Events & Production Intern

Dancewave seeks an Events & Production Intern to assist the Special Events, Education and Marketing departments in the production of Dancewave events: Dancing Through College & Beyond, Holiday Fiesta, Annual Gala, and more. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain active, hands-on experience in a non-profit arts organization. Skills cultivated during this internship will assist aspiring individuals pursue a career in event management, non-profit fundraising, and marketing/social media management.

Responsibilities:

Respond to e-mail and telephone inquiries regarding events
Process registration and payments in Dancewave's online database
Explore opportunities to increase success of the events
Assist with planning and execution leading up to and day-of events
Assist in advertising and promoting the events, in conjunction with Marketing department

Requirements:

Enthusiasm and excitement about Dancewave's mission and work
Ability to be flexible and willing to assist in other tasks as assigned
Dance production experience (stage management, house management, etc)
Currently obtaining or have obtained an undergraduate degree
Superb written and verbal skills
Highly detail oriented
Positive and professional demeanor
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred: Knowledge of dance and interest in dance education
Preferred: Familiarity with Salesforce (or similar)

Committment: Immediate start. Duration: 6 months; 20 hours/week

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@dancewave.org with subject title "Events Intern"
No phone calls please!