National Queer Theater
New York, NY
US
Adam Odsess-Rubin
National Queer Theater seeks Artistic Engagement and Education Interns to assist with Fall 2024 programming.
National Queer Theater is an innovative theater collective dedicated to celebrating the brilliance of generations of LGBTQ artists and providing a home for unheard storytellers and activists. By serving our elders, youth, and working professionals, NQT creates a more just future through radical and evocative theater experiences and free community classes.
The Artistic Engagement and Education Interns will assist the Artistic Director and Producing Director with the daily tasks of running the theater, including public programming and community initiatives.
Artistic Engagement Intern Duties include:
Implement marketing activities such as e-blasts, social media, partner marketing.
Assist in production of staged readings, workshops and productions, including casting, producing, and evaluation.
Play central role in planning activities related to NQT’s international LGBTQ theater festival.
Attend NQT events and outside plays.
Coordinate NQT Artistic Collective, a group of diverse multidisciplinary artists evaluating and planning new play production.
Education Intern Duties include:
Implement marketing activities such as e-blasts, social media, and community partnerships.
Assist in recruitment, selection, curriculum development, and evaluation for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater after school program.
Assist Teaching Artists for Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater program, including providing food and MetroCards for classes. Help plan and coordinate field trips and Masterclasses.
Attend NQT events and outside plays.
Coordinate other community initiatives with the Artistic Director.
Work Hours:
Part-time (20 hours per week/Occasional nights & weekends).
Hybrid- working in-person in New York City 1-2 days per week and working remotely 1-2 days per week, depending on events.
Skills required:
Google G Suite (docs, drive, gmail)
Strong writing
Organized, works well independently and collaborates with others
Experience and passion for LGBTQ issues, community organizing, and performing arts are strongly preferred.
Apply for Fall 2024 internship by filling out this form. Deadline to apply is July 15th.
National Queer Theater is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are encouraged to apply. Applicants of color, disabled, and trans or gender non-conforming applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Sep 1, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
$1,000.00 – $1,000.00 per gig