Internship Opportunity

(New York City, NY)

 

PARSONS DANCE is seeking student professionals for internships in Development, Marketing, Company Management and Arts Administration. Interns experience the inner workings of a non-profit dance company by assisting with the day-to-day management of the company.

 

About the company:

 

Parsons Dance is an internationally renowned contemporary dance company under the artistic direction of David Parsons, who founded the troupe in 1985. Parsons Dance is known for upbeat, athletic ensemble work. The company has toured more than 30 countries and presents an annual season in its home community of New York City.

 

In addition to choreography and performance, Parsons Dance is committed to audience development and arts education for participants of all ages and all levels of artistic experience. 

 

About the internship:

 

Interns will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of arts administration, including, but not limited to, grant research, donor files, event management, tour research, assist company manager, use social media platforms for marketing purposes, and aid in day-to-day company operations. This internship will provide an overview and insight into the operations of a non-profit arts organization and is ideal for individuals wishing to pursue a career in arts administration.

 

Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate ability to multitask, work well in a busy office environment, meet deadlines, be extremely detail oriented, follow through with tasks from beginning to end, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

Commitment: Interns must commit to 10-25 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship with the option to earn college credit. We are looking for interns to start immediately. This internship application is open until all positions are filled. Length of internship to be determined in interview.

 

How to Apply:

 

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter outlining internship interests, how your past experiences will help you in an arts administration internship, career goals, and availability to Tracy Miller.

Email: tracy@parsonsdance.org

Please include Internship Application in the subject line.

                               

Parsons Dance

229 West 42nd Street, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10036

212-869-9275