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FALL INTERNSHIP 2023 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
National Queer Theater is an innovative theater collective dedicated to celebrating the brilliance of generations of LGBTQ artists and providing a home for unheard storytellers and activists. By serving our elders, youth, and working professionals, NQT creates a more just future through radical and evocative theater experiences and free community classes. Read more at www.nationalqueertheater.org.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIPS
Our robust queer programming demands a creative and self-driven interns to support our annual mainstage productions, free education programs, and new play development.
The Artistic Engagement Intern and Education Intern will assist the Artistic Director and Producing Director with the daily tasks of running the theater, including public programming and community initiatives. These positions are hybrid- working in-person in New York City 1-2 days per week and working remotely 1-2 days per week, depending on events.
This internship pays a $1000 stipend, and may be available for school credit.
DUTIES INCLUDE
Artistic Engagement Intern
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Implement marketing activities such as e-blasts, social media, partner marketing.
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Assist in production of staged readings, workshops and productions, including casting, producing, and evaluation.
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Play central role in planning activities related to Fall Mainstage show- a new play at a venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Attend NQT events and outside plays.
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Coordinate NQT Artistic Collective, a group of diverse multidisciplinary artists evaluating and planning new play production.
Education Intern
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Implement marketing activities such as e-blasts, social media, and community partnerships.
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Assist in recruitment, selection, curriculum development, and evaluation for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater and DREAMing Out Loud programs.
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Assist Teaching Artists for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater, including providing food and MetroCards for classes. Help plan and coordinate field trips and Masterclasses.
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Assist Teaching Artist and Program Manager in implementation of Write It Out! Workshops and prizes for artists living with HIV.
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Attend NQT events and outside plays.
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Coordinate other community initiatives with the Artistic Director.
WHY APPLY?
Interns will gain skills and mentorship in
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Artistic production
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Literary management
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Company management
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Fundraising
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Event management
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Education/applied theater
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Marketing
SKILLS REQUIRED
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Google G Suite (docs, drive, gmail), strong writing, organized, works well independently and collaborating with others. Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and performing arts are strongly preferred.
Ready to Apply?
DEADLINE
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Applications due June 15, 2023 at 11:59pm EST
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Positions are open until filled
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS...
Artistic Engagement Intern
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Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and the performing arts are strongly preferred.
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Experience with theater production and/or an affinity for theater education and theater-making.
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Experience utilizing major social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
Education Intern
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Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and the performing arts are strongly preferred.
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Experience utilizing major social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
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Experience in arts education, and a familiarity with NYC public schools, working with people living with HIV, or direct classroom experience.
National Queer Theater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
National Queer Theater is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are encouraged to apply. Applicants of color, disabled, and trans or gender non-conforming applicants are especially encouraged to apply.