Internship Descriptions
Producing Internship
The Producing Intern reports directly to the Artistic Associate, who is responsible for line producing the Public LAB season, readings, workshops, and numerous special projects including the Public Forum and The Mobile Shakespeare Unit. This position is part of the producing department, but also works closely with artistic, literary, and production.
The intern’s primary responsibility is research, organization, and communication for the Mobile Unit tour. Duties also include assisting on readings and workshops, maintaining departmental databases, general office management and providing support for other departments as needed. This is a very hands-on internship and the ideal candidate should be extremely detail oriented, have a great deal of initiative, and be able to multi-task. Sense of humor and ability to be an independent worker is a must. Applicants should be interested in producing.
Position(s): One full-time
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The Associate Producer is responsible for line producing all membership shows both downtown at 425 Lafayette Street and Shakespeare in the Park.
Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to facilitating telephone, email and other correspondence, scheduling meetings and keeping the associate producer’s calendar. Opportunities are available to attend production meetings and watch tech rehearsals, reconcile receipts, organize specific events, and attend production related activities. Other duties will be assigned as needed to support the Associate Producer. Candidates should possess exceptional written communication skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, and appreciate the fast-pace of a professional theater environment. Professional theater experience is preferred, but not necessarily in theater administration. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is a plus. A sense of humor is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in theater producing.
Position: One full-time
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Casting
NOTE : This is a full-time six month internship and does not fall within the normal program sessions
The Casting department handles casting for all full productions, workshops and most readings at The Public.
Responsibilities: This is a full-time six month commitment in which the intern will become intimately acquainted with the intricacies of the casting process. Duties include scheduling auditions, maintaining database and filing systems, and talking with actors and agents on a daily basis. The intern is an integral part of the day to day operations of the office. The ideal candidate is anyone who would like to enter the casting field. The internship is also an invaluable experience for those interested in producing or directing. However, it is NOT suitable for those pursuing an acting career.
Position(s): One full-time for six months.
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Development
Become a part of the planning of opening night parties and upcoming special events, appeal processes, donor cultivation and stewardship, and foundation and government research. The development department is responsible for all fundraising for The Public Theater through working with individual donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors.
Responsibilities: Duties vary but can include general office management, research of potential donors and grant-makers, conducting mailings, working with donors, and assisting at events. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Tessitura experience is a plus. Interns will assist the entire department while focusing on one of several areas: individual giving, foundations and government, special events, or database management. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in Fundraising and Not for Profit Management.
Position(s): Part-time or Full-time
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Business Internship
The Finance Department at The Public Theater is a five member team that is comprised of both accounting and human resource employees. Major functions include financial reporting, payroll, receivable & payable processing, box office & development reconciliation, and fiscal forecasting.
Position(s): One full-time
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General Management
The General Management department is the liaison between all departments at The Public and our productions. GM handles contracts, budgets, union correspondence, house seats and the day to day administration of each production as well as a myriad of other organizational tasks.
Responsibilities: The intern provides office support for this busy department. The main responsibility will be completing house seat orders for both Shakespeare in the Park and downtown shows. Light filing, answering phones and general office tasks will also be required. If the intern shows initiative and ability, more work and responsibility will follow. It is very important that the intern is a self-starter, can work on their own, but also knows when to ask questions. Sense of humor required. The ideal candidate is interested in a career in theatre administration.
Position(s): One full-time
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The Public Theater seeks a Human Resources intern who is able to work independently and in a small team (with the Payroll Administrator and Human Resources Director), as part of the Finance Department. The position handles daily tasks and long-term projects as assigned by the HR Director. This internship provides a good overview of the Human Resources and Payroll function in a busy theater.
Specific tasks include:
• HR filing including the management of job descriptions for all fulltime staff; keeping electronic files and binders updated and organized efficiently
• Meeting with newly hired interns for on-boarding and updating the intern contact list
• Communicating with all departments; answering general staff inquiries
• Assisting on EEO and OSHA reporting
• Assisting on recruitment, including posting jobs and managing a recruitment contact list • Assisting on filing of workers compensation claims
• Data mining/analysis, organizing action plan items and deadlines, assisting with proposals and communication plans
• Managing/maintaining staff wall of photos, communicating with the entire staff and especially, the Graphics Department
Skills:
• Must be comfortable researching independently
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Absolute confidentiality required
• Professional communication skills in person and via email
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload efficiently
• Strong organizational skills • Sense of humor
• Interest in theater administration, or HR
• Ability to stay calm /under pressure
Position: Full-Time, but flexible
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Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater is one New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists. The Joe’s Pub internship will give you a hands-on experience with how the venue operates, as well as access to the many performances we have on the stage.
Duties include:
• Stage Managing live shows which involves acting as liaison between the programming department, artist management, box office and production team (sound and lighting engineers). Also includes handling artist hospitality, greeting performers and handling show guest lists.
• Assisting the production manager in advancing new shows, updating the advance production chart, responding to production inquiries from artists or their contacts and scheduling soundcheck times.
• Structuring our weekly e-blast, fact-checking the website and all communiqués, compiling press summaries, exploring new venues and gathering contact information for members of the press, managing artist’s promotional material, managing all printed marketing materials and maintaining the venue’s social networking sites.
• Assisting the programming department in putting newly added shows on sale through our in-house ticketing system, Tessitura, as well as creating and managing information databases such as Filemaker.
• Creating new systems of organization for incoming demos/CDs/etc.
Candidates:
Ideal candidates are familiar with Joe’s Pub and interested in a wide range of music and performance styles. Candidates should also be interested in working in a live music venue and in operations management with potential interest in pursuing work in the music industry. They should be internet savvy and proficient with basic computer tasks and MS Office. This position is ideal for those who are curious about how the behind the scenes work all comes together.
Position(s): part-time office hours during the week (2-3 days a week) and some evenings and weekends (1-2 nights a week). Position is unpaid, but benefits include access to Joe’s Pub shows, exposure to new music and first hand experience dealing with artists at one of New York City’s leading venues. College credit is also available with this position.
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Literary
The Literary Office is in charge of scouting plays and playwrights, evaluating the hundreds of scripts that The Public receives each year, and working with writers to develop new work.
Responsibilities: Reading scripts, covering readings, evaluating inquiries, logging scripts into computerized tracking system, possible dramaturgical research, filing, and various general administrative duties. Be on the ground floor as new work is submitted to The Public. The ideal candidate is interested in Literary Management, Dramaturgy or Playwriting.
Position: All positions filled for Spring 2013.
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Marketing
The Public Theater’s Marketing Department spearheads marketing and sales campaigns, including print/radio/web/tv advertising and promotions, direct mail, and web/e-marketing. The department is also responsible for season memberships and audience development initiatives, working with the box office to coordinate ticket sales and correspond with Members. Other duties include handling group sales, distribution of sales reports, web design/maintenance, patron correspondence and social networking.
Responsibilities: Interns will support the Marketing Department in its many needs including running sales reports, distributing of marketing materials, coordinating mailings, conducting marketing research, updating social networking accounts, and general clerical/organizational support.
The ideal candidate is interested in theater or arts administration and is a self-starter with a strong ability to multi-task. Experience with social media and/or video production is a plus.
Position: All positions filled for Spring 2013.
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Press
The Press department manages all coverage of The Public Theater in print, electronic, and broadcast media.
Responsibilities: One of the Press Department intern’s primary responsibilities is collecting, recording and distributing all media coverage pertaining to the Public Theater. In addition, the press intern aids the Press Manager and Director of Communications with scheduling press seats for all Public Theater shows, management and maintenance of the media archives of past productions, and coordinating opening night events—including photographer registration, pre and post-show VIP arrivals, and onsite interviews and photo opportunities with key party attendees. Additional duties include assistance with logistics and scheduling of interviews with actors/creative team, editing and organizing bios for show Playbills, and compiling a daily summary of industry news for Public staff members. The ideal candidate is interested in Press or Marketing for theater.
Position(s): One full-time
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Production
The production department is seeking full-time summer production interns. Internships are available in lighting, sound, scenery, props, costumes, stage management and general production. Interns will play a crucial role in the theater’s activities and gain valuable firsthand experience by taking part in and observing the mounting of Public Theater productions including this upcoming season of Shakespeare in the Park. The level of responsibility entrusted to production interns requires that they be mature, self-reliant, good communicators, and able to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. Each candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside the staff of the Public Theater’s Production Department in implementing the designs of some of the industry’s foremost theatrical designers. The summer season involves long hours mounting immense productions outdoors and fantastic resume building potential. Late nights, early mornings and weekends should be anticipated. Flexibility and a sense of humor are a must. We are dedicated to making each internship experience professional and educational.
Scenery, props and Stage Management interns may be needed as early as the beginning of April while all other departments can expect to start sometime in May. Starting and ending dates are flexible; however interns must be available for the bulk of the summer through the end of August. Conflicts for stage management internships are less flexible and may affect eligibility. Stipend is $25/day and interns are responsible for their own housing. The Public Theater is an equal-opportunity employer.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to:
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. Please put “Summer Production Intern” in the subject line and the internship type you are applying for (Scenery, Audio, Lighting, Props, Costumes, Stage Management or General Production). Please include your availability for the summer in the body of your email. Due to the large amount of applications, applicants will only be contacted if we wish to schedule an interview. No phone calls please.
Under The Radar
Under the Radar (UTR) is an annual theater festival that spotlights international artists ranging from emerging talents to masters in the field. The ultimate goal of UTR is to offer a crash course in theater that is exciting, independent, and experimental, created by some of the most dynamic artists working today. In it eight-year history, UTR has presented 107 productions from over 17 different countries. The upcoming festival is Jan 9-20, 2013. Internship period is September - February, 2013 for the 2013 festival.
This internship is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of the festival process, experimental and international theater, or those interested in pursuing a career in producing theatre. Those interested in applying should be creative, detail-oriented, extremely resourceful, have a sense of humor and able to work in a fast paced environment. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assist with planning, liaising with artists, event planning, maintaining web presence, administrative duties, show coverage, etc. Good writing skills a must. Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel is required. Mac and Design skills a plus.
Position(s): Two part time or one full time.
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