ABT JKO School Internship

Education and Training

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting the ABT JKO School Children’s Division faculty and are primarily scheduled in Pre-Primary and Primary Level classes, however, additional classes may be assigned as needed.  In addition to being in the studio with faculty, ABT JKO School interns will serve as administrative liaisons between faculty, students, and staff and will provide support on special projects related to the ABT JKO School throughout the school year.  The position reports to the Children’s Division Staff, with secondary reporting into the Pre-Professional Division Staff.

This position is primarily responsible for the following:

• Taking attendance
• Demonstrating classroom exercises
• Keeping order in the classroom
• Assisting in taking students to and from their classes, as well as in the transition between classes, at the JKO School
• Assisting at Children’s Division performances and demonstrations, dates to be provided
• Supporting the JKO School administrative staff in the management of studio space & equipment (i.e. ballet barres, pianos, A/V equipment)
• Substitute teaching as necessary when full-time faculty is unavailable (at the discretion of the Children’s Division/Pre-Professional Directors and Artistic Director of the JKO School)
• Creating records that track attendance and behavior and facilitating communication between artistic faculty and JKO Administrative Staff
• Research projects associated with Education and Training programs
• Assisting the JKO School administrative staff as needed

Interns may be nominated for a scholarship to attend an ABT National Training Curriculum Teacher Training Intensive or “Raising the Barre”  Workshop to further their education and development in the classroom upon successful completion of the internship.

Position Qualifications:

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and work well with children.  Ideal candidate is interested in teaching ballet and the key elements of the ABT National Training Curriculum and is currently enrolled in a Dance Education ore Pre-Professional training program in the tri-state area.  Computer literacy is a must.

Applicants who are interested must be able to commit to three to five days per week for the entire academic year (September through May).  Most Children’s Division classes are in the afternoon/evening hours (4:00-8:00 PM).  Saturday mornings are also preferred.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: ABT JKO School Directors

Brand Partnerships Internship

Marketing

General Description: This position is a flexible and creative role, assisting the Director of Brand Partnerships and Business Development and Marketing department with a primary focus on Brand Partnerships:  

• Support the Director of Brand Partnerships and Business Development by facilitating outreach to potential partners, researching brands, coordinating calls, documenting partnership meeting minutes, and maintaining a comprehensive database of current and prospective partners, main contacts, and status of outreach.
• Contribute to the crafting of proposals and delivering of post-event/project evaluations for partnerships.
• Assist in conducting market research and networking activities to identify and cultivate new partnership opportunities aligned with ABT’s objectives.
• Support the development and tracking of impactful integrated marketing campaigns and partnership relationship efforts.
• Aid in creating relationships with partner contacts ensuring meaningful engagement.
• Assist in fostering cross-functional collaboration with marketing, advancement, events, education, finance, production, and company management teams.
• Support and attend partnership meetings, live performances, and events when necessary.
• Perform additional tasks as delegated by supervisor to support the smooth functioning of departmental operations.

Other duties as assigned  

Position Qualifications:  

Must have excellent writing and communication skills.  Must be attentive to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of dance and performing arts preferred.  Hybrid work environment.  Weekly in-person availability required.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Director of Brand Partnerships and Business Development

Engagement Internship

Education & Training

General Description: This position is responsible for assisting the entire Department of Education and Training.

• Assist the Engagement Manager in the organization and execution of ABT’s engagement programs
• Assist in the preparation of ABTKids and Pre-Performance Workshops
• Manage dance shoe inventory and sales for students
• Assist with the maintenance and update of community partnership contacts and school database
• Organize schedules and general communication between patrons
• Assist in archival of department audio and video
• Oversee and maintain department filing
• Help with day-to-day tasks such as copying and assembling materials
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and work well with children.  Must be attentive to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter.  A strong dance background is recommended, as well as an interest in the administrative aspects of Family Programming.

Computer literacy is a must, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.  Knowledge of dance and performing arts is a requirement.

Must be able to commit to a schedule of 2-3 days a week.  Hybrid work environment.  In-person availability required.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Engagement Manager

Finance Internship

Finance

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the Finance Department

• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Analyze balance sheet schedules
• Assist with journal entry preparation
• Assist with the preparation of files needed for annual audit
• Assist the bursar with record-keeping for school tuition and scholarships
• Process manual credit card payments
• Assist the Senior Director of Finance on any other reports as requested
• Help with day-to-day tasks and other financial duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

Must have excellent writing and communication skills. Must be attentive to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of dance and performing arts are helpful.

Hybrid work environment.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Senior Accountant

Institutional Support Internship

Advancement

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Institutional Support division within Advancement. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Institutional Support Manager with preparing foundation, corporate, and government proposals for submission
• Assist with drafting reports and acknowledgment letters for funders
• Assist with preparing Institutional Support mailings
• Assist with donor cultivation by tracking and processing ticket requests and event RSVPs
• Help organize and maintain accurate records in Raiser’s Edge
• Assist with researching prospective funding opportunities
• Help with day-to-day tasks such as copying and assembling materials
• Support Development Department-wide activities, including special events, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

Must have excellent writing and communication skills.  Must be attentive to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter.  Computer literacy is a must, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.  Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge a plus.  Knowledge of dance and performing arts preferred.

Hybrid work environment.  In-person availability required.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Institutional Support Manager

National Training Curriculum Internship

Education and Training

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the National Training Curriculum Assistant in organizing ABT’s NTC Teacher Training Sessions and Workshops as well as assisting with ABT Student Examinations. Weekend hours are possible for specific NTC Events. Additional opportunities and responsibilities are as follows: 

• Help organize details related to upcoming teacher trainings and examinations 

• Attend and assist in the teacher training workshops 

• Help manage NTC materials invoicing, payments and shipping 

• Research and update mailing lists for marketing 

• Oversee and maintain database and website updates 

• Help with day-to-day tasks such as copying and assembling materials 

• Print ABT Certificates for teachers and students 

• Other duties as assigned  

Position Qualifications: 

Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail, the ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter.  The ideal candidate has a strong interest in learning the administrative aspects of running an education program. 

Computer literacy is expected, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.  Knowledge of dance and performing arts is a requirement.   

 Must be able to commit to at least 15-20 hours a week.  Academic credit can be arranged.   

Primary Reporting Responsibility: National Training Curriculum Assistant

Major Gifts / Donor Relations Internship

Advancement

General Description: This position is responsible for assisting the Major Gifts Team and Manager of Donor Relations in stewarding members of Golden Circle, Majors, and Board of Trustees. General duties include:  

• Assist Major Gifts Associate with administrative duties and projects 
• Conduct in-depth online research of high net-worth single-ticket buyers for cultivation and addition into ABT’s Major Donor portfolio 
• Assist in managing portfolio of current and prospective donors, including the organization and maintenance of accurate records for files, Raisers Edge, and Playbill 
• Support Major Gifts and Advancement Department-wide activities and special events in conjunction with ABT’s annual seasons at either the Metropolitan Opera House or David H. Koch Theatre on a select basis as needed 
• Assist in processing gifts and drafting acknowledgement letters 
• Assist in creating and processing mailings 
• Help with day-to-day tasks such as copying and assembling materials 
• Assisting with ticket orders for ABT’s Summer and Fall New York Seasons 
• Assist with phone calls to donors to verify and collect ticket-related information  
• Helps organize hundreds of patron ticket orders in Excel and patron databases 
• Maintains accurate information in database involving ticketing, ticket order fulfillment, patron reports 
• Supports the organization and physical mailing of tickets 
• Assists with the editing and monitoring of all ABT Playbill’s and donor crediting across multiple pieces of literature and publication 
• Optional assistance with Met on-site Summer season, including Summer Gala, performances, Membership table 

Other duties as assigned  

Position Qualifications:  

Hybrid work environment. In-person availability required. Additional nights and weekends outside of regular office hours may be required to assist with staffing cultivation events.  

The ideal candidate has enthusiastic energy, a keen attention to detail, is highly organized and self-sufficient. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must have stellar interpersonal/customer service skills, the ability to meet strict deadlines, as well as multitask. Database experience a plus. Knowledge of and interest in ballet and the performing arts desired.  

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Major Gifts Associate
Secondary Reporting Responsibility: Manager of Donor Relations

Membership Internship

Advancement

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting with all operational facets of the Membership Department and will participate in all department fundraising events and activities.  The Membership Intern will support both departments in the following:

Membership: 

• Work with Membership Associate and Assistant Manager, Membership to collaborate on new ways to steward donors, generate acknowledgement letters, and update membership records accordingly.
• Work with Database Manager to maintain integrity of database and edit data to ensure accuracy
• Work with Membership Associate on various ways to target specific donor groups and ensure effective workflow within the department.
• Supports Membership Associate and Assistant Manager with member subscriptions/ticketing, data entry, database tracking, mailings, and donor confirmations
• Help clean and maintain Raisers’ Edge, our Donor Database.

Position Qualifications:  

Students must be available for a minimum of 12 hours per week. Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Excel, and familiarity with databases preferred but not required. This internship will provide a great opportunity to experience how a Membership and Advancement Department runs in a successful non-profit organization. Students seeking academic credit are encouraged to apply.

 Primary Reporting Responsibility: Membership Associate; and Assistant Manager, Membership

Press Internship

Press

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the Press and Public Relations Department.

• Maintains media lists
• Collects and distributes press clippings to staff
• Assists in researching press kit materials and assembling press kits
• Assists in distribution of approved photos to press
• Greets media crews and members of the press for interviews, photo shoots, or filming, and assists as needed
• Attends and assists at Company performances and special events
• Proofreads press releases and other materials
• Helps with day-to-day tasks and other Press duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

Must have excellent writing and communication skills. Must be attentive to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Experience in Photoshop and Mailchimp (or similar email platform) a plus. Knowledge of dance and performing arts preferred. May require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Hybrid work environment.  In-person availability required.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Press Coordinator
Secondary Reporting Responsibility: Director, Press and Web Development

Social Media Marketing Internship

Marketing

General Description: This position is a digital and social media role, assisting the Digital Marketing Coordinator with a primary focus on content and visual creation as well as media production. Projects and tasks include:

• Draft social media and email marketing content and language
• Contribute ideas to the social media content calendar
• Develop reports on social media analytics
• Copyedit and review posts/language
• Curate social media ideas for various ongoing campaigns
• Attend weekly meetings with the full Marketing team to discuss ongoing projects, ask questions, and learn more about ABT
• Assist, participate and aid with production and post-production of any ongoing video and photography projects
• Upload content and curate appropriate thumbnails
• Work with the marketing team to generate and manage seasonal merchandise

Position Qualifications:

Looking for a creative individual to contribute fresh and unique perspectives. Must have excellent writing and communication skills. Must be attentive to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter.  Knowledge of dance through visual media is highly preferred.  Proficiency in all social media platforms, plus the back-ends, Meta Business Suite, MailChimp,  and Adobe Suite preferred. Hybrid work environment. In-person availability required on a weekly basis.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Coordinator, Digital Marketing

Strategic Marketing Internship

Marketing

General Description: Strategic Marketing Intern to support the Marketing team across a range of brand, content, and campaign initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced arts environment, with a focus on creative services, digital content, and audience engagement.

• Assist with creative services projects, including merchandise design, out-of-home (OOH) advertising, and marketing collateral
• Support social media content capture, including photography and short-form video during rehearsals, events, and performances
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaign execution across digital, email, and print channels
• Help organize and manage creative assets, ensuring proper formatting and brand consistency
• Provide general support for photo shoots, video production, and content development
• Conduct light research on trends in performing arts marketing, social media, and audience engagement
• Help with day-to-day tasks and other Marketing duties as assigned 

Position Qualifications:

Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in Marketing, Communications, Arts Administration, Graphic Design, or a related field; Strong interest in performing arts, dance, or cultural institutions preferred; Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom; Experience with Canva, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace preferred; Familiarity with social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Hybrid work environment.  Weekly In-person availability required. 

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Manager of Marketing, Sales and Audience Development

Secondary Reporting Responsibility: Manager, Creative Services and Design

Special Events & Advancement Administration Internship

Advancement

General Description:This position is primarily responsible for assisting with all operational facets of the Membership and Special Events Departments and will participate in all department fundraising events and activities.  The Membership and Special Events Intern will support both departments in the following:

Event Coordination & Planning

• Assist with drafting event briefs outlining staffing needs, run-of-show details, and key logistics. 

• Prepare bio briefs for guest attendees and conduct prospect research for events

Administrative Support

• Produce and mail special event acknowledgment letters and event follow up materials (clean Excel lists, mail merge, print, scan originals, update records in database, and mail).

• Draft dress rehearsal and studio visit programs with updated casting and photos.

• Prepare and submit financial forms including donation and pledge forms, check requests, and invoices with supervision and assistance as needed. 

• Attend department meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.

• Upload photos and reference documents to the Development drive.

Operations & Logistics

• Place catering orders and assist with event setup and breakdown.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation for all events.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:  

Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects under strict deadlines. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Interest in the nonprofit sector; knowledge of dance and/or the performing arts preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.  Experience with Canva and Raiser’s Edge highly desired.

Preference will be given to candidates with evening and weekend availability during ABT’s performance season.

 Primary Reporting Responsibility: Advancement Associate, with tasks provided by the Manager, Special Event