Internship/Fellowship Descriptions

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

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 Management Fellowship

Description:

  • Learn all aspects of Production Management in full-year immersion program

  • Assist Design, Technical, and Stage Management staff

  • Manage technical rehearsals, attend Production meetings, and assist with load-in, strike and special event set-up

  • Assist Production Manager with hiring and contracting artists, tracking budgets, and general administration

Requirements:

  • Technical theatre background

  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

  • PC and Mac skills required; Vector Works preferred

  • Driver's License and vehicle access recommended

Time Commitment:

  • 40 hours/week for a full season

Sessions Offered:

  • Full Year

Compensation:

  • Weekly stipend

Production Assistant Fellowship

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

  • Available for all day and evening rehearsals and performances

Time Commitment:

  • Full time from 4 to 15 weeks

Sessions Offered:

  • Based on Production Schedule; inquire for details

Compensation:

  • Paid hourly

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

  • Great interpersonal skills

  • Database knowledge preferred (Theatre Manager, Tessitura)

  • Available to attend the Jubilee on July 12, 2008

Time Commitment:

  • 30 hours/week including night/weekend work

Sessions Offered:

  • One session per year, April - July

Compensation:

  • Paid hourly

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