INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THE LARK INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
As an intern at the Lark you'll join our small staff (5 full-time employees) in helping to cultivate new plays and support emerging playwrights. We rely on interns to keep our organization running and all interns are given significant responsibility. Each intern is paired with a department head who acts as a mentor and makes sure the experience is meaningful and worthwhile for both parties. All interns are expected to undertake an individual project during their time at the Lark as well as complete administrative duties. Interns are encouraged to participate in as many Lark events as possible and to take advantage of the theatre's offerings.
- Interns work between16 - 30 hours per week, and should be able to commit to a regular schedule.
- Internships are unpaid. College credit may be available (check with your school for details).
- Internships generally run in the spring (Jan – May), summer (June-August) and fall (September – December). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and we encourage applicants to apply at least 1 month prior to their desired start date.
To apply please mail, e-mail or fax your resume, cover letter and indication
of the internship(s) you want to be considered for to:
Anna Kull
Lark Play Development Center
939 Eighth Avenue, Ste 301
New York, NY 10019
(212) 246 – 2676 x 32 (phone)
(212) 246 - 2609 (fax)
anna@larktheatre.org
Applications being accepted for Fall 2008!
ARTS ADMINISTRATION: This internship provides a great opportunity to explore multiple areas of theater administration.
COMPANY MANAGEMENT: If you are motivated, organized and responsible; this is a great opportunity for those who are interested having their own theatre company one day. Intern will be partnered with the Lark’s Company Manager. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: assisting with general management tasks for current projects and programming; scheduling and organizing rehearsals, readings and performances; making travel arrangements for artists; assisting in data inflow; reading and critiquing submitted plays; office maintenance/organization; assisting on managing the office calendar and special projects as they arise.
DEVELOPMENT: How does a not-for-profit organization raise the funds needed to operate its programs and support its artists? This internship provides an opportunity to learn hands-on how to research foundations, corporations and individual donors, process contributions, work with a donor database, assist in preparing grant proposals and participate in individual donor cultivation. Intern will be paired with the Development Manager, and will also be invited to attend strategy meetings with the fundraising team and special events for donors. The ideal candidate is reliable, enthusiastic, organized, and carefully attentive to details. An interest in writing is desirable.
LITERARY MANAGEMENT: Intern will be partnered with the Literary Associate. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: corresponding with playwrights; supervising the distribution of new scripts; creating and maintaining Lit Wing files; preparing all materials for Lit Wing meetings; and acting as a liaison between the Literary Associate, members and playwrights. In addition, the Literary Intern is invited to serve as a member of the Lit Wing and to participate as fully as possible in the evaluation process.
