Development Intern

Marketing and Communications Intern

Artistic Operations Intern

The Washington Ballet provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in arts administration. Our unpaid internships are offered throughout the calendar year and allow students to receive academic credit during their tenure at The Washington Ballet. Please read below for more information.

Development Intern
The Washington Ballet is offering a Fall 2008 internship with the Development Department.  This department is responsible for maintaining and raising funds to support the operation of The Washington Ballet; identifying new sources of funding; engaging in campaigns or events; developing materials for external use; and increasing the overall visibility of the Ballet.  Intern responsibilities may include: researching prospective funders including corporate and foundation organizations, assist with direct mail operations, help prepare grant proposals and applications, database management, special projects and events, and assist with other administrative duties when needed. 

Preferred Skills: Highly competitive applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong interest in the performing arts, and must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook.

Compensation: Great experience working for the nation’s tenth largest ballet company and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. Possible graduate credit if university allows. Free Adult Dance classes. Open rehearsals. Staff comps when available.

Fax or email cover letter and resume to: Judy Keyserling at jkeyserling@washingtonballet.org

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Marketing and Communications Intern
The Washington Ballet is offering a Fall 2008 internship that supports the Ballet's marketing and communications efforts in the following areas: direct mail operations, ticketing and customer service, database management, archive press kits, special projects, prospect research, and copy writing.

Fax or email cover letter and resume to: Laura DiSerio at ldiserio@washingtonballet.org

Preferred Skills: Highly competitive applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong interest in the performing arts, and must have experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.

Compensation: Great experience working for the nation’s tenth largest ballet company and the opprotunity to work on a variety of projects. Possible graduate credit if University allows. Free Adult Dance classes. Open rehearsals. Staff comps when available.

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Artistic Operations Intern
The Washington Ballet is offering a Summer and/or Fall 2008 internship with the Artistic Department. Candidate must be energetic, attentive, courteous, proactive and organized, with the ability to multi-task and reprioritize workload on a daily basis.  Intern responsibilities may include: Managing daily appointments, making travel arrangements, archiving performance DVD library, drafting written correspondence and corresponding over email and telephone. This position will also provide support to artistic staff by performing general office duties and other duties as assigned. Position available immediately.

Fax or email cover letter and resume to: Andrea Dickerson at adickerson@washingtonballet.org or fax 202.362.1311

Position Requirements: Minimum of 20 hours per week.

Preferred Skills: Highly competitive applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong interest in the performing arts, and must have experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.

Compensation: Great experience working for the nation’s tenth largest ballet company and the chance to work with our dynamic Artistic Director. Possible graduate credit if university allows. Free Adult Dance classes. Open rehearsals. Staff comps when available.

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