Internships

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INTERNSHIP FAQ'S

The New York Musical Theatre Festival offers internships in a variety of fields allowing interns to learn about not-for-profit theatre through active participation in a small, open-office environment.  NYMF interns have an area of focus catered to each individual's personal goals and interests allowing them to gain specific skills and creating a lens through which to view their internship.  All interns also perform general office responsibilities to help maintain an orderly office environment, support NYMF staff as necessary, and gain a comprehensive view of the Festival's operations.  Interns form a critical part of the Festival staff and aid in key duties and participate in significant projects in their chosen field.

Internships are open to current undergraduates, graduate students, and early-career professionals, and are generally run by semester (Winter: January-April, Summer: May-August, Fall: August-November).  Exact dates are flexible to accommodate individual interns' availability.  Preference is given to full time (40 hours/week) candidates.  Part time positions are available, but interns must commit a minimum of 16 hours/week.

All interns should have a passion for live theatre and be enthusiastic about new theatrical works.
 

Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. 

How to Apply

Materials
- Cover Letter including dates of availability and preferred area of focus
- Resume including administrative and theatrical experience (performance resume not necessary)
- A letter of recommendation from an employer, professor, etc.
- A non-fiction writing sample

Please Send Materials to the NYMF Director of Operations at info@nymf.org

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Areas of Focus

Operations (winter/spring, summer, fall) – interns interact and collaborate with the entire staff on a daily basis as a central point for information and coordination.  Tasks include database management, mail merging, general filing, and reception.  Activities vary based on the time of year.  Interns should have excellent knowledge of both Word and Excel, and a good phone manner. This is a perfect position for someone starting out in theatre administration, as it gives a comprehensive overview of NYMF, and allows the intern to develop a breadth of administrative skills.

Development (winter/spring, summer, fall)– interns work closely alongside the Development Director and assist with planning, coordinating, and executing all membership, patron, and fund raising efforts.  Tasks include database management, mail merging, coordinating large mailings, regular communication and interaction with members and donors, and involvement in development events including the annual gala benefit.  Interns should have excellent knowledge of Excel and strong writing skills. 

Literary  (winter/spring, fall)–  interns work closely with the Director of Programming to coordinate and evaluate the hundreds of musical submissions received each year, as part of the Next Link Project.  Interns also assist with communication and outreach to readers, participants, and alumni in relationship to programming needs.  Tasks include script evaluation, tracking of submissions and alumni, database management, and attending programming meetings.  Interns should have excellent knowledge of Excel, strong writing and communication skills, and a strong literary/dramaturgical interest.  

Marketing (winter/spring, summer)– interns work with the Marketing staff, and focus on publicity and sponsorship for the festival.  Interns assist in writing sponsorship proposals, researching potential sponsors, and help with managing all marketing and publicity. Tasks include assisting with development of marketing materials, attending marketing meetings, correspondence with advertisers and sponsors, and updating online media.  Intern should have good interpersonal skills, proofreading skills, and knowledge of  Adobe Creative Suite and html.

Production Management (summer) - interns will work under the direction of Tinc Productions, a premier event production and management company based in NYC. Tinc is known for providing highly skilled production talent coupled with an intuitive management style that makes for seamless events.  Interns will work closely with the production management team to oversee all production aspects for the entire Festival including load-ins, technical rehearsals, strikes and changeovers for all shows running rep. This Festival is incredibly fast-paced and requires staff to work calmly and creatively as a team.  

This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking to gain experience working with established and up-and-coming designers, directors, producers, writers and production managers from all over the globe. In addition, we will be hosting industry meet-and-greets and training sessions for all staff members, giving them a chance to network with industry professionals and develop future employment opportunities.

Applicants should be able to multi-task and keep things moving while under pressure. Strong communication and people skills are a must -- the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities is a requirement.   Prior experience as a production assistant, stage manager, or theatre technician a plus. 

Interviews

Once NYMF has received your application, our office will be in touch to confirm receipt of your materials, request additional information, and/or set up an interview.  In-person interviews are preferred, but phone interviews can be arranged in most cases.  Interviews are conducted during office hours, Monday though Friday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.