The Yard, a non-profit contemporary artist residency and dance performance center on Martha's Vineyard, in Chilmark, MA, is looking for five summer interns for our 2015 Performance Season. The internship focuses on both the administrative facets of an art non-profit as well as on performance and choreographic experiences. A successful candidate should expect to be involved in all aspects of arts management with a focus on their individual areas of interest/expertise throughout the summer season.

Internship Benefits Include:

Working with an experienced team of art enthusiasts who care deeply about producing quality work
Learning the ins and outs of arts management in a hands-on setting
Experiencing all performances at The Yard, artist Q&A's, community dance classes, and more
Receiving professional advancement training and recommendations for future career paths
Multiple professional performance and choreographic opportunities throughout the summer season
Gain a broad perspective on the performing arts field
$1,250 stipend and up to $150 travel reimbursement
Beach passes to famed Martha's Vineyard beaches
Live in a community of artists in shared on-campus housing with laundry and full kitchen facilities
Monday - Friday dance technique classes
Monday - Sunday yoga classes
Farm shares from local farms
One day off a week
Mentorship from Executive/Artistic Director, Senior Staff, and Resident Artists

At the heart of The Yard's summer internship program is a major focus on Artist Services. While The Yard seeks interns with individual specialties (see below for positions and job descriptions), each participating intern is expected to assist the Senior Staff in the day-to-day management of a single theater venue with 3 weekly on-site performances, 2-3 off-site performances, and 5-10 community events throughout the summer.

Interns are required to participate every day throughout the season in many different areas of Artist Services work, with rotating leadership roles each week. With this in mind, The Yard is looking for candidates who possess:

Excellent and personable communication and customer service skills
Creativity and close attention to detail
A positive attitude in the face of constant multi-tasking, long hours, and some physical labor
The confidence to work independently or with peers on important projects
And most importantly, a strong respect for the arts - specifically the performing arts

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The Yard Seeks Applicants for Internship Positions In...

Development
Community Programs & Education
Media & Communications
Artist Services
Technical Production