Development Internship - Charleston Stage

Development Interns for Charleston Stage can expect to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days will be alike. Since Charleston Stage has a small company size, interns are able to have experience in and learn about all of the parts necessary to run a non-profit organization in the theatre arts.

Internships require 15-20 hours per week and are available for school credit.

RATE OF PAY: Interns will receive two tickets to all productions throughout the 2009-10 season, invitations to special events and a $500 stipend upon completion of term.

SUPERVISORS: Julian Wiles, Founder & Producing Artistic Director; Helen DeBuse, Donor Relations & Special Events Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:
* General office experience
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
* Event planning experience
* MacIntosh experience
* Database experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Great customer service
* Strong attention to detail and organization

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
* Answer phones
* Assist the Administrative Assistant in office supply orders, filing of documents and maintenance for phones, postage meter, and copy machine
* Run daily errands as necessary
* Act as a receptionist for any walk ins, package deliveries, etc.
* Assist the Administrative Staff in keeping the office clean (organizing office supplies, take out the recycling and trash)

DEVELOPMENT DUTIES:
1)Mailings
* Assist the Development Staff with major mailings: stuffing, personalizing and stamping envelopes and delivering to the post office
* Assist the Development Staff with all follow up mailing phone banks (follow up phone calls generally occur during the early evening in the Charleston Stage office)
2)Annual Dinner & Gala: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Gaillard Auditorium
* Assist Development Staff and Gala Committee solicit auction items
* Attend Gala Committee meetings (generally held every 2 weeks on Thursday at 5:30)
* Pick up items from Donors
* Assist organizing the images and promotional materials for the silent auction displays
* Must be available during the day of the event and must work during the event (Silent Auction set up & breakdown, Live Auction, Volunteer Coordination, check in and check out and clean up)
3)Theatre Society of 1736
* Must be available during the evening for Theatre Society Events 6:00pm - end of evening: Sept 10, Oct 8, Dec 3, Jan 14, Feb 25, Apr 8
* Assist Development Staff with Society event invitation mailings (pick up invites from printer, organize envelopes and stamps)
* Assist Development Staff with Theatre Society reservation tickets and will call
* Assist with name tags - creating, handing out and collecting at the end of the evening
* Attend Theatre Society reception post performance and assist with member hospitality

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume to Helen Debuse, Donors Relations and Special Events Manager at hdebuse@charlestonstage.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 4, 2009

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call: (843)577-5967
Email: hdebuse@charlestonstage.com
Visit: www.charlestonstage.com