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

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

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