Marketing Internship

Marketing

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting in Social Media and Box Office Strategy in the Marketing Department

• Drafts social media content
• Contributes ideas to the social media content calendar
• Develops reports on social media analytics
• Researches brand partnership opportunities
• Assembles and analyzes box offices sales reports to help prepare marketing strategies and objectives
• Organizes marketing reports and archival documents
• Researches competitive landscape by identifying and evaluating pricing and marketing best practices in Ballet and other comparable industries
• Maintains research databases
• Assists in monitoring season earned revenue budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with projects and goals
• Participates in creation of a dynamic pricing algorithm for season performances at Met Opera House and Koch Theatre
• Help with day-to-day tasks and other Marketing 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.  This position is available to students in at least their Junior-level year of Undergraduate Studies and Graduate-level students.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of dance and performing arts preferred.

Hybrid work environment.  Remote-only candidates welcome for Spring semester only.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: Associate Director, Box Office Strategy and CRM

Secondary Reporting Responsibility: Manager, Creative Services and Design

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

National Training Curriculum Internship

Education and Training

General Description: This position is primarily responsible for assisting the National Training Curriculum Assistant in organizing ABT’s NTC Teacher Training Sessions and assisting with ABT Student Examinations.

• Help organize details related to upcoming teacher trainings and examinations
• Attend and assist in the teacher trainings
• Help manage NTC materials invoicing and payment
• Research and update mailing lists for marketing
• Oversee and maintain database updates and document filing
• 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 skills.  Must be organized, have attention to detail, have ability to meet strict deadlines, and be a self-starter.  A strong dance background is a must, as well as an interest in the Administrative aspects of running a training program.

Must be at least a sophomore in college. 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.  Academic credit can be arranged.  Hybrid work environment.  In-person availability required.

Primary Reporting Responsibility: National Training Curriculum Assistant

Institutional Support Internship

Development

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

• Assist Institutional Support Associate with preparing foundation and government proposals for submission
• Assist with drafting reports and acknowledgment letters for funders
• Assist with preparing Institutional Support mailings
• Help organize and maintain accurate records in Raiser’s Edge
• Assist with researching prospective funding opportunities
• Assist with benefit fulfillment for corporate sponsors
• Help with day-to-day tasks such as copying and assembling materials
• Assist with maintaining department filing
• 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.  Must be at least a sophomore in college at time of application and be available for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Computer literacy is a must, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  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 Relations 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 recordkeeping 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: Controller

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” Weekend 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

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. This position is available to students in at least their Junior-level year of Undergraduate Studies and Graduate-level students. 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

Major Gifts / Donor Relations Internship

Development

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 Development 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. College student or recent graduate (Bachelor’s degree preferred) with availability to commit to a schedule of 3-5 days per week. 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 / Special Events Internship

Development

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: 

Membership: 

• Work with Membership Assistant and Coordinator to collaborate on new ways to steward donors, generate acknowledgement letters, and update membership records accordingly.  
• Work with Assistant Manager of Special Events to assist with logistics of member events including studio visits, receptions, and special lectures.  

• Work with Database Manager to maintain integrity of database and analyze and edit data to ensure accuracy.  
• Work with Membership Coordinator on various ways to target specific donor groups and ensure effective workflow within the department.  
• Supports Membership Associate with member subscriptions and ticketing, preparing, proofing, and customizing orders, data entry, database tracking, mailings, managing and reconciling expenses, and donor confirmations.   
• Help clean and maintain Raisers’ Edge, our Donor Database.  

Special Events: 

• Assist with mailings such as invitations, photos, acknowledgement letters, etc. 
• Format and edit mailing labels, envelopes, invitation lists, etc. 
• Maintain inventory of supplies (letterhead, brochures, invitations, stamps, seating charts) for Events department; responsible for ordering new materials as required 
• Manage distribution of departmental mail; update contact information for returned mail 
• Coordinate all departmental filings
• Assist in designing all in-house event materials such as place cards or event signage 
• Draft event descriptions for ABT website and update all events web pages 
• Prospect research as assigned 
• Produce Special Events acknowledgement letters 
• Track RSVPs for events 
• Serve as contact for patron event inquiries 
• Staff all special events 
• Other duties as assigned     

Position Qualifications:  

This position is available to students in at least their Junior-level year of Undergraduate Studies and Graduate-level students.  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 Development Department runs in a successful non-profit organization. Students seeking academic credit are encouraged to apply.   

 Primary Reporting Responsibility: Assistant Manager, Special Events and Membership Assistant