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Intersection's ARTS TRAINING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM offers a variety of possibilities for those interested in working at a cutting edge arts organization. Intersection's diverse multi-disciplinary programming provides invaluable exposure for all of its interns and volunteers. Please look through the following Job Descriptions carefully and make note of the positions that interest you. We can not guarantee that all positions will be available, but will work to best align your interests with the needs of Intersection. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Front of House/Usher Front of house Volunteers greet audiences members, assists with seating, handle the box office and reservations and track audiences. Front of house Volunteers also set up the lobby for each event. The hours depend on the production/event, but are usually evenings and weekends. Administrative/Office Work Administrative and office volunteers and interns help with data entry and database maintenance; sorting, stamping, and labeling mailings; filing and archiving; and reception. The Intersection office is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM every weekday. Volunteer hours are flexible within this schedule. Some projects can be done at home. Technical Assistant Intersection is a multi-disciplinary art space, rather than a traditional theater. We do not have set building, costume, props or scene painting departments. We have a resident theater company, Campo Santo and a resident dance company, Erika Shuch Performance Project. All of these people use our space, lighting grid, instruments, control boards, and booth. The Technical Intern assists the Technical Director and resident company with lighting design, hang and focus; load-in and strike; and technical aspects of sound projects. The hours are flexible and depend on the production, but are usually evening and weekends. ARTS TRAINING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES Visual Arts & Gallery Intern Intern will work closely with the Intersection's Program Director on programming for Intersection's Visual Art exhibitions and installations. Responsibilities include assisting artists with background research and installations of gallery shows, leading groups through the gallery, college campus outreach, managing internet publicity and correspondence, creating program materials and archives, and assisting with program and audience development. Theatre Intern The Intern would participate in load-in, hang and focus, and technical rehearsals and learn/use skills in carpentry, electrics, and audio engineering. This requires attendance of production meetings and rehearsals to observe/determine the technical needs of the production. They would also be invited to consult with the design team and technical director to assess the viability of planned scenic/lighting/sound elements. The Intern may also be called upon to serve as box office manager, lighting or sound board operator, or running crew member depending on the demands of the performance and the skill level of the Intern. Jazz at Intersection Intern Intern will work closely with the Intersection's Program Director on programming for our Jazz at Intersection performance series. Responsibilities include researching artists for current and future events, coordinating the production of Intersection's Jazz at Intersection series, creating program materials and archives, and assisting with program and audience development. Literary Program Intern Intern will work closely with the Intersection's Program Director on programming for Intersection's Literary Series. Responsibilities include researching authors for current and future events, coordinating the production of Intersection's Literary series, college campus outreach, managing internet publicity and correspondence, creating program materials and archives, and assisting with program and audience development. Community Relations Intern The Community Relations intern works closely with the Director of Communications and Community Relations to develop and sustain methods and systems for outreach. Responsibilities include distribution of fliers and materials, research for audience development, contacting new and old audience members for current events, helping expand membership, assisting in the creation of marketing materials, shaping and maintaining a press database and cultivating relationships with press contacts. All Arts Training Internships require a time commitment of 10-12 hours per week for 4 months. While Arts Training Internships are unpaid, interns will have the advantage of working in a creative atmosphere with artists, writers, and performers; experience in the non-profit arts world; building contacts and working relationships in the Bay Area arts community; school credit; and recommendations. Intersection can be a resource for interns to learn about any and all facets of arts and nonprofit management. Interns will gain skills that can be used in future positions. The Intersection staff is happy to assist with resume development and future job placement. Click here to download a PDF document about Intersection's Arts Training Internship Program. If you have questions about volunteering or interning at Intersection, please contact Intersection's Program Director of Education & Community Engagement Rebeka Rodriguez. To apply for an Arts Training Internship, please send a resume and cover letter to Intersection's Program Director of Education & Community Engagement Rebeka Rodriguez. |
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