Edmonton: Internship for Aspiring Artistic Director

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 14,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Theatre in Edmonton is offering an internship for an Intern Artistic Director to assist both the Artistic Director and Managing Producer. The role provides insight into artistic, management and producing requirements within a mid-sized creation theatre company during the 2014–2015 season.

The intern will participate in meetings, attend rehearsals, conduct research, assist with note-taking and plan outreach or fundraising proposals. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in directing or equivalent professional experience.
• Commitment to Edmonton’s theatre community.
• Interest in the full artistic, administrative and producing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Attend rehearsals and participate in production and creative meetings.
• Observe and assist Artistic Director and Managing Producer.
• Contribute to fundraising proposals and outreach planning.
• Support a team of fifteen to eighteen artists and production staff.
• Prepare final written report and share learnings with Catalyst’s newsletter.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in directing or equivalent experience

Tools

Macintosh

Microsoft Word

Job description

Catalyst Theatre in Edmonton is offering an internship for an Intern Artistic Director to assist both the Artistic Director and Managing Producer. The role provides insight into artistic, management and producing requirements within a mid-sized creation theatre company during the 2014–2015 season.

The intern will participate in meetings, attend rehearsals, conduct research, assist with note-taking and plan outreach or fundraising proposals. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.