The MoveShop is seeking self-motivated, reliable and creative interns to assist with the implementation of a new vision for the future of the company. This is an exhilarating time to get involved with our group.  If available, specific internship duties will be given to interns in their desired field of interest. Possible internships in the Eudcation, Development, Fundraising, Marketing fields as well as Rehearsal Assistant Intern. Internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain real, hands on experience in non-profit development, arts administration, and artist management . Skills cultivated under the guidance of the Artistic Director: Leslie Guyton and Company Manager: Sam Owens.

 

Commitment

Start date: August 18, 2014

While company is in rehearsals: Mondays 5p-10p, Tuesdays 5p-8p and Thursdays 10a-3p. Rehearsal Assistant is also required to be present for the full tech/performance week in September, TBD. Office hours outside of rehearsals: Tuesdays + Thursdays or Fridays 10 hours per week.

Compensation

College students may apply for credit through their schools.We also offer free admission to our following educational program ie. WInter Intensive/Summer Intensive.

Location

Williamsburg (Brooklyn)

Responsibilities

Currently TMS is creating a new educational structure which the intern will be highly involved in. Responsibilities include contacting teachers, reaching out to students and taking charge of the studio space. At the same time our company is creating a new work which is set to tour in the Fall of this year. Our intern will have the opportunity to learn about booking and creating a tour, all touring logistics, attend rehearsals, and help us in our search for permanent space.

We are looking for

• Creativity, a love for the arts, and strong interpersonal skills
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite + Google Docs (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Highly detail oriented and self-sufficient
• Positive and professional demeanor, flexible, can-do attitude
• Willingness to share ideas and communicate well with company members
• Some grant writing experience and familiarity with funder research resources is a plus

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to admin@moveshop.org with subject line reading: "Fall Internship with The MoveShop" Please attach your resume as a PDF and include the cover letter in the body of your email. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

About The MoveShop

The MoveShop is a Brooklyn-based company of dancers, actors and musicians who coalesce to create distinct dance theatre pieces. The work is collaborative, drawing inspiration from different musicians, writers, choreographers and the performers themselves.  Under the Artistic Direction of Leslie Guyton, they invite the audience into their world; a place where questions are asked without judgment and the imagination can run free.  With its current and ever growing repertory, The MoveShop continues to be a unique force that shares beautifully crafted, dynamic and touching dance stories with diverse communities.

In order to build a common vocabulary and clearly communicate pieces that demand multi-talented performers, the company trains intensively in both dance and acting and continues to evolve a unique methodology.  As active members of the New York artist community, The MoveShop holds training workshops and classes in various acting techniques and contemporary dance.  In addition to movement and acting training, the group also leads an annual class in its own composition technique aimed toward teaching and creating new connections with fellow artists.

Formerly know as the Movement Workshop Group, the company was co-founded in 2005 by Leslie Guyton and Liza Hostetler-Ingalls. Continuing its commitment to imaginative dance and movement-based theater, the company changed its name to The MoveShop in 2014.