IndyFringe – Summer Event Management Internship

About IndyFringe:

Our Mission: IndyFringe advances the performing arts by creating a multitude of opportunities for artists, audiences, and our community to thrive. Our signature project, the IndyFringe Theatre Festival will occur August 18 - Sep 4, 2022. The festival is a three-week-long event that hosts nearly 70 companies in six different venues. In addition, IndyFringe operates programming at our multi-venue IndyFringe Theatre on Mass Ave and Fringe on Wheels mobile venue.

Job Description:

IndyFringe is a small organization that depends on its interns for event management and marketing support in preparation for the IndyFringe Festival. The Summer Event Management Intern will take an active and hands-on role with a focus on Marketing & Operations.

Duties will be assigned based on the interns experience and professional development goals but may include:

Marketing: assist in creating promotions for the Festival and special events - including press releases, ads, email blasts, print collateral, social media posts and engagement - among other admin-related tasks.

Operations: recruit and train volunteers, assist with Box office / front of house duties, inventory management, research, office administration, data entry, and customer service.

Preferred Candidate Skills & Experience:

Available for occasional performances/events on evenings and weekends.
Prior experience in marketing / communications and design/photo editing a plus.
Strong writing and proof-reading skills.
Quick learner and able to wear multiple hats.
Passion for the arts and community involvement.
Willingness to work with people of all walks of life including volunteers, artists, and community leaders.
May be asked to perform some manual labor duties (hanging signs, banners, moving production equipment, etc).
Committed to working in an inclusive and welcoming environment.