Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles - Donor Events Intern

601 W Temple St. Los Angeles California 90012
Status
Filled
Description

The Donor Events Intern will have the exciting opportunity to be fully integrated into the Institutional Advancement Department of Los Angeles’s most prominent nonprofit theatre company. The intern will support the 2024-25 special events season planning. The project will include participating in team discussions, researching potential vendors who align with the company’s mission and values, advising on overall strategy, and executing donor events held during the internship period. Events may include corporate partner events, major donor events, and opening night events. This position will work 40 hours a week from June through August 2024. 

Qualifications

The Donor Events Intern must meet all of qualifications of the LA County Department of Arts’ Arts Internship Program, and possess a genuine interest in event planning, arts administration and/or fundraising. Applicants must have:   - Experience working or planning an event for their school and/or an outside organization (volunteer experiences qualify).   - Experience working with Microsoft Office programs.   - Excellent organizational and communication skills.   - The ability to handle multiple projects with quickly shifting priorities.   - A commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.    Candidates with a passion for the arts, experience with CRM databases, knowledge of Airtable and basic graphic design skills are a plus. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to work events. Applicants must have reliable transportation (metro card can be provided). Parking will be provided.     

Background

At Center Theatre Group and under the leadership of Artistic Director Snehal Desai and Managing Director/CEO Meghan Pressman, we believe theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage. Theatre creates the energy that feeds a city, a culture, and a society. Theatre reflects the community it serves. As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, we proudly continue our more than 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives.   We entertain. We create. We engage. We inspire. We put theatre at the center of it all.  

How to Apply

Interested applicants should first review the application materials and submission process via www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/Internships.   Interested applicants should submit a PDF resume that demonstrates their interest and experience related to the internship focus area, as well as a tailored PDF cover letter that clearly states their career objective and how this internship would support their goals.    All applicants must also submit a Center Theatre Group Internship Program Application PDF, available at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/Internships. A strong cover letter will outline an applicant’s interest in this specific internship, at Center Theatre Group, and will demonstrate that the applicant has researched the organization. Resume, cover letter, and Center Theatre Group Internship Program Application should be emailed to internships@ctgla.org