Internship Opportunity: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre External Affairs/Marketing Department Intern

Internship Opportunity: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre External Affairs/Marketing Department Intern

 

Internship Title: External Affairs/Marketing Department Intern

Compensation: Course Credit & Free Unlimited Classes at The Ailey Extension

Internship Start & End Dates: Mid July 2011 – January 4, 2012 (Flexible Hours)

Location: New York, NY

 

Qualifications:

Candidates should of course have an interest in dance, be comfortable with patron engagement, have knowledge of all Microsoft Office software, be a good multi-tasker, and should thrive in a high-energy, busy work environment. EOE. The right candidate will be representing Ailey to our highly valued group leaders, and thus must have an excellent attitude both on the phone and in-person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is seeking an intern to assist their External Affairs/Marketing Department with their Group Sales Campaign.   Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with direct mail and email marketing campaigns, working directly with box office personnel on order fulfillment, aiding the Group Sales Coordinator with additional correspondence, record-keeping and reporting, running errands to the theater, and covering some performances on nights and weekends as a part of the External Affairs team. Excellent opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading dance companies during their highly anticipated New York City Center Season.

About The Company:

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is the umbrella organization that supports the activities of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs and the Ailey Extension. The Foundation is able to extend internship opportunities to an outstanding candidate with an interest in Marketing.

 

How To Apply:

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Ashley Pitman with “External Affairs/Marketing Department Internship” in the subject line to apitman@alvinailey.org.  For additional information please visit http://www.alvinailey.org/.

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