Boston Ballet, the fourth largest dance company in the United States, offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in arts administration and nonprofit organizations. Positions are unpaid and are available throughout the academic year or during the summer.
The Ballet asks for a commitment of 12-15 scheduled hours per week. The number of positions varies according to departmental needs. Interns may receive academic credit for participation in Boston Ballet's internship program.
An internship with Boston Ballet offers valuable experience working in the exciting and vibrant atmosphere of a world-class dance company. The repertory includes an eclectic mix of classic story ballets, contemporary ballets, and avant-garde works.
Applicants should submit a resume & cover letter. The cover letter should include the internship(s) of interest to the applicant, the precise dates and hours per week of availability and whether applicant is requesting academic credit. After an initial review of applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Adaptive Dance Administration Intern
An Adaptive Dance intern ensures the success of Boston Ballet’s flagship accessibility program and works to develop interest and enrollment for satellite locations of Boston Ballet.
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Annual Fund Intern
The Annual Fund Intern will work on several large projects that support the Individual Giving team’s fundraising and cultivation efforts in the Development Department. Boston Ballet School Arts Administration Spring Internship.
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A Boston Ballet School internship is an opportunity to learn the inner workings of a non-profit arts organization. Interns with Boston Ballet School serve as integral team members assisting the full-time and part-time staff with daily operations as well as long term goals. Benefits include free performances and free ballet classes.
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College Street Team Manager
The College Street Team Manager will manage outreach to Boston-area college students through the supervision of College Street Team members.
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College Street Team Member
The College Street Team Member will provide Boston Ballet outreach to Boston-area college students.
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Community Relations & Administration Spring Intern
The Community Relations & Administration internship is an opportunity to learn the inner workings of a non-profit arts organization.
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Costume Shop Spring or Summer Internship
Interns in the Costume Department will gain direct experience in costume construction and professional shop operations.
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Development - Corporate Relations Spring Internship
Development intern will work on a large number of changing projects that support the institutional team’s fundraising and cultivation efforts. Will focus primarily on corporate fundraising efforts. Interns will receive a broad and comprehensive view of corporate and institutional giving programs.
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Development - Special Events Spring Internship
Development/Special Events interns will work on a large number of changing projects that support the department’s fundraising and cultivation efforts.
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Executive Department Internship
The Executive Intern will report to the Executive Administrator assisting with daily, weekly, and overall goals for the 2012-2013 season. Internship hours range from 15-25 hours per week.
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Marketing Spring Internship
The Marketing Intern’s main area of focus will be working with the College Street Teams, supporting the manager and encouraging the marketing efforts of the 5+ College Street Teams and helping them increase visibility on their campuses for Boston Ballet.
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Marketing and Public Relations Internship
The Public Relations Intern will report to the Public Relations and Communications Manager assisting with daily, weekly, and overall goals for the 2011-2012 season.
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Retail and Marketing Internship
Now is your chance to learn what it’s like to run a small business in one of Boston’s most creative environments. Boston Ballet is looking for a motivated individual to intern in the Merchandising & Retail Department. This person will learn a lot about retail sales, marketing promotions, and e-commerce.
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