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Various Internships Available Seeking motivated, dedicated, activists and/or business-oriented interns at New England's premiere lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) theater, The Theater Offensive. YOU can be involved in any combination of the areas below: Non-Profit Arts Management/Leadership Theater Production/Tech Guerrilla Street Theater Theater programming and administration Graphic Design, marketing and advertising Community outreach and grassroots networking Grants, fundraising and board development Special Event planning and production Theater education and LGBTQ youth Office administration And more. Join us in our bustling Boston office for an internship like no other.

Flexible schedule, varied responsibilities, challenging and invigorating work. To apply: (1) visit http://www.thetheateroffensive.org/?page_id=150, (2) download an internship application and (3) email your completed application. Email questions, applications, cover letters and resumes to: intern@thetheateroffensive.org

Rolling deadline, positions year-round. BENEFITS: Internships are unpaid but interns receive academic credit if desired and are eligible for free tickets to area shows, as well as invitations to cast parties, artist receptions and visiting artist workshops. Interns may also qualify for one-of-a-kind job/school recommendations, professional referrals, community networking and organizational resources.

Experience with lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender and racially diverse urban communities a plus. LGBTQ people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Internships are geared to undergrad, graduate and mature-aged students and non-students of all ages and experience levels.

We will customize all internship positions to suit each individual. Here are just a few examples of internships to consider. Assistant to the Executive Artistic Director - assist Executive Artistic Director by networking with sister organizations, reviewing script submissions, communicating with the Board of Directors, assisting with special events, donor cultivation, assisting with grant submissions, communicating with foundations and general office administration The Theater Offensive is looking for interns to assist the Executive Artistic Director in company development, fundraising, new play development, and production planning.

Duties may include reading, reviewing, and responding to new script submissions; communicating with board members, foundations and major donors; networking with sister organizations and local businesses; database maintenance; assist with planning of our outrageous events, house parties and donor appreciation perks; researching foundations; assisting with grant proposals; and performing basic office administration tasks. Other projects include assisting with Pride planning in May & June. A successful candidate will be attentive to detail, skilled in interpersonal communication, and interested in the behind-the-scenes work of a theater or non-profit.

Requires multitasking, excellent time management, organizational ability, and good writing skills. Computer, phone, and/or theater experience helpful, but not required. Previous experience with database (FileMaker Pro or Microsoft Access) or fundraising interest a plus but not required.

If you are interested in starting your own theater company one day this internship is for you. Programs Intern - assist the Director of Programs and/or Programs Manager by coordinating relationships with artists, venues, collaborators, and participants; assist with touring shows; provide support for TTO's internal day-to-day operations; maintain departmental systems The Theater Offensive is looking for interns to provide assistance to the programs department, relevant to our youth program, True Colors: Out Youth Theater, and our community initiative, OUT In Your Neighborhood. Duties may include communicating with artists and colleagues; actor recruitment; managing and maintaining video/photo documentation and archival systems; networking with sister organizations, local community organizations, and local businesses (i.e

soliciting food donations, recruiting actors, researching performance venues and collaborations, etc.); drafting contracts; coordinating university outreach; company management and performing basic office administration tasks. A successful candidate will be attentive to detail, creative, upbeat, skilled in interpersonal communications, and interested in the behind-the-scenes administrative work of a theater or non-profit. Requires multitasking, excellent time management and impeccable organizational skills

Computer, phone, office and/or theater experience helpful, but not required. Communications Intern - develops the relationship between TTO and all organizational stakeholders through creation and dissemination of communication materials. A successful candidate will be attentive to detail, have good communication skills (in person/phone/email), and is able to manage time efficiently.

Necessary skills include knowledge of office software (Word/Excel) and social media (Facebook/Twitter). Knowledge of Wordpress, HTML and/or CSS is helpful but not required. Most importantly must be a self-starter and problem-solver.

Internships can be geared to undergrad, graduate and mature-aged students as well as non-students of all ages and experience levels. Schedule is flexible and can range from 10-40 hours each week. True Colors Intern - assist with True Colors: Out Youth Theater artistically onsite at rehearsals and performances, as well as administratively in the office True Colors seeks a candidate who is interested in contributing to the development of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth programming in the Boston area.

Some responsibilities may include: Working with educational materials about GLBT youth issues geared towards secondary school students and specific community organizations; providing support in all artistic aspects of creating a performance, including working as an assistant director, writer, acting coach, or understudy ready to perform in case youth troupe members are unable to attend scheduled gigs; and leading workshops. Interns will also provide administrative support, including but not limited to: touring, marketing/publicity, documentation, office administration, and assistance with recruitment events, auditions, rehearsals and performances as needed. Total 10-20 hrs per week.

Four-month minimum commitment required during the academic calendar (September-May). Two-month commitment required during the summer (May-August). Evening hours may also be required.

This internship may be done for academic credit, career exploration or community-service learning. Undergrads, graduates and working professionals welcome to apply. Development/Events Intern - assist Development Manager and/or Development Associate with fundraising, major donor development and appreciation, auctions, donation solicitation, committee management, and/or special events administration The Theater Offensive seeks a super-organized, detail oriented, outgoing communicator with an interest in learning how to manage a non-profit development strategy.

The intern will assist the Development Manager and/or Development Associate with fundraising and planning of our outrageous events, house parties and donor appreciation perks. Responsibilities include internet research; creating power point presentations; data sorting; communicating with committee members; and assisting with auctions, food, and donor database management. Additionally, interns will assist with corporate tasks, providing support to our grant writer, and assisting the Development team with general administration tasks.

Previous experience with database (FileMaker Pro or Microsoft Access) or fundraising interest a plus but not required. This position guarantees a deep knowledge of behind-the-scenes event planning and strives to be fun in addition to administrative. Production/Tech Assistant- work backstage and in office to assist Production Manager in general tech, carpentry, stage management, scenic, sound, lights, video, or wardrobe This position is tailored to the individual's experience, interests and goals, and includes assistance with mainstage productions, smaller community productions and touring shows.

Prior interns have shadowed Designers or Board Operators, taken on hands-on tech positions, and/or provided administrative support to the Production Manager's hiring, contracting, budgeting, and sourcing responsibilities. The Production/Tech Assistant often combines attendance at tech, rehearsals and shows with office hours to capture a holistic snapshot of the true behind-the-scenes world. Office Administration Intern - database management, human resources, organizing office space The Office Administration Intern acts as right-hand aide to the Office Administrator, and is charged in this role with maintaining the various facets of office upkeep - the main phone system, managing and ordering supplies, running tasks and errands, keeping the office tidy, and most importantly maintaining a positive and enjoyable office atmosphere for all staff and interns.

The Office Administration intern also assists in troubleshooting IT/technological problems, as well as training staff and other interns in computer use, phone use, and other technological devices. Finally, as needed, the Office Administration intern gains experience in both communications and development work, as needed by various other staff members. The intern will aid the Office Administrator in the following tasks: troubleshooting IT/technological problems around the office space (phones, printers, etc.), organizing and maintaining supplies and resources for staff, retrieving the mail in a timely fashion, errands (mail, Bank, etc.) ,creating an enjoyable work environment for all staff and interns, keeping up to date with TTO's programming and development efforts, responsible for main phone system which involves receiving and transferring calls as necessary, overseeing office upkeep and interns' task list, resolving scheduling problems and maintaining the Google office calendar

A good Office Administration intern is highly organized and has a diverse skill set, tech savvy and flexible in terms of tasks assigned. Such an intern must also be positive and energetic, yet professional - a go-getter and eager to learn. This position is ideal for individuals just getting started at non-profits, those who want exposure to different specialties, and those who enjoy administrative tasks.

Graphic Design Intern - layout and design for newspaper ads, event postcards, program brochures, email Build up your portfolio!. Assist the Managing Director with critique and production of upcoming shows' collateral and branding materials, including designs for web, email and display advertising purposes. We also need interns interested in website design to consider our communication and outreach needs when assisting staff in planning our new website structure for Wordpress or other hosting service that our staff can easily update.

Hours and length of internship are negotiable. We are looking for people with intermediate (or better!) skill level. Documentation Intern - Video/Film or Photography - video/film, photography, archive, record and/or edit The Theater Offensive seeks original, self-motivated, and reliable individuals or creative teams for an exciting performance documentation project.

Specific responsibilities will be determined according to the interns' time commitment, skills, and interests, and may include: single camera video shoots of rehearsals and performances; photographic documentation; audio recording; linear and non-linear video editing; interactive web development; DVD or CD-ROM design; and/or creative input in the development of other multi-media digital formats to be used for promotion, marketing, and grant documentation needs. This internship gives multimedia artists the opportunity to engage creatively with exciting and relevant material, while expanding their experience in the area of multi-disciplinary collaboration within community theater settings. Pride Planning Intern - (May, June) orchestrates The Theater Offensive's Pride parade presence The Pride Intern seeks out and develops TTO's goals for Pride, and then works to create a pride presence that accomplishes those goals.

This person will outreach to donors for donations and recruit volunteers. This intern will organize and manage the process by which the elements of the float come together, as well as build and craft the elements of the float along with other interns and staff. This internship requires good management skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and delegate.

To apply: (1) visit www.thetheateroffensive.org, (2) click on "About" then "Work With Us", (3) download an internship application and (4) email the completed application. Email questions, applications, cover letters and resumes to: intern@thetheateroffensive.org. Rolling deadline, positions year-round.