Jobs & Internships
If you are interested in joining TCG's staff, please check back regularly to find out which positions are currently available. For national employment opportunities, visit ARTSEARCH, TCG's comprehensive publication of job listings in the arts.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Development
Theatre Communications Group seeks senior development professional to manage and oversee fundraising for the national organization for the American theatre. TCG’s development department currently raises approximately $4 million annually, representing 45% of organizational income.
The director of development will work closely with the senior management team and the executive director to align income with organizational priorities, will manage department workflow and track progress. He/she will supervise development staff and determine department structure. The successful candidate will be committed to TCG’s mission to strengthen, nurture and promote the professional not-for-profit American theatre, and will have demonstrated ability in soliciting and securing contributed income. The director of development should have extensive management experience and a solid grasp of major gift fundraising. He/she will be highly organized and energetic with inspired team-building and leadership skills. A passionate commitment to the arts, a sense of humor and highly developed creativity are essential. Extensive fundraising experience and a Bachelor’s degree are required; a graduate degree preferred. Some travel will be required.
Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Theatre Communications Group, 520 8th Avenue, 24th floor, New York NY 10018, fax 212.609.5901, email devsearch@tcg.org. No phone calls please.
INTERNSHIPS
Fundraising/PR/Audience Programs Intern
Intern will divide their time between the Development, Audience Programs and Communication departments. This internship will introduce you to all aspects of non-profit development, ranging from foundations and corporations to individual donors as well as expose you to communications for the theatre and non-profit arena in all forms of media. This internship will also offer the opportunity to work Free Night of Theater, TCG's national audience development program. Responsibilities will include proposal preparation, correspondence with funders, prospect research, proofreading, writing press releases, maintaining relationships with key media, and managing correspondence with member theatres involved in audience development campaigns. Candidate must have good computer skills; a strong attention to detail; excellent writing and communication skills; the ability and attitude to work in close collaboration; and a knowledge of (and interest in) theatre.
National Conference Intern
The National Conference Intern will assist with all planning, correspondence, registrant materials and other logistics for TCG’s annual National Conference, which will be held in Baltimore in June 2009. He or she will attend the conference as a staff member of TCG, and will be an integral part of the planning team, working with TCG staff and board members as well as professionals in the theatre field. This internship is best for someone who wants to have access to a broad range of theatre companies and artists and to gain an understanding of the issues facing the national theatre field. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, able to think quickly on his or her feet and fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Web Intern
TCG's website provides support for all of TCG's programs and services, which makes the web internship an ideal way to learn about all of the departments and offerings at TCG. Responsibilities are diverse, but focus is on editing and adding content to the TCG website. Position will gain exposure to HTML, CSS, javascript and ColdFusion technologies. Projects slated for the Summer 2007 are a full site accessibility project and the early stages of major TCG software migration. Seeking a candidate with keen problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a comfortable knowledge of basic HTML.
American Theatre Magazine/Publications
Intern's responsibilities will include working with the editorial, design and production staff of the magazine, with the possibility of some writing assignments. Candidate must have strong journalism skills. Intern will also work with the book program, assisting in editorial duties, maintaining database, inputting and proofreading manuscripts. Must have good computer skills and a strong attention to detail.
Artistic Programs
Intern will provide administrative support for department that addresses the needs of both theatre institutions and individual artists. Responsibilities include assisting in the administration of grant and fellowship programs and with the logistics for national forums and artist roundtables, maintaining departmental files and attending staff and project meetings as necessary.
Management Programs & Advocacy/Education Programs
Intern will provide administrative support for both the management and advocacy/education departments. Various duties include compiling financial, productivity and topical research, special events coordination, publication responsibilities, assistance with advocacy on various legislative issues, attending staff and project meetings as necessary and general departmental operations support.
To apply send résumé and cover letter indicating your primary area of interest to:
TCG Internship Program
520 Eighth Avenue, 24th floor
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 609-5900
Fax: (212) 609-5901
Email: jcleary@tcg.org