CAREERS

School of Dance Internship 

The North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance Intern works directly with the School administrators, director, faculty and students. This is a wonderful opportunity to get hands-on experience working with one of the Nation’s premier dance organizations.

Candidate Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the staff in the day-to-day administrative duties of the School
• Assist with School activities including class check-in, summer intensive auditions and School performances
• Proactively support the School staff and faculty in the management of the students and assisting with projects including videotaping, Nutcracker auditions and performances, and School sales
• Assist in the maintenance of student contact information and records as well as the School Library and video archives

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and motivation
• Basic understanding of administrative responsibilities (Microsoft Office programs, faxing, photocopying, verbal communication/phone skills, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and appropriately represent North Carolina Dance Theatre
• Knowledge of dance and dance terminology recommended but not required

Status: Part-time, Internship (Unpaid)
Shift: The schedule for this internship will be flexible. Could include minimal weekends and evenings for classes, auditions and performances.

If interested, please send your resume to Allison Paksoy at schoolofncdt@ncdance.org. Please put “School of Dance Internship” in the subject line of the email.

The North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance offers the highest quality of dance instruction in ballet, modern and jazz technique to students ages three through adult. Since its opening in 1993, the School has grown to include two satellite locations, a successful adult division and well-regarded Summer Intensive and Pre-Professional programs.  The School has also attracted faculty members and guest teachers from world-renowned companies such as New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Boston Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance is the only dance school in North Carolina associated with a professional dance company as well as a major university, as the School has joined with UNC Charlotte to offer a professional training certificate in dance.

2010-2011 Male Company Apprentice Paid Positions
Position begins September 7, 2010

Please send a resume and headshot along with a DVD containing center work, a classical variation and a contemporary variation to:
 
North Carolina Dance Theatre
Attn: Darleen Callaghan
701 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

For more information contact Allison Paksoy at 704.372.0101 x2770 or schoolofncdt@ncdance.org.

Development Intern
Reporting to the Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator, the Development Intern is responsible for assisting with planning, implementing and coordinating special events specifically, but not limited to, the 2009 Annual Gala, McColl Room receptions, Sneak Previews, Opening Night Insiders receptions and Education & Outreach events.  He/she will partner with the development staff to determine best strategies for effective stewardship of donors; maintain ongoing and active networking with internal and external constituencies important to North Carolina Dance Theatre.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and plan special events and receptions.
• Process Acknowledgements and time-sensitive correspondence to individual donors.
• Work with the direct report and Director of Development to design, document, and implement a systematic and integrated donor relations program that encompasses donor recognition events, annual campaign status reports, and recognition conventions. 
• Devise and use consistent, accurate and appropriate information-sharing mechanisms for stewarding prospects and donors.
• Proactively support the stewardship responsibilities of the development staff by assisting in establishing and coordinating individualized stewardship plans for donors.
• Participate in the fund raising efforts of the department to include assuming responsibility for specific prospects, projects or campaigns as assigned; initiate and maintain contact with donors and prospective donors for cultivation and solicitation purposes.
• Assist in the planning and execution of the annual fundraising events and performance-related corporate receptions.
• Work collaboratively with the development staff to compose letters, compile appropriate invitation lists, engage featured program participants, create programs and provide program materials, and create and/or obtain donor awards and recognitions.
• Recommend and coordinate publicity of major gifts and donors with the development, marketing and communications team (both print and web-based publications).
• Manage production of the donor lists and information for performance playbills, quarterly/annual reports; determine the report recipients; and facilitate the mailing.

Please Contact Lindsay Sheppard @ 704.372.0101 x2773
Education: Arts Administration, Event Planning, Business Administration
Status: Part-time, Internship (Unpaid)
Shift: Monday and Wednesday (and occasional Friday’s if possible)

Graphic Design & Marketing Internship
North Carolina Dance Theatre seeks a Graphic Design & Marketing Intern for the Fall 2010 semester. The graphic design and marketing internship position is a new opportunity at NC Dance Theatre. The primary responsibility for this position will be to design, edit and assist with graphic design projects such as print ads, web ads, direct mail and social media at NC Dance Theatre as well as assisting the marketing team with daily tasks. The successful intern will leave this internship with an abundance of professional work to include in a portfolio.

Candidate requirements:

• Laptop capability with Adobe Design Premium software (Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Experience with Adobe Design software (Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Experience with social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr)
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Publisher)

Ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience with Flash and Dreamweaver
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A creative sense

Graphic Design & Marketing internship duties will include:

• Develop and edit marketing materials such as direct mail pieces, playbills, print ads, web ads, flyers and posters.
• Creating and implementing content for social media outlets.  (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube)
• Assist with archiving print materials samples.
• Ability to communicate with printers and publications to submit materials on deadline.
• Assist marketing department with special events and at performances.
• Other daily tasks for the marketing department as assigned. 

The schedule for this internship will be flexible. Could include minimal weekends and evenings for special events and performances.  Graphic design work could be done outside of the Dance Theatre office.