The Berkshires are an excellent place to gain experience at a variety of creative economy businesses and organizations. Check out some of these opportunities available now!
Barrington Stage Company
Professional Internship Program (PIP)
Accepting Applications beginning January 2nd, 2010
The Professional Internship Program (PIP) is an intensive summer internship program offered to college age students interested in pursuing careers in theatre. Participants are chosen through a competitive application process to train and gain professional experience in various facets of Professional Equity Theatre.
Arts Administration Internships
Deadline: Not Listed
Arts Administration Internships are available in the following areas: Development, Education, Management, Marketing & Press, Company Management, House Management, Technical Theatre Internships, Electrics, General Technical, Props, Sound, Carpentry, Scenic Paint, Main Stage & Stage 2 Management, Costume Shop, Wardrobe. Click here to learn more!
Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP)
Deadline: Not Listed
B-HIP is an intensive arts management internship program that combines hands-on work experience with classes taught by arts administration faculty, TalkBacks with the area’s leading arts professionals, and the chance to fully participate in cultural events throughout Berkshire County. Interns are placed at full-time upper-level internships tailored to their interests and skill sets. Click here to learn more!
Berkshire Living
Deadline: Not Listed
Berkshire Living is offering editorial internships for qualified candidates interested in exploring careers in magazine print and online journalism for the late summer and into the fall season. Interns are provided with a thorough introduction and training in all aspects of magazine journalism and production. Internship duties include research, fact-checking, website maintenance, proofreading, and office duties. Interns will gain hands-on experience in publishing, with the possibility of contributing bylined articles and photography to the print and/or online edition of the magazine. Click here to learn more!
Berkshire Museum
Deadline: Rolling
The Berkshire Museum has a diverse art, history and natural science collection of approximately 30,000 objects. Currently the museum is seeking Programming and Special Events Interns, and Marketing/ Graphic Design Interns. Click here to learn more!
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Deadline: Not Listed
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is seeking an intern who will be responsible for helping with communications, database management and distribution of materials as well as: development and distribution of publications, grant research and materials coordination, community building and education events, managing press clippings and press report, and assisting with general office work. Click here to learn more!
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Deadlines: Summer Priority Deadline has passed. Off-season deadline: Rolling
Fall/Winter/Spring interns assist in the preparation for Jacob’s Pillow upcoming season. Off-season interns gain a broad perspective on arts administration, the dance field, and dance history while receiving on-the-job training, and experience working alongside professional staff both independently and collaboratively. Onsite housing can be arranged and is shared with other Pillow interns, as well as with artists-in-residence. Full and part-time internships for the fall, winter, and spring can be tailored to meet college credit needs and individual interests. Dates and times are flexible.
Summer Internships are comprised of real-work projects and responsibilities that develop professional skills and careers. Interns receive staff-led seminars, training and mentoring, on-campus housing, 3 meals a day, $500 stipend, and a $150 travel/sundry expense allowance. College credit, work-study, independent study, and/or cooperative learning programs may be available through your school. Or you may register for college credit at Jacob’s Pillow, through their partnership with the Division of Continuing Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Click here to learn more!
IS183 Art School of the Berkshires: Young Artists Program Intern
Deadline: Rolling
IS183 is seeking interns with an interest in the visual arts and/or education, combined with interest and enjoyment of children and young teens for their Young Artist Program.Candidates should be pursuing art as a major or supplementary course of study, and able to demonstrate some experience working with children. Click here to learn more!
MASS MoCA
Deadline: Fall deadline has passed. Check back for deadline for winter/spring.
MASS MoCA hires full-time interns for various departments. Paid interns are given $100/wk stipend and free housing with a block of the complex. Each applicant may apply to a maximum of 2 departments. Start and end dates vary by department. Click here to learn more!
Mainstreet Stage
Deadline: Not Listed
Fall 2010 Semester- Working for Main Street Stage presents a unique opportunity for an intern who will have the chance to be involved in (and will be required to participate in) all aspects of theatre production, from cleaning and space maintenance up through decisions on directors’ proposals and budget meetings. During the internship, the intern will become part of the group running the theatre and will walk away with a sound idea of the commitment and work required to run a non-profit community theatre. Click here to learn more!
Shakespeare & Company
Deadline: Not Listed
No Internship Opportunities listed. Check back often for updates. Click here to learn more!
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