All interns must have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel required; Powerpoint preferred).
Artistic/Education Internship
Description:
Assist in workshops and
rehearsals
Organize auditions and
Artistic Council meetings
Assist Artistic Director
and Artistic Assistant with general administration
Develop student workshops
and educational partnerships
Create educational resource
books
Requirements:
Strong interpersonal and
organizational skills
Excellent writing skills
and attention to detail
Experience with MS Office
Time
Commitment:
25 hours/week
Sessions
Offered:
Fall, Winter, and Summer
Compensation:
College Credit
Administrative
Internship
Description:
Learn about non-profit
theatre management in a hands-on environment, including contact with all
departments
Support Business Manager
with general administration, including budgeting, contracting, managing
cash flow, financial reporting, H/R, and special projects
Attend organizational
planning sessions and other meetings
Assist with general office
duties as needed
Requirements:
Excellent verbal, communication
and writing skills
Attention to detail, strong
organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work independently
Basic math skills required
MS Word and Excel required;
Quickbooks experience a plus
Time
Commitment:
20 hours/week, occasional
night and/or weekend work
Sessions
Offered:
Fall, Winter, and Summer
Compensation:
College Credit
Development Internship
Description:
Learn more about corporate sponsorship, foundation and government proposals and individual giving solicitations
Support Development Manager in planning cultivation and donor events
Assist in donor/prospect research and donor database maintenance
Help in planning and preparation for quarterly board of director meetings
Generate gift acknowledgements and benefit fulfillment
Create packets for grant proposals and reports
Requirements:
Excellent verbal, communication and writing skills
Attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work independently
Great interpersonal skills
Database or Design program knowledge preferred
Time Commitment:
20 hours/week, occasional night and/or weekend work
Sessions Offered:
Fall, Winter, and Summer
Compensation:
College Credit
Marketing/Outreach Internship
Description:
Promote public awareness of CCT through advertising, community appearances, and website development
Work with Audience Development Consultant to promote and enhance CCT's Membership campaign
Support partnerships with Chicago-area organizations
Assist the Marketing Director with general administration
Requirements:
Excellent verbal, communication and writing skills
Attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work independently
Prior marketing or public relations experience preferred
Database or Design program knowledge preferred
Time Commitment:
25 hours/week
Sessions Offered:
Fall, Winter, and Summer
Compensation:
College credit
Graphic Design Fellowship
Description:
Work directly with world-class design firm VSA Partners
Create printed promotions, advertisements, and signage
Contribute web content and development
Requirements:
Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
GoLive, HTML and Flash skills (preferred)
Please include a work sample or web link to sample with application
Time Commitment:
20 hours/week
Sessions Offered:
Fall, Winter, and Summer
Compensation:
Paid hourly
Production Assistant Internship
Description:
Work in depth on one of CCT's mainstage productions
Assist Stage Manager, Production Manager and production staff
Attend design meetings and rehearsals; assist with load-in and strike
Work on scheduling, rehearsal set-up and possibly running shows
Requirements:
Strong background in Stage Management
Time Commitment:
20-25 hours per week with some nights and weekends (based on show schedule)
Sessions Offered:
Based on Production Schedule; inquire for details
Compensation:
College Credit
Event Fundraising Fellowship
Description:
Assist with preparation and execution of the Chicago Children's Theatre Family Jubilee, a fundraising event that generates over half a million dollars and attracts over 700 guests, including some of the most prominent families in Chicago
Maintain guest list spreadsheets and database, make confirmation calls, and assist with seating and ticketing
Draft correspondence; conduct large and small scale mailings
Assist Development Manager and Event Planner with general administration and event organization
Requirements:
Excellent verbal, communication and writing skills
Attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work independently