INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

Danspace Project seeks an enthusiastic and capable individual for

an internship in the Development Department,

September – December 2010.

 

About Danspace Project:

For 35 years, Danspace Project has supported a vital community of contemporary dance artists in an environment unlike any other in the United States. Located in the historic St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, Danspace shares its facility with the Church, The Poetry Project, and Incubator Arts Project. Danspace Project's Commissioning Initiative has commissioned over 360 new works since its inception in 1994.

 

Mission:

Danspace Project presents new work in dance, supports a diverse range of choreographers in developing their work, encourages experimentation, and connects artists to audiences. www.danspaceproejct.org

 

Position Overview:

The Danspace Project Development Department seeks an intern to help with general office

administration and special events.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Help with special event planning & execution, including major donor cultivation events, a fall kick-off event, and planning for the spring gala

·         Provide support for grant proposals and reports as needed

·         Work in the donor database entering gifts and generating acknowledgement letters

·         Other administrative tasks as defined by the development staff including web research

 

Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10-15 hours per week including occasional evenings and/or weekends

 

Qualifications:

Danspace seeks a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn. Must be proficient in

Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.  Must be comfortable working with a database program (Donor Perfect) and performing online research.  Attention to detail is a necessity. Individual must have a courteous manner and be able to work with staff, donors, and the general public. The ideal candidate is interested in exploring a career in arts administration.

 

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship. Danspace will provide a diligent and reliable intern with excellent

recommendation letters and free tickets to Danspace Project performances.