdoor stage, and in any of our four studios. During the first three weeks of the internship, Production Interns open and clean the theatres and studios, install the full lighting and sound systems, lay multiple dance floors, and hang repertory soft goods. During company load-ins, general jobs include hanging and focusing lights, laying dance floors, assembling scenery, maintaining wardrobe, and the loading and unloading of trucks alongside the crew of visiting companies.
Every show at Jacob's Pillow is operated by the Production Interns, who rotate through backstage positions, such as Light Board Operator, Sound Board Operator, Fly Rail, Props, Wardrobe or Crew Chief. Typical show call duties include running lighting and sound consoles, moving scenery and props, operating rigging systems, and assisting in planning for upcoming performances. Interns are required to attend workshops in all aspects of production instructed by either Jacob's Pillow Staff or visiting company artists and designers. Click here for full list of qualifications and responsibilities.
Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in technical theatre or production/stage management. They should be detail-oriented, organized, and efficient at multi-tasking. They must be able to work long hours through frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights up to 30 feet, tackle projects both independently and collaboratively, and have excellent customer service skills. A successful candidate must be able to do all of this while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Fundraising/VIP Ticket Concierge Interntag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3052009-02-10T01:13:37Z2012-01-25T17:54:26ZKomra Moriko
The Fundraising/VIP Ticket Concierge internship offers an opportunity to gain real work experience in donor relations and stewardship, high end customer and ticket service, and the time management skills needed for any entry level position in the arts field. This intern works in the Development department and divides work days between the Development Office and the Box Office. His/her primary responsibility as the VIP Ticket Concierge Intern is to receive and handle high level donors', donor prospects' and VIPs' requests for ticketing, Café reservations, tours and meetings using exemplary customer service. This Intern also assists with data management projects, and helps ensure the flow and accuracy of information between the Development Office and Box Office.
While in the Development Office, additional responsibilities will include assisting with special events, fundraising mailings, donor gift acknowledgments and member communications.
While in the Box Office, additional responsibilities include assisting with Box Office sales, and greeting and assisting both VIPs and the General Public at Will Call prior to performances.
Candidates should be confident interacting with donors and the public in person and via telephone, detail-oriented, organized, effective time managers and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. This intern will be expected to speak knowledgeably about each of the companies performing on the 2012 Season and make informed and personal recommendations when asked. Experience in retail or other customer service, and a desire to enter the arts fundraising field are preferred. Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Access and Internet research are preferred, as is experience with Theatre Manager or other ticketing software.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.]]>
Ticket Services/Managerialtag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3072009-02-10T01:14:11Z2010-11-10T21:48:16ZKomra Moriko
The Ticket Services/Managerial Intern assists the Ticket Services Manager
by training and coaching other interns; opening or closing the Box Office; providing superb customer support; working closely with other departments and company managers. The intern works closely with the Ticket Services Manager, House Managers, Audience Services Coordinator, Operations, General Management, Marketing and Production staff and interns. Educating patrons, processing orders and exchanges, and working as part of the Marketing team to develop, execute, and analyze sales and marketing strategies are central parts of this position.
Candidates should be confident in a public leadership role, detail-oriented, organized, effective time managers and be working towards developing superior managerial skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. Experience in retail customer service and accounting is preferred.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Video Documentationtag:www.jacobspillow.info,2009:/internships//13.3082009-02-10T01:14:27Z2011-05-27T21:02:46ZKomra Moriko
Two Video Documentation Interns work with the staff videographer
to chronicle the Festival season. Responsibilities include filming performances, classes, events, rehearsals and lectures, as well as editing videos used to help promote the Festival. Other duties include equipment setup and breakdown, file management of the High Definition video files, DVD duplication, troubleshooting equipment and helping maintain the Pillow's extensive video archives. The video equipment is all High Definition and the video editing platforms used are Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Server.
Candidates are required to have familiarity with video equipment as well as experience shooting dance. Candidates must include a brief sample of video work, preferably of dance, with their application.
For information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.
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Ticket Services/Marketing Intern tag:www.jacobspillow.org,2010:/education/internships//13.9062010-11-04T20:56:51Z2011-09-28T16:57:49Zmarketing
Jacob's Pillow seeks a Ticket Services/Marketing Intern for winter/spring
to serve February 1 through April 29, 2012. The Ticket
Services/Marketing Intern is an integral part of Festival 2012 roll-out
by assisting the Ticket Services Manager in managing subscription and
single ticket orders for the upcoming Festival. The Ticket Services team
also answers a variety of patron questions about Festival artists and
the Berkshire region. This Intern assists members of the Marketing Department by engaging in target market research and outreach, social
media and e-communication projects, copywriting projects and
proofreading, and other tasks as necessary. A positive, upbeat attitude,
willingness to learn, and customer service experience are a must.
Experience with ticketing software and a general knowledge of dance are a
definite plus. On-site housing and college credit are available.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis starting Nov. 10.
For more information on how to apply for this internship, please click here.