Administrative Theatre Internship - UT Theatre Department

About the Office: 

UT Theatre Department Admin Offices - 206 McClung Tower

About the VOLinternship Program: 

The VOLintern Program is UTK's on-campus internship program. Each internship will run for the duration of one academic semester. Students will be able to gain real work experience without leaving campus! Gain access to real-world experience, enhanced professional development, and industry mentors by applying now! 

About the Internship:

The Department of Theatre/Clarence Brown Theatre seeks a creative and energetic undergraduate student who is passionate about the arts and theatre for their Administrative Internship. This internship would focus on the administrative and business functions of the Department of Theatre/Clarence Brown Theatre. Additionally, this intern will be introduced and exposed to the various elements required to manage a non-profit arts and culture entity.

Internship Responsibilities: 

This internship would work with various administrative positions, including but not limited to: Outreach, Company Management, External Relations, Events, Audience Engagement, and Box Office.

Responsibilities may include:

• Help coordinate and run auditions for upcoming productions.
• Assist with visiting guest artists.
• Tabling various on-campus and off-campus events.
• Working with schools during our student matinee productions.
• Helping to set up/break down events (on and off campus locations).
• Assisting Front of House/Audience Engagement during the run of productions.
• Basic office work and administrative tasks."

Qualifications 

• A current undergraduate student in good academic standing with knowledge and appreciation for performing arts. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel and PowerPoint). Willingness to learn and work in a collaborative environment. Good communication and customer service skills.

Additional Information

Our department has a dual mission of training students in a professional theatre environment, our intern would be introduced and exposed to professional regional theatre and professional guest artists. Which is a great opportunity to build your resume and industry connections.

How to Apply: 

• Apply via Handshake by submitting your Resume and Cover Letter
• For preference, please make sure to address how this position with help you gain experience for your career goals and how an on-campus internship with benefit you in your Cover Letter.