Internship: Artistic Programs Volunteer Intern, Canadian Stage Company

Dates: September 28th 2009 – December 18th 2009

The Canadian Stage Company is now accepting applications for the (volunteer) position ARTISTIC PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER INTERN.

Reporting to the Artistic Coordinator, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in running creation and professional development programs that engage established theatre artists, emerging voices and youth, as well as the overall artistic activities of a large theatre organization, including casting and season programming.

About The Canadian Stage Company:

Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company develops and produces the best in Canadian and international contemporary theatre and is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the research and organization of projects for current and upcoming seasons, as well as maintaining departmental resources
• Assisting in the organization of submissions and casting activities
• Assisting with the co-ordination for programs for professional artists including creation programs, the BASH! Artist Development Program and other new initiatives
• Assisting with the co-ordination for programs for emerging artists and theatre students such as The Gymnasium Emerging Artist Development Program
• Assisting with the co-ordination for programs for youth and opportunities for young artists
• Documenting artistic activities and reporting on findings, compiling feedback and contributing to overall program evaluation

The Intern will have opportunities to opportunities to participate in artistic program planning and visioning sessions, and where appropriate, opportunities to develop leadership skills in the implementation of new initiatives.

The Canadian Stage Company Artistic Programs Intern must commit to 18 – 25 hrs per week.  Schedule can be flexible.

Ideal Personal Qualities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in theatre creation and producing, artistic development and casting
• Experience in leadership roles and desire to improve leadership skills
• Passion for the performing arts and a working knowledge of Toronto’s professional theatre scene
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Previous office administration experience and previous creation experience are an asset
• Highly organized Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases the successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• High computer proficiency (MS Word & Excel experience preferred, e-mail and internet)
• Being enrolled in a course of study that involves interning at an arts organization is considered an asset but not required.

In addition to the many benefits of The Canadian Stage Company’s Intern Program which include information sessions with staff members of their choice, the successful candidate will also be in contact with some of Canada’s leading theatre artists and will have opportunity to take part in festival events. The intern will also receive free tickets to Canadian Stage productions and will be invited to readings, workshops and other artistic development initiatives.  We strive to make our intern positions as valuable an experience as possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 (phone) references by Friday September 18, 2009 by email only,
(attach documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat)

Attention: ARTISTIC PROGRAMS INTERN
Canadian Stage Company
e-mail: cmanders@canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this intern posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship/Job Posting: Executive Assistant Intern, Jumblies Theatre

Short-term position (24 weeks)

September 28, 2009 to March 31, 2010 (with potential for renewal)

Jumblies Theatre is a Toronto based company that makes art in everyday places, with, for and about the people and stories found there. Jumblies has received short term funding from The Youth Internship Program (YIP), Career Focus program, which provides emerging cultural workers and artists with work experience that will ideally lead to ongoing employment.

With direction and support from the Artistic and Managing Directors, the Executive Assistant Intern will:

• Develop and maintain participant tracking systems for all Jumblies projects and activities
• Establish and implement an income and expense tracking system integrating all Jumblies projects & activities
• Develop administrative & tracking systems for our training/mentorship program, including intern admissions, assessment, placement and evaluation
• Participate in and provide support to the Arts4All Essentials course in Dec. 2009
• Design and implement a documentation and evaluation system (written, photographic & digital) for Jumblies projects & activities
• Develop and maintain Jumblies database, tracking all stakeholders: artists, partner organizations, funders, supporters, participants etc.
• Design and implement promotional initiatives for Jumblies events, seminars and productions
• Carry out other administrative duties as required

Qualifications:

• The candidate must have graduated from college, university or cegep within the last 4 years, in Arts Administration or related field
• Prior administrative experience in an office setting
• Knowledge and understanding of community arts field
• Can work independently with ability to seek timely and appropriate direction
• Excellent computer skills: including at least Mac OS10, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, FileMaker Pro
• Digital media skills an asset (e.g. HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience working in a culturally diverse setting
• Social and communication skills
• Drivers licence

Please note that the intern will have to be deemed eligible by Human Resources Skills and Development Canada (HRSDC) and must be unemployed or under-employed; between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive); a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada; may not be in receipt of EI benefits immediately before or during the internship; may not participate as part of co-op, certificate or credit programs with any university, college or training Institution; and may not have participated in any of the Youth Employment Strategy Work Experience Programs targeted at post-secondary graduates.

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week

Rate of Pay: 18$/hour

Application Deadline:  September 18, 2009

Please submit application by post or e-mail to:

Keith McNair, Jumblies Theatre c/o The Gardener’s Cottage, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough, ON M1G 1B2

keith@jumbliestheatre.org

Internship: 12 to 20 Weeks, Jumblies Theatre

Jumblies internships are open to artists from all disciplines, cross-disciplines, forms and traditions, established and emerging, from across Canada. We also consider international applicants, although they are not currently eligible for our bursaries. Initial internships run from 12 to 20 weeks, and, in some cases, can be followed by extended positions and mentoring relationships that lasts for a year or more.

Our internship process involves:

• Taking part in the Arts4All Essentials orientation course
• Making a individualised learning, work and evaluation plan
• Shadowing and assisting Jumblies artists in workshops and activities with a variety of projects and participating groups
• Contributing to ongoing company and project work
• Choosing specific mentors and a primary Jumblies project
• Designing an integrated project to suit  interests within current Jumblies activities
• Taking part in Jumblies seminars and workshops as offered during the internship period
• Demonstrating competency in core skill areas
• Developing future plans with Jumblies’ guidance as needed.

Qualifications: There are no formal educational qualifications, but applicants should have prior artistic experience and/or training ( formal or informal), a coherent body of creative work and the ability and confidence to work in a self-directed way.

Schedule: Although there is flexibility (e.g. part-time jobs or a short hiatus for another arts commitment can often be accommodated if we know if advance), this is an intensive and fairly full-time proposition, and we expect the internship to be the artist’s primary focus during its time-span. The internships are work-learn positions within Jumblies operations, and we provide bursaries to cover basic living expenses.

Bursary: Artists from anywhere in Canada, who are not registered in another full-time educational program, are eligible for bursaries for our initial internships. For extended internships, artists generally need to find their own means of support (we can often suggest some possible sources).

Application Process: We plan to start 3 or 4 new interns in January 2010, following the December Arts4All Essentials. We will make our choices in the light of our current priorities and activities.

If you are interested, please send a short letter and a CV or bio to info@jumbliestheatre.org, as soon as possible, and we will send you an application package. Please return the application information by Sept. 21st, 2009. After this we will contact all applicants  and arrange interviews for those where we feel there is potentially a good fit.

Internship: Props Intern, The Canadian Stage Company

Nationally and internationally acclaimed, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s leading not-for-profit contemporary theatre company. Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company develops and produces the best in Canadian and international contemporary theatre.

Reporting to the Head of Props, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in props and props management.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing props / materials, boxes and shelves
• Handling props from various productions, including hand props and materials
• Assisting as needed in various props projects

Start Date: August 5, 2009 – End Date: December 4, 2009 (negotiable)

Hours: Two days per week, (negotiable). Full week from August 11th -  August 15th, 2009 Schedule can be flexible but work must be done during weekday office hours.

Minimum requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Keen interest in learning about props
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases the successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• Being enrolled in a course of study that involves interning at an arts organization is considered an asset but not required.

Rewards: Volunteer Interns are considered staff by The Canadian Stage Company. Interns are eligible to attend plays and play readings, workshops, discount tickets to other theatres, and you will be part of a dynamic office environment. In addition, we offer Information Interviews, Goals Planning and Progress Reports during the Intern Term, as well as internal job postings and Intern Alumni events after successful completion of the Internship.

To apply:
We require a CV and cover letter and 3 references to consider applicants for an Intern. First priority will be given to interns who include a cover letter with their CV.
An interview is required, only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
The Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline to apply: FRI July 31, 2009
Apply by email only to:
Attention: Bob McCarthy
Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns
Email:  bobmccarthy@canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this INTERN posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

Call for Submissions: Apprenticeships in the 2009/2010 Season, Nightwood Theatre

Nightwood Theatre, Canada’s National Women’s Theatre, is now accepting applications for apprenticeships in the 2009/2010 Season.

The following positions are available:

• Apprentice Set and Costume Designer (2 Positions)
• Apprentice Lighting Designer (2 Positions)
• Apprentice Sound Designer (1 Position)
• Production Management/Technical Direction Intern  (1 Position)

The positions are unpaid but offer a wealth of practical experience for young women interested in entering the field.

More detailed descriptions can be found here.

Deadline for all applications is July 27, 2009

Intership: Marketing, Publicity and Box Office Intern, Nightwood Theatre

The Marketing/Publicity/Box Office Intern is an active member of Nightwood’s team and provides support to the Director of Marketing and Audience Development. The Intern will learn in a very hands-on environment how a communications and sales department in a not-for-profit performing arts organization functions. The Marketing/Publicity/Box Office Intern will participate in the many varied stages and tasks that comprise the communication and sales behind a season of performances at Nightwood Theatre.

The Intern’s work week will be divided between the following areas:

Marketing:

• Research – outreach, promotional opportunities, new groups
• Assist with group events (set up for event, liaise with key contacts, being an ambassador for Nightwood)
• Assist with all aspects of passholder program
• Assist with School sales
• Assist with the circulation/distribution of marketing materials i.e. posters, season brochures etc.
• Assist with proof reading and circulation of various marketing/promotional material for approval
• Assist in updating and maintaining promotions binders
• Misc. administrative duties i.e. faxing, mailing, couriering, filing, photocopying
• Collect materials for storage in Archives
• Database entry and upkeep

Publicity:

• Research – online, print publications, for new sources
• Mount, format, copy and post clippings
• Track upcoming coverage
• Assemble and collate media kits, print and photocopy articles
• Assist with updating and maintaining publicity binders
• Assist with research and updates of PR database
• Miscellaneous administrative duties i.e. couriering, mailing, photocopying

Box Office:

• Supports box office staff as needed
• Knowledge of all show times, ticket prices, special price promotions, complimentary ticket protocol, etc
• Answers incoming Box Office calls for ticket orders and general inquiries
• Assists box office staff by processing ticket sales over the internet and phone in times of high volume
• Captures accurate data for all subscribers including full names, addresses, phone numbers
• Possibility of some evening work required

Requirements:

• Post secondary education in related field an asset
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written communication and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to support several projects at one time
• Strong computer skills
• Web research, computer skills such as excel, word
• Strong communication skills (phone, email, etc)
• Basic database entry skills

SKILLS DEVELOPED:
All of the above plus learn about theatre marketing, outreach and audience development (great transferable skills that can be used in any area of the arts)

Additional Information:
Qualified candidates should e-mail resume and two references to rebecca@nightwoodtheatre.net by July 17, 2009

TIMELINE: 3 ½ months P/T starting August 17, 2009
(August to end of November, 2 days/week. May go up to 3 days/week in
October).

Internship: Website and Communications Intern, ArtsBuild Ontario

• Initial 9-week paid contract offered, with possibility of extension
• Toronto based, 5 days a week, from 9 am – 5 pm (flexible)
• Closing date for applications:  June 24, 2009
• Start date:  July 6, 2009

Overview

Are you passionate about arts, business and communications? Do you believe in the power of communication to make a difference? Do you take an active interest in ways of communicating important messages to organizations, governments and business and are you up to speed with developments in new media? If so, read on.

ArtsBuild Ontario is looking for a website and communications intern to help develop communications tools for our constituency.  This will involve expanding and updating the ArtsBuild Ontario website, designing and writing the next ArtsBuild newsletter and updating the contact database to facilitate ArtsBuild’s communications program and the 2009 survey of facilities needs that will be conducted in September.

Your creativity will be constantly in demand, as will your organizational skills, enthusiasm and self-motivation. This is a paid position.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and recommend a plan for updating the website, including new pages and recommended content.
• Help to write new content and manage the website – including uploading materials, checking content, monitoring data on hits and downloads
• Support our organization’s leadership and those we seek to reach to think creatively about how to use media and communications to influence our audiences
• Help to construct and maintain a constituency contacts database
• Other admin and support jobs as necessary

Experience / Skills

• Ideally educated to degree level (recent graduates or current students welcome)
• Knowledge of website development
• Excellent communications skills, especially written
• Familiarity with online media and social networking
• Web writing and editing experience a bonus
• Fluent in English.
• Confidence, willingness to learn
• Creativity, tenacity and ability to work with a high degree of independence

To Apply
Send your CV and a covering letter to Adele Dobkowski, Executive Director at adele@artsbuildontario.ca

Internship: Summer Family Programs Volunteer Intern, Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is now accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of SUMMER FAMILY PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER INTERN.

Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company develops and produces the best in Canadian and international contemporary theatre and is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Artistic and Audience Development and the Interim Community Relations Manager, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in developing and leading programs that cultivate artistic opportunities in community settings for youth and families, associated with the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park. This position also offers opportunities to develop experience in the marketing, communications and outreach activities for community initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the Facilitation of Summer Youth and Community Programs in Program Sessions
• Assisting with the communication and evaluation of programs offered.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of Youth and Community Programming throughout the summer

The Intern will have opportunities to participate in program planning, communication and execution, including attending program sessions.   The internship offers numerous opportunities to develop administrative, communication and leadership skills in the implementation of new initiatives.

Start Date: June 29, 2009 – End Date: September 6, 2009

The Canadian Stage Company Youth Programs Intern must commit to at least 10 hrs per week.  Schedule can be flexible. Must be available July 1st and Sunday evenings throughout the summer.

Minimum requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in youth arts programming, family-friendly programming, communications and outreach
• Experience in leadership roles and desire to improve leadership skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Previous office administration experience and previous creation experience are an asset
• Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases the successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• High computer proficiency (MS Word & Excel experience preferred, e-mail and internet)
• Being enrolled in a course of study that involves interning at an arts organization is considered an asset but not required.

In addition to the many benefits of The Canadian Stage Company’s Intern Program which include information sessions with staff members of their choice, the successful candidate will also be assisting artists or administrators who are engaged with the youth programs of the Company.  The intern will also receive free tickets to Canadian Stage productions and will be invited to readings, workshops and other artistic development initiatives.  We strive to make our intern positions as valuable an experience as possible.

Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 (phone) references by June 19, 2009 by email only, (attach documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat)
Attention: SUMMER YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INTERN
Canadian Stage Company

e-mail: bobmccarthy@canstage.com

www.canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this intern posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship: Volunteer Resources Intern, The Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of Volunteer Resources Intern.

Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company, committed to developing and producing the best in theatre on a national and international level. As a non-profit company, The Canadian Stage Company relies on volunteers to help it achieve its vision.

Reporting to the Manager of Volunteer Resources, the Volunteer Resources Intern duties will include:

• Assist with scheduling and rewarding volunteers for The Canadian Stage Company, using excel and an access database. (Full training provided).
• Input all volunteer information into Access database and assist in maintaining accurate records on behalf of all Canadian Stage Company volunteers.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, including initiating new ideas to expand diversity of volunteer base.
• Responsible for organizing a themed Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
• Responsible for organizing a themed event for all intern alumni and past and current intern supervisors in celebration of 100 interns graduating from our formal internship program.
• Assist as needed with various administrative work.
• Assist a youth volunteer planning group to do community centre talks to recruit volunteers.
• Opportunity to curate, organize, and promote a Free Learning Series open to the general public.
• Create a series of PowerPoint presentations to train staff about intern program.
• Assist in designing and implementing secondary and post-secondary strategic plan for student recruitment. The outcomes would be increased number of youth volunteering for Canadian Stage Berkeley ushering and bar serving.

Minimum requirements:

• Computer proficient (Access and Excel experience is an asset)
• Some events and promotions background is a strong asset
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• An interest in being mentored to manage volunteer and intern programs with a strong focus on diversity
• Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• Some public relations or volunteer coordination writing experience is an asset, but not necessary.

Days and Times: Two weekdays, (negotiable), 10 am to 5 pm
Start Date: June 22, 2009 (negotiable)
End Date: September 8, 2009 (negotiable)

Rewards: Volunteer Interns are considered staff by The Canadian Stage Company. Interns are eligible to attend plays and play readings, workshops, discount tickets to other theatres, and you will be part of a dynamic office environment. In addition, we offer Information Interviews, Goals Planning and Progress Reports during the Intern Term, as well as internal job postings and Intern Alumni events after successful completion of the Internship.

To apply:
We require a CV and cover letter and 3 references to consider applicants for an Intern. First priority will be given to interns who include a cover letter with their CV.
An interview is required, only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
The Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Deadline to apply: Wed June 17th, 2009
Apply by email only to:
Attention: Bob McCarthy
Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns
bobmccarthy@canstage.com
www.canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this INTERN posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

Internship: Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park Intern, Canadian Stage Company

The Canadian Stage Company is accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park Intern.

Based in Toronto, The Canadian Stage Company is Canada’s largest contemporary theatre company, committed to developing and producing the best in theatre on a national and international level.
As a non-profit company, The Canadian Stage Company relies on volunteers to help it achieve its vision.

Reporting to the Dream in High Park Volunteer Coordinator, the Intern duties will include:

• Administrative help for the Dream Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator involving inputting into an Access database to pull volunteer reports for CanStage TD Dream In High Park
• Community outreach involving recruitment and training of new Dream volunteers
• Successful candidate will need to assist with the coordination of volunteers
• Assist with coordinating volunteer rewards up to and including a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ in August
• Once a week the Intern will be asked to coordinate the volunteers at the Dream site
• Maintaining a database of volunteer information
• Filing, photocopying, assist with mail outs to Dream volunteers as needed
• Assist with Dream in High Park volunteer recruitment and training
• Assist with the coordination of volunteer resources projects, including education sessions for volunteers and communications with volunteers.
• Letter-writing and memo-writing involved
• Other administration help as required by the Dream Volunteer Coordinator

Minimum requirements:

• Must be able to work independently as a team-oriented problem-solver. This is a fast-paced multi-tasking position
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
• Computer proficient in Word, Excel, email

Days and Times: Minimum of two weekday shifts a week required, at least one day a start-time of 11 or 11:30 am until 5:30 pm, another day a start time of 3pm until 9pm
Start Date: June 21st, 2009 (mandatory, for volunteer training session)
End Date: September 7th, 2009 (Labour Day)

Rewards: Volunteer Interns are considered staff by The Canadian Stage Company. You will be eligible to attend plays and play readings, workshops, discount tickets to other theatres, and you will be part of a dynamic office environment. In addition, we offer Information Interviews, Goals Planning and Progress Reports during the Intern Term, as well as internal job postings after successful completion of the Intern programme.

To apply:
We require a CV to consider applicants for the Internship. First priority will be given to interns who include a note of interest with their CV.
An interview is required, only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline to apply:   Wednesday June 17th, 2009
Apply by email only to:
Attention: Bob McCarthy
Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns
bobmccarthy@canstage.com
www.canstage.com

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this INTERN posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
The Canadian Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer.