Thursday, April 12, 2012
Gibney Dance Seeks - Development and Executive Interns
Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to: courtney@gibneydance.org. Please include the title of the position you seek in the subject heading.
Gibney Dance is a multi-faceted organization comprised of an acclaimed Dance Company, thriving Community Action programs, and the newly expanded Gibney Dance Center. The Development Intern will work closely with the Development Manager, Courtney Harge, a Development Associate and an additional Development Intern in support of the Gibney Dance Benefit and other fundraising activities. The Executive Intern will work closely with Director Gina Gibney, and the rest of the Management Staff, in support of the overall operation of Gibney Dance and its ongoing programs.
Skills required include: communication and writing, time- and project-management, problem-solving, and customer-service.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe Development Intern’s primary responsibilities include:
The Executive Intern’s primary responsibilities include:
Assist the Director and Development Manager in all aspects of fundraising
Manage and facilitate Director Gina Gibney’s schedule, meetings, and contacts
Assist with all fundraising events, including the annual benefit (May 10, 2012)
Compose copy for correspondence to Board Members, Funders, Constituents, and Stakeholders
Assist in the development of written content, grant proposals, and correspondence
Provide Administrative Support to the Director, Operations Manager, and Development Manager
Prepare select grant proposals and interim/final reports including all supplementary materials
Support and Facilitate Gibney Dance Center’s ongoing Signature Programming
Assist with data entry and maintenance of donor database
Other administrative duties as needed
Write and Send Acknowledgement letters in a timely fashion
Facilitate in-kind donations, particularly in support of the annual benefit
Other administrative duties as needed
REQUIREMENTSRecent college graduate or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Databases
Relentless attention to detail
Entrepreneurial curiosity
Excellent interpersonal skills and written skills
A passion for administrative innovation
A deep appreciation for the art of dance and the creative process
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Both positions are flexible within 16-20 hours per week. There is no compensation, however interns receive access to free GDC classes and free Early Bird (8-10am) rehearsal space for the duration of the internship. Moreover, Gibney Dance Center is able to provide valuable, hands-on experience in non-profit administration, programming, and development.
ABOUT GIBNEY DANCEGibney Dance is a pioneering dance company that blends artistic excellence and community action. Gibney
Dance has established a stunning company of dancers, highly regarded community action programs and a thriving creative center at 890 Broadway. Learn more about us at www.gibneydance.org.
Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to: courtney@gibneydance.org. Please include the title of the position you seek in the subject heading.
