The Volunteer Engagement Intern will work closely with The Unusual Suspects’ Programs Department to increase volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement in support of our expanding programs. The Intern will work to assess and improve upon current volunteer-related systems, while collaborating on the creation of digital and physical marketing/outreach materials to engage hundreds of potential volunteers at workshops, performances, and events via e-blasts, emails, websites, and social media posts. The Intern will also assist in the planning and execution of volunteer orientations, trainings, and engagement events. This position will work approximately 15-20 hours a week from June to December 2024. The internship requires a creative thinker with strong communication and project management skills, the ability to facilitate meetings, and a passion for community empowerment and the Arts. This is a unique opportunity to engage volunteers to impact the quality and growth of our programs.
The Volunteer Engagement Intern should be detail-oriented, punctual, flexible, and conscientious, with exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management skills. The Intern must demonstrate basic computer skills and have experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Experience creating written and/or visual content for marketing purposes, along with experience/knowledge in marketing, communications, and/or human services is a plus. The ideal candidate has some knowledge of/interest in Theatre Arts, Arts Education, and Non-Profits, and a strong commitment to social change through community empowerment and the Arts. The Intern should be a creative thinker with the ability to complete projects independently or in a team environment. USTC is an inclusive work environment, and the Intern must have the cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Candidate MUST have access to reliable transportation.
The mission of The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (USTC) is to mentor, educate, and enrich youth in under-resourced communities through the creation of collaborative, original theatre. Founded in 1993 in response to the LA Uprising — a tipping point that amplified a cry for justice and an inevitable response to systemic inequity — USTC has grown from a small, volunteer-led youth intervention program into an award-winning leader in the fields of arts education, youth development, mentorship, and community building. We believe in the fundamental right to self-expression and assert that the young people in our communities have the talent to make extraordinary art if given the opportunity. By providing platforms for uncensored self-expression, our participants are able to identify and leverage their innate talents; build creativity, confidence, and essential lifelong skills; and, importantly, overcome inequitable circumstances resulting from decades of systemic racism.
The Unusual Suspects is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Please email your resume and cover letter — describing your experience and qualifications, why this internship interests you, and what you hope to take away from it — to jobs@theunusualsuspects.org. Include “Volunteer Engagement Intern” in the subject line. No calls please.