Administrative Internships available at Goodspeed Musicals

Administrative Internships are for those who are interested in working in all areas outside of the Production Department. Hours and commitment for internship positions are determined by each department. Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided.

To apply for any of these internships, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to our Education Director, Joshua S. Ritter at jritter@goodspeed.org.

Education/Library Internship

Education & Library Interns report to the Education & Library Director. Depending on the season, duties may include assisting with the annual Festival of New Musicals, Arts Education Collaboration, and various Goodspeed Musical Theatre Institute programs.

Education & Library Interns work in the Scherer Library of Musical Theatre, one of the most expansive, unique, and thriving musical theatre resource centers in the world. Interns may be asked to assist with an array of Scherer Library related projects including cataloging, processing collections, digitizing, fulfilling research requests, and providing dramaturgical support.

To the fullest extent possible, the Education & Library Internship is tailored to meet the educational objectives of participants; it includes opportunities to see shows at Goodspeed, view archival Goodspeed production footage, a tour of Goodspeed facilities, and engagement in professional development and networking activities. Interns participate for 32 hours per week by supporting the Education & Library Director and Education & Library Assistant as needed.

Ideal candidates will be studying theatre, arts administration, or library science and have experience working in one or more of these areas on some level. Participants must be able to provide their own housing and transportation. To apply, please submit contact information for three references, your availability, resume, and cover letter to Education & Library Director, Josh Ritter at Jritter@goodspeed.org.

Producing Internship
The Producing Intern works under the supervision of the Associate Producer and Line Producer to observe first-hand the process of bringing a Goodspeed production from inception to the stage. Duties include analyzing and reviewing script submissions; general correspondence; clerical work; and other tasks as assigned. Requirements: Excellent writing, communication, research skills and computer proficiency (Excel and Word.) Must have his/her own transportation.

Marketing/PR Internship
The Marketing/PR Intern works under the supervision of the Advertising Manager and Public Relations Manager. Duties include assisting with special events, photo shoots and press events; writing and editing copy, exposure to design and layout of direct mail pieces and print ads, press release editing, maintaining press and photo archives, poster and brochure distribution, updating the press and patron list database, assisting with creating audience surveys and new e-marketing concepts. Requirements: Completion of at least freshman year of college, computer proficiency (Excel, Word, some Photoshop or InDesign experience helpful). Must have his/her own transportation and must be willing to work occassional evenings and weekends.

Development Internship
The Development Intern works under the supervision of the Director of Development. Duties include researching corporate and foundation opportunities, preparing reports on identified funders and grants, data entry, filing, mail preparation, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the department. Requirements: Excellent organizational skills, research skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

- See more at: http://www.goodspeed.org/education-library/internships