We are seeking an intern to work closely with WORDTheatre's Executive Director & Fundraising Consultant, helping design and implement development initiatives to raise funds for this esteemed non-profit organization. This position will be in-person and full-time for the summer of 2022. Ideally the candidate will work 40 hours each week.
Interest or experience in development, fundraising, event management, and/or grant writing. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), strong literacy skills, proofreading skills and high attention to detail.
WORDTheatre gives voice to great writing. Each of our literary events are curated to inspire empathy, curiosity and conversation. Our powerful and entertaining performances of the world's best contemporary literature, both live and recorded, feature renowned authors, actors and musicians who collaborate to inhabit and illuminate the texts of world-class authors. WORDTheatre audiences are diverse when it comes to age, race and economics, but stories speak to everyone. Our mission is always to bring people together to share exquisitely crafted stories that remind us of what it is to be human.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to admin@wordtheatre.org, titled [WordTheatre Internship Application] - “Name”. Be sure to include why you are interested in this position, relevant experiences, college education, and your passions and aspirations. Please talk about your experience, writing skills, event planning background and research skills. Work and writing samples should be included in the portfolio.