Black Ensemble Theater is currently seeking interns for the following areas:

Administrative intern:

We are seeking a responsible Intern to provide administrative support to our Associate Directors. Duties will include a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Interns should have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. See detailed duties and requirements below.

Duties:

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Help organize and schedule meetings
• Take detailed notes during meetings
• Write and distribute emails, letters, faxes, and other correspondence
• Help maintain various filing systems
• Act as point of contact when Associate Directors are unavailable
• Other duties as requested by Associate Directors

Desired Skills and requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel)
• Theatre experience preferred
• All applicants must be 18 years or older

Casting intern:

We are a seeking highly organized intern to provide assistance in the casting department. Applicants should have a strong interest in casting, directing, or acting. This position requires someone who can work well independently and meet deadlines. See detailed duties and requirements below.

Duties:

• Processing email submissions for auditions
• Scanning and filing headshots/resumes
• Scheduling audition times and following up for confirmation
• Communicating important audition details to actors
• Preparing and setting up for auditions
• Assisting with auditions
• Other duties as requested

Desired skills and requirements:

• Interest in casting, directing, or acting
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail and good time management
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Theatre experience preferred
• All applicants must be 18 years or older
• Some daytime and evening flexibility preferred

Additional information:

Time Commitment: 3 months. Start and completion dates are semi-negotiable. Interns will be scheduled for no more than 20 hours /week.

Internship Benefits:

• $50 weekly stipend
• 2 free tickets to current Black Ensemble Theater productions
• Free admission to any studio classes (when applicable)

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to kfrye@blackensemble.org. Please specify which internship you are applying for in the subject box of the email. If applying for both, materials must be sent in separate emails for each designated position.