General Management Internships at Attack Theatre are ideal for persons interested in the operations and administration of a thriving performing arts organization. Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally. 

Intern Position Description: 

Founded 27 years ago, Attack Theatre is a dance company currently operating with a staff of two artistic directors, four administrative employees, and a company of dancers, teaching artists, musicians, and designers working interdependently. Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally.  

This is a hybrid position with remote and in-person responsibilities, pending personal accessibility and COVID-19 safety measures to be assessed throughout the semester. The staff and artists work primarily at Attack Theatre’s new headquarters in the heart of Lawrenceville.  

Hours are flexible (part-time/full-time), and will be mutually agreed upon at the beginning of the internship.  

Roles and Responsibilities may include: 

• Assist with marketing research and development for performances and events  
• Assist with preparation of local and national grants and final reports, upkeep of grant calendar and deadlines. 
• Research new foundations, donor sources, and corporate sponsorships 
• Assist with administration and operations of Season Productions and our special March Fundraising event Rock, Paper, Sizzle, plus numerous educational and outreach performances and residencies.
   

Intern Will Gain:

• Diverse skills and hands-on experience in nonprofit management for a mid-sized performing arts organization. 
• Ability to add development, fundraising and general management experience to a resume
• Experience supporting Attack Theatre programs that include local theater and site-specific productions, arts education, and touring initiatives
• Direct interaction with varied artists, designers and technicians
• Opportunities to give creative insights or feedback regarding potential projects/performances, marketing, and sponsorship strategies
• Opportunities to interact with professionals in the nonprofit sector, specifically the arts 

In addition to gaining the skills associated with these responsibilities, all interns are encouraged to share any specific skills or knowledge they would like to gain during their time with Attack Theatre. Staff will work with interns to develop or assist on projects that align with these interests. 

Requirements

Intern Will Have:  

• Interest in non-profit performing arts 
• A collaborative work practice who welcomes a human-centered design approach to ideation and implementation 
• Organized and detail oriented
• Desire to transform ideas into action
• Curiosity and interest in learning the field 
• Semi-regular availability (schedule will be mutually agreed upon) 

And most importantly, intern must be flexible, self-motivated, organized, able to work independently, and interested in and passionate about learning every day. 

This is a hybrid position with remote and in-person responsibilities, pending personal accessibility and COVID-19 safety measures to be assessed throughout the semester. The staff and artists work primarily at Attack Theatre’s new headquarters in the heart of Lawrenceville. To safeguard the health of our our audiences, students, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, Attack Theatre requires all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

For additional questions or information:

Jeremy Czarniak

jeremy@attacktheatre.com