Deeply Rooted Dance Theater seeks enthusiastic, hardworking undergraduate and graduate students for internships for Spring, Summer and Fall. (Students should contact their internship office for academic credit.)
Interning at Deeply Rooted Dance Theater involves collaborating with the Artistic team and Administrative staff on a variety of different projects throughout the year. Interns will be involved in a fast-paced but nurturing environment and treated as an integral member of our staff involved with the core needs of the company. Some of the internship projects will include research, marketing, outreach development and production, arts management, dance education and more. Interns will have exposure to many aspects to the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater organization and how it functions, and gain a well rounded understanding of the inner workings of a non-profit arts institution. This is truly a great opportunity for any young professional with aspirations in artistic management and administration.
All internships include general office support, but applicants are encouraged to indicate their interest in the following positions:
Please indicate preference(s) with submission. Start and end dates are flexible. All internship positions are unpaid.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for an internship, please email the following to internships@deeplyrootedproductions.org:
- A cover letter detailing your specific interest in Deeply Rooted, what you believe you would contribute to the organization, and how the internship fits with your future goals. Please include the cover letter in the body of the email.
- Your resume as an attachment to the email, in PDF file format.
- Any relevant work samples.
- Your availability. Please list possible start and end dates and a range of hours to which you could commit to if you are selected for an internship position. Also include any specific dates that you are unavailable to work within the provided regular availability.
The Office Management Intern will assist the Managing Director of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in coordinating the daily operations of the organization, aid in various office administrative tasks, and provide some logistical support as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with maintaining office inventory and office supplies
- Receiving, posting and distributing mail to staff
- File meeting minutes in the appropriate binders
- Assist with the maintenance and update of the Policy and Procedures and General Operating Procedures binders
- Maintaining and updating office calendars and schedules and keep abreast of deadlines and events as needed
- Setting up travel arrangements for incoming staff as needed
- Drafting emails and documents
- Maintaining and facilitating the flow of communication between DRDT Office and Senior Staff as needed
- Attend Meetings with Managing Director as needed
GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS:
- Answering telephones and handling voice mail messages
- Setting up conference calls
- Updating organization calendar
- Filing
- Updating databases
- Handling delivery & pick up of documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- Working knowledge of Adobe In-Design or other graphic programs is a plus but not required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well in a group setting and Works efficiently on their own
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Has a flexible schedule
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FISCAL INTERN
The Fiscal Intern will support the Accounting Department of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain efficient cash flow documentation for the organization
- Process all financial transactions, bank deposits, bank reconciliations, etc. in a timely manner as needed
- Be proficient in the understanding of various fiscal reports and support the preparation of those reports as required:
- Monthly profit and loss
- Monthly year to date vs. budget
- Year-end statements
- Board of Director financial reports
- Budgets/Program Cost Outs
- Preparation of the annual budget
- Maintain efficient record keeping and filing practices
- Coordinate company travel and transportation financial requirements (e.g. per diems, meal allowances, etc.)
- Coordinate performance ticket systems and sales with outside venues
- Interface with Managing Director and other relevant staff regarding program and production costs and budgets
- Support the preparation of documents for the annual audit in conjunction with the Fiscal Specialist
- Maintain and facilitate the flow of communication between DRDT Office and Senior Staff as needed
- Attend Fiscal Meetings as needed
GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS:
- Answering telephones and handling voice mail messages
- Setting up conference calls
- Updating organization calendar
- Filing
- Updating databases
- Handling delivery & pick up of documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong accounting skills
- Works well in a group setting and Works efficiently on their own
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Has a flexible schedule
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DANCE EDUCATION INTERN
The Dance Education Intern will support the Dance Education Team of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in the management of the training and outreach programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respond to/refer general information requests pertaining to Dance Education including classes, auditions and performances
- Drafting emails and documents
- Maintain and Update Calendar for Dance Education and keep abreast of deadlines and events as needed
- Maintain and facilitate the flow of communication between DRDT Office and Senior Staff as needed
- Attend Dance Education Meetings as needed
GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS:
- Answering telephones and handling voice mail messages
- Setting up conference calls
- Updating organization calendar
- Filing
- Updating databases
- Handling delivery & pick up of documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- Working knowledge of Adobe In-Design or other graphic programs is a plus but not required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well in a group setting and Works efficiently on their own
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Has a flexible schedule
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MARKETING INTERN
The Marketing Intern will support efforts to heighten the public image and visibility of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the creation and distribution of press kits and marketing materials
- Assist staff in creating & maintaining an archive of marketing and promotions materials
- Catalog company physical and online images and videos
- Compile content and images for website, contribute to e-newsletters publications, and update website and social media content
- Assist with performances as assigned
- Publicize upcoming theater performances to relevant organizations
- Creating databases of appropriate contacts
- Support creating brand awareness in the community
- Drafting emails and documents
- Maintain and facilitate the flow of communication between DRDT Office and Senior Staff as needed
- Attend meetings with Managing Director as needed
GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS:
- Answering telephones and handling voice mail messages
- Setting up conference calls
- Updating organization calendar
- Filing
- Updating databases
- Handling delivery & pick up of documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- Working knowledge of Adobe In-Design or other graphic programs is a plus but not required
- Working knowledge of social media outlets and associated software (i.e. Facebook, Hootesuite, etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well in a group setting and works efficiently on their own
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Has a flexible schedule
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ARTISTIC ASSISTANT INTERN
The Artistic Assistant Intern will provide administrative support for the the Artistic and Associate Artistic Directors of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Making travel arrangements
- Maintaining and updating personal schedules
- Drafting emails and documents
- Maintain and update calendars to keep Artistic Directors abreast of deadlines and events as needed
- Maintain and facilitate the flow of communication between DRDT Office and Senior Staff as needed
- Attend Meetings with Artistic Directors as needed
GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS:
- Answering telephones and handling voice mail messages
- Setting up conference calls
- Updating organization calendar
- Filing
- Updating databases
- Handling delivery & pick up of documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well in a group setting and Works efficiently on their own
- Detail-oriented and Organized
- Has a flexible schedule
The Development Intern will support the Development Team of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in the research and preparation of various funding opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports in the maintenance of the Development Timeline; tracking all relevant deadlines
- Drafts grants and reports for review and approval by senior staff prior to submission
- Records and maintains program statistics (records company activities, i.e. # of performances, workshops, outreach including – date, time, location, attendance, etc.) via coordinating with Dance Education and Company manager
- Keeps support material inventory up-to-date and hard copies well stocked
- Interfaces with other staff and board members as needed
- Schedules, coordinates, attends and records (documenting decisions, progress, action items, and next steps) weekly development meeting
- Informs development team of funding opportunities by forwarding grant information
- Monitor fulfillment of “Family of Friends” benefits
- Donor database management
- Support direct mail and online fundraising campaigns as needed
- Support board recruitment and fundraising events as needed
- Preparation of reports for internal and external meetings
- Drafting emails and documents
- Maintain and facilitate the flow of communication between DRDT Office and Senior Staff as needed
GENERAL OFFICE OPERATIONS:
- Answering telephones and handling voice mail messages
- Setting up conference calls
- Updating organization calendar
- Filing
- Updating databases
- Handling delivery & pick up of documents
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Works well in a group setting and works efficiently on their own
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Has a flexible schedule
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Volunteering
For information on volunteering, please go to our Volunteer page.