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Jacob's
Pillow
Summer Internships
May 26 September 3, 2009
Internships
are available for the summer
Festival
as well as for fall,
winter, and spring.
As
a summer Festival intern, you will:
- Be
a member of the team that presents world class contemporary,
ballet, jazz and cultural dance; along with over 200 free public
engagement events including performances, talks, master classes,
community classes, open rehearsals and archives access; and
brings renowned faculty to provide professional-track dance
training.
- Receive
on-the-job training and experience working with professional
staff in arts administration, technical theatre, and documentation.
- Gain
broad perspective on the international performing arts field
and dance history.
- Live
on site in an international community of artists, faculty, scholars,
staff, students, and 31 interns, for three dance-filled months.
- Enjoy
the rich heritage of this National Historic Landmark in the
beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
For
more information about the Pillow experience please visit:
The
Pillow Setting
Campus
Life
Virtual
Tour of Jacob's Pillow
Summer
Internship Video by Videography Interns
Jacob's
Pillow internships are comprised of real-work projects and responsibilities
that develop professional skills and careers. Interns function
as integral members of department teams and are charged with upholding
the organization's work standards, ethics, and policies.
Interns
receive staff-led seminars, training and mentoring, on-campus
housing, 3 meals a day, $500 stipend, and a $150 travel/sundry
expense allowance. When work responsibilities and availability
permit, interns attend Festival
performances and events, community
dance classes, and master
classes, without charge.
College
credit, work-study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning
programs may be available through your school. Or you may register
for college credit at Jacob's Pillow, through our partnership
with the Division of Continuing Education at the University of
Massachusetts , Amherst check with your college registrar's
office and department whether these credits will transfer to your
school. Consult with Jacob's Pillow Education staff to register
for credits on arrival day at the Pillow; credit fee information
is available after May 1.
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Positions for 2009 are available in:
Archives/Preservation
Artist
Services/Operations
Business
Development:
Individual Support/Special Events
Development:
Institutional Support
Editorial/Press
Education
Graphic
and Web Design
Photojournalism
Presenting
Production
Ticket
Services/Development
Ticket
Services/House Management
Ticket
Services/Managerial
Video
Documentation
How
To Apply:
Write
a cover letter explaining a) why you wish to intern at Jacob's
Pillow, b) what position(s) you are applying for, and in what
priority order, c) your qualifications and interests, and d) your
goals and expectations for the internship.
Assemble
a complete application in this order: (1) Intern
application form; (2) cover letter; (3) resume;
(4) at least two work-related references with names, titles, relationships,
phone numbers, and email addresses; (5) two letters of recommendation;
and (6) if applicable, support materials specified in position
descriptions.
If
you are applying for more than one position, discuss this and
prioritize them in your one cover letter. Make a separate copy
of your complete application FOR EACH POSITION for which you are
applying, PLUS ONE OFFICE FILE COPY. (Please note: only one copy
is required of support materials for video, photography, or graphics).
Mail all copies together in one envelope. Only complete applications
will be considered.
Jacob's
Pillow Summer Internship Program Dates:
May
26 September 3, 2009
Apply
by:
February
6 for priority consideration
March
2 for consideration
After
March 2, call 413-243-9919 x17 to inquire if openings are available
We
appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your materials.
Send applications to:
The
Intern Program at Jacob's Pillow
Attention:
Intern Coordinator
358
George Carter Rd
Becket
, MA 01223
Phone:
413.243.9919
Fax:
413.243.4744
Email:
info@jacobspillow.org
Criteria
for acceptance are the same for everyone without regard to race,
color, gender, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national or
ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The Intern
Program is part of The School at Jacob's Pillow, "J.R."
Glover, Director of Education.
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A
2008 Video Documentation Intern films a Pillow artist welcome
photo
Christpher Duggan
The
summer I spent as a Production Intern was one of the best
summers
of my life. Kim Rush,
former Pillow Intern
A
Production Intern takes part in a
Ted
Shawn Theatre load out
photo
Christpher Duggan
Archives/Preservation
Interns set up an exhibit in Blake's Barn
photo
Christpher Duggan
A
2008 Production Intern runs sound for an Inside/Out performance
photo
Christpher Duggan
A
Video Documentation Intern works with staff in the editing room
photo
Christpher Duggan
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Archives/Preservation
Two
Archives/Preservation Interns work alongside the Director of Preservation,
providing public access to the Pillow's extensive collection of
videos, photographs, books, and other historical materials. The
early weeks of the internship are devoted to assisting with mounting
temporary exhibitions. During the Festival, interns help facilitate
various aspects of the Audience Engagement Program and create
database records for documentation videos.
Candidates
should possess wide-ranging knowledge of dance, as well as computer
experience and preferably some familiarity with archival practices.
Filemaker Pro experience would be most helpful, but a general
understanding of computer databases is acceptable. Attention to
detail is important, and interpersonal skills are needed for the
frequent interaction with artists, faculty, students, resident
scholars, and the general public.
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An
Archives Intern assists in
designing
an exhibit
photo
Maxwell Citizen Kepler
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Artist
Services/Operations
Three
Operations Interns assist the Operations staff in the day-to-day
management of a multi-venue dance festival, and are responsible
for a wide variety of logistics associated with artist services,
special events, facilities maintenance, and customer service.
Artist service duties include attending company manager meetings,
coordinating artist hospitality, housing, and transportation,
and welcoming our traveling artists, faculty, scholars, and students.
Special events work includes involvement in both the planning
and setup for Jacob's Pillow events as well as group events and
rentals. Operations Interns act as a liaison between departments
for planning special events, from setups of tables, chairs, and
portable sound systems, to operating sound equipment during the
events. Facilities maintenance responsibilities include helping
the grounds remain clean and presentable, ensuring patron comfort
and safety, and implementing minor repairs and improvements. Customer
Service tasks include answering general inquiries, assisting disabled
patrons, serving shifts in the Box Office as needed, and directing
parking. There are also many administrative duties including data
entry and maintenance, resource scheduling and tracking, and participation
in various research projects. In short, the Operations Team works
with all departments to make sure all aspects of Festival and
campus life run smoothly.
Candidates
must demonstrate a genuine interest in company, stage, or event
management. They should be detail-oriented, organized, and efficient
at multi-tasking. They must be able to work long hours through
frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, tackle projects
both independently and collaboratively, and have excellent customer
service skills. A successful candidate must be able to do all
of this while maintaining a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
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2008 Artist Services/Operations Intern welcomes Alonzo King, artistic
director of Alonzo King's LINES Ballet
photo
Christpher Duggan
Production
Interns prepare a set for a Ted Shawn Theatre performance
photo
Christpher Duggan
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Business
The
Business Intern receives broad exposure to the financial aspects
of a nonprofit organization. Within the area of financial management,
the intern focuses on income-producing areas such as ticketing,
retail, and food management, and collaborates on interdepartmental
projects. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts and maintaining
accounting records. Interfacing with Ticket Services includes
weekly shifts in customer service, with duties in order taking,
processing and reconciling phone, mail, fax, and Internet ticket
orders and exchanges. This internship provides excellent business
training for those who plan to run their own arts organizations.
Candidates
should possess a basic knowledge of accounting principles, some
spreadsheet and accounting software experience, and a personal
sense of diplomacy and confidentiality. A keen eye to detail,
strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and experience
in customer service are necessary.
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My
entire experience as an intern had a profound effect on my life.
--
former Pillow intern
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Development:
Individual Support/Special Events
The
Individual Support/Special Events Intern works closely with Development
staff raising funds from individuals. Duties include assisting
with more than 25 special events, VIP arrangements, membership
recruitment, donor prospect research, gift acknowledgement, and
fundraising mailings. The intern learns all facets of an individual
giving office, including the use of the Raiser's Edge donor database.
Candidates
should possess strong interpersonal, verbal and writing skills,
and must be flexible, team-oriented, positive, detail-oriented,
able to manage multiple projects concurrently, and discreet in
handling sensitive donor-related information. Excellent computer
skills are required in Word, Excel, and Internet research. Candidates
must include two writing samples, maximum two pages in length
each, with their application.
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A
Development Intern works with staff
photo
Christpher Duggan
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Development:
Institutional Support
The
Institutional Support Intern works closely with Development staff
to seek and report on funding from foundations, corporations,
and government agencies that support the arts. The office of Institutional
Support works with all departments to address the financial goals
of the organization, including artistic, educational, programmatic,
operational, endowment, and capital needs. Responsibilities include
prospect research, proposal and report writing, sponsorship underwriting,
constituent management using Raiser's Edge database software,
and participating in department strategy and planning meetings,
Inside/Out, special events, and member recruitment.
Candidates
should possess strong writing and analytical skills, an interest
in arts advocacy, strong interpersonal skills, and general office
administration skills. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able
to manage multiple projects with firm deadlines, team-oriented,
and discreet in relation to VIPs and confidential info rmation.
Word, Excel, and computer research skills required. Candidates
must include two writing samples, maximum two pages in length
each, with their application.
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Performer
Bill Irwin and a
Development
Intern after the 75th Anniversary Gala performance
photo
Christopher Duggan
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Editorial/Press
Two
Editorial/Press Interns assist with all aspects of securing and
maintaining media coverage of Jacob's Pillow, Festival artists,
and presented programs; and managing the editing and production
of weekly printed programs. The press responsibilities include
helping to manage press relations and materials, maintaining clippings
archives, drafting news and e-mail advisories, and writing press
releases and copy for the E-mail Club. The editorial responsibilities
include collecting program information from artists, editing and
trafficking copy and layouts for approval, proofreading, and interfacing
with the Graphics team and printers. As part of the Marketing
team, the Editorial/Press Interns also develop strategy and execute
targeted promotions, give public tours, and work in the Ticket
Services Office each week.
Candidates
should be strong writers who are detail-oriented, organized, effective
time managers, and have excellent interpersonal skills and marketing
instincts. Basic knowledge of the dance field is preferred; Journalism,
English, Public Relations, Communications and Marketing majors
are encouraged to apply. Candidates must include three writing
samples with their application.
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A
Press Intern and a Graphic Design Intern editing a program design
photo
Maxwell Citizen Kepler
"I
learned a lot about working in a professional office environment
and a lot about my own preferences and goals for future career endeavors."
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Amy Jacobus, 2008 Press/Editorial Intern
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Education
Two
Education Interns work with the Education staff to coordinate
and implement intensive dance education programs for professionals,
pre-professionals, and the public. Interns participate in the
administrative, financial, and logistical functions of programming
and interact daily with a distinguished faculty of international
artists, accomplished program participants from all over the world,
and community groups such as dance studios, K-12 classroom teachers,
youth organizations, and special needs groups. Administrative
duties include scheduling; participant data collection; managing
program information distributed to faculty and students; summarizing
evaluations; compiling participant contact information; and diligent
office maintenance of records, correspondence, and filing. Duties
involving public interaction include leading campus tours and
orientation sessions, assisting incoming and outgoing students
with program needs, planning group visits, managing Community
Dance Classes and Master Classes, and opening and closing campus
studios each day.
Candidates
must have a dance background, an interest in national dance education
initiatives; be detail-oriented and efficient at multi-tasking
and time management; possess excellent writing, interpersonal,
and problem-solving skills; and be able to work both independently
and collaboratively. Candidates must include two writing samples,
maximum two pages in length each, with their application.
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I
performed at the Pillow, spoke there, directed workshops there,
but what I've seen on its stages over 50 summers has taught me things
about dancing that I never could have learned from books.
-
Deborah Jowitt, dance critic,
Village
Voice
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Graphic
and Web Design
The
Graphic Design Intern works closely with the Graphics Design Coordinator
to design and produce printed and electronic materials to promote
Festival performances and events, maintaining a high-quality aesthetic
in all materials. Primary responsibilities include laying out
weekly programs for two theatres; designing and producing on-campus
displays, as well as ads, e-blasts and flyers; managing relationships
with printers, mail house and on-campus distribution; and assisting
all of the organization's graphics efforts across departments.
As part of the Marketing team, the Graphics Design Intern also
develops strategy and executes target-marketing promotions, gives
public tours, assists with market research, and works in the Ticket
Services Office each week.
Candidates
should be well versed in Indesign and CS3 products; experience
with HTML coding is a plus. Applicants must be detail-oriented,
organized, effective time managers, and possess marketing instincts.
Excellent design and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidates
must submit a portfolio of recent design work with their application.
Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like
your portfolio returned.
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Photojournalism
The
Photojournalism Intern works with the Graphics Design Coordinator
to document Festival performances and events, and to produce images
for the promotion of Jacob's Pillow. The internship offers the
opportunity to work in a fast-paced professional environment and
to understand the marketing and archival uses of photographic
images. The intern photographs visiting companies in rehearsal
when appropriate, dance classes in the professional School, cast
parties, donor events, talks, performances on the outdoor stage,
and more. Intern responsibilities also include editing and cataloging
all images taken into I-View, the digital photo archive, and producing
prints and photo CDs for Marketing and other departments in a
timely manner. The Photojournalism Intern interfaces on a professional
level with all departments, the public, and company members. As
part of the Marketing team, the Photojournalism Intern also helps
to develop strategy and execute target-marketing promotions, gives
public tours, assists with research, and works in the Ticket Services
Office each week.
Candidates
should possess a strong background in photography and some background
in film photography. Candidates should be comfortable shooting
live action in low, in/outdoor, and varying light situations.
Additionally, candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills,
be detail-oriented, organized, and effective time managers with
a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and I-View. At least one
of the required references or recommendations must be from a photography
professor/instructor/professional, and candidates must submit
a portfolio of photographic work with their application. Please
send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your
portfolio returned.
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A
Photojournalism Intern captures
Danish
Dance Theatre on the historic Pillow Rock
photo
Christopher Duggan
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Presenting
The
Presenting Intern gains broad knowledge of the functioning of
an international dance festival, including various aspects of
presenting, artist management, team leadership, and business practices,
working with the Program Manager. A major responsibility area
is leading a peer group to program and produce a large community
event. Another is the Inside/Out series of performances on the
outdoor stage, for which the intern is the primary contact for
30 dance companies, coordinating the logistical needs for their
shows. Duties may include working in the Ticket Services Office
each week, and floating to assist a variety of other departments.
Some general administrative assistance is part of the internship.
Candidates
should have experience in presenting dance performances and liaising
with artists and technical staff; possess strong project management,
leadership, interpersonal, detail orientation, writing, and editing
skills; and be confident in public speaking. Computer skills are
required in Word, Excel, and Internet research. Candidates must
include two writing samples, maximum two pages in length each,
with their application.
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2008 Presenting Intern introduces the evening's performers on
Inside/Out
photo
Christpher Duggan
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Production
Eleven
Production Interns work with the Production Staff, learning and
gaining experience through Festival set-up, company load-ins,
and show-operating positions in both of our theatres, a tour outdoor
stage, and in any of our three studios. During the first three
weeks of the internship, Production Interns open and clean the
theatres and studios, install the full lighting and sound systems,
lay multiple dance floors, and hang repertory soft goods. During
company load-ins, general jobs include hanging and focusing lights,
laying dance floors, constructing scenery, maintaining wardrobe,
and the loading and unloading of trucks. Every show at Jacob's
Pillow is operated by the Production Interns, who rotate through
backstage positions, such as Light Board Operator, Sound Board
Operator, Fly Rail, Props, Wardrobe or Assistant Production Coordinator.
Typical show call duties include running lighting and sound consoles,
moving scenery and props, operating rigging systems, and assisting
in planning for upcoming performances. Interns are required to
attend workshops in all aspects of production instructed by either
Jacob's Pillow Staff or visiting company artists and designers.
Candidates
must demonstrate a genuine interest in technical theatre or production/stage
management. They should be detail-oriented, organized, and efficient
at multi-tasking. They must be able to work long hours through
frequent interruptions, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights
up to 30 feet, tackle projects both independently and collaboratively,
and have excellent customer service skills. A successful candidate
must be able to do all of this while maintaining a positive attitude
and a sense of humor.
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Production
Interns set lights for the season opening gala performance
in
the
Ted Shawn Theatre
photo
Maxwell Citizen Kepler
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2006 Production Intern runs sound for a Ted Shawn Theatre performance
photo
Stefanie Motta.
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Ticket
Services/Development
The
Ticket Services/Development Intern alternates between two roles:
working in the Box Office and working as part of the Development
team. Working with Ticket Services staff, responsibilities include
educating patrons, providing exemplary customer service, processing
orders and exchanges, and assisting with projects in data management
and group sales. As part of the Development team, responsibilities
include assisting with special events, donor prospect research,
fundraising mailings, donor gift acknowledgements, and member
e-newsletter production.
Candidates
should be confident in a public leadership role, detail-oriented,
organized, effective time managers, and self-motivated. Excellent
interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. Experience
in retail customer service and accounting is preferred. Excellent
computer skills in Word, Excel, and Internet research are preferred.
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A
Ticket Services
Intern assists
a
patron with their ticket purchase
photo
Christpher Duggan
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Ticket
Services/House Management
The
Ticket Services/House Management Intern alternates between two
roles: house managing the Doris Duke Theatre and working in the
Box Office. While house managing, duties include training and
supervising volunteer ushers; managing the audience's entrance,
seating, and exit from the theatre; ensuring prompt curtain times;
maintaining appropriate conditions in the theatre; and auditing
attendance. The Intern works closely with the Ticket Services
staff, the Ted Shawn Theatre House Manager, the Operations team,
the General Manager, and the Production staff. Working with Ticket
Services staff, responsibilities include educating patrons, providing
exemplary customer service, processing orders and exchanges, and
assisting with projects in data management and group sales
Candidates
should be confident in a public leadership role, detail-oriented,
organized, effective time manager, and self-motivated. Excellent
interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. Experience
in house management, retail customer service and accounting is
preferred.
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Ticket
Services/Managerial
The Ticket Services/Managerial Intern
assists the Ticket Services Manager by training and coaching other
interns; opening or closing the office; reconciliation;
providing superb customer support; working closely with other
departments and company managers; and managing group sales and
data. The intern works closely with the Ticket Services Manager,
House Managers, the Operations team, the General Manager, the
Marketing team, and the Production staff. Educating patrons, processing
orders and exchanges, and working as part of the Marketing team
to develop, execute, and analyze sales and marketing strategies
are central parts of this position.
Candidates
should be confident in a public leadership role, detail-oriented,
organized, effective time managers, and self-motivated. Excellent
interpersonal and customer service skills are a must. Experience
in retail customer service and accounting is preferred.
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Ticketing Services Intern informs the Ted Shawn Theatre House Manager
the status of the house
photo
Maxwell Citizen Kepler
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Video
Documentation
Two
Documentation Interns work with the staff videographer to chronicle
the Festival season. Responsibilities include videotaping performances,
classes, rehearsals, and lectures. Other duties include setting
up equipment, monitoring video viewing facilities, filling duplication
requests, and helping maintain the Pillow's extensive video archives.
Candidates
are required to have familiarity withbasic video equipment, as
well as experience shooting dance. Candidates must include a brief
sample of video work, preferably of dance, with their application.
Photo
at top: Maxwell Citizen Kepler |
Video
Documentation Interns
film
an Inside/Out performance
photo
Christopher Duggan
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