Events & Community Outreach Intern
January 13 – April 16, 2015 (dates flexible)
Location: Los Angeles (Atwater Village)
Unpaid/University Credit
Description
LA STAGE Alliance is searching for an intern from January to April who will work closely with our team to facilitate and develop our public events and programming, including the LA STAGE Day.This internship would be ideal for an individual with an interest in arts administration, event planning, non-profit management, arts marketing, and community engagement.LA STAGE Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts service organization dedicated to building awareness, appreciation, and support for the performing arts in Greater Los Angeles. Since 1975, LA STAGE has worked to empower artists and engage audiences of Greater LA through a series of programs, events, and advocacy efforts. All of our initiatives aim to serve and strengthen the sector — both at an individual and community level. Specifically, we provide resources that facilitate audience engagement, collaborative marketing, community building, and professional development.
Responsibilities
• Assisting the Community & Events Coordinator with the production of the annual LA STAGE Day (May), including scheduling, event planning, and outreach
• Working with the Communications Coordinator on outreach and marketing efforts for various programs and events
• Increasing participation in LA STAGE programming by researching and communicating with arts organizations
• Provide general support to LA STAGE staff for daily operations
Qualifications
An ideal candidate will:
• Have a passion for the arts
• Maintain a well-organized and responsible professional demeanor
• Take initiative and work well both independently and as part of a team
• Research thoroughly and problem-solve creatively
• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Be comfortable working with computers, including Google Docs and Office Suite
• Be flexible and willing to try new tasks
• Be reliable, and able to commit to a three to four-month-long internship of at least ten hours per weekThe position is unpaid but university credit can be arranged. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line, “Intern Application.”
