Internship: Development

José Mateo Ballet Theatre offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in arts administration, development and fundraising, marketing, and overall nonprofit organizational management. Internships are available throughout the year.

ABOUT ORGANIZATION

José Mateo Ballet Theatre is a vibrant and diverse community of artists, arts educators, students, audience members, and partnering organizations working at the intersection of artistic excellence, innovation, and social change. Directed by Cuban-born founder José Mateo and incorporated as a not-for-profit in 1986, JMBT has developed from a single studio dance school into the largest minority-led performing arts organization in Greater Boston, forging a new model for a ballet organization through innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach.

ABOUT POSITION

JMBT asks for a commitment of 10-20 hours per week. Interns may receive academic credit for their participation in the internship program. Active interns are eligible for complimentary tickets to performances and free adult ballet classes.

Interns at JMBT gain a general understanding of arts management and the operations of non-profit organizations as well as the important role development plays in the success of every non-profit organization by having a hands-on role in development, fundraising, and donor cultivation initiatives.

RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Donor Management
    • Maintain donor database
    • Prospective donor research
    • Assist in donor cultivation efforts
  • Drafting and sending solicitation and thank you letters
  • Assisting with giving campaigns
  • Assisting with development phone calls
  • On-site support for events
  • Other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
  • Exceptionally well organized with the ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking on the phone

TO APPLY

Submit brief cover letter and resume to Yummi Wang, Development Associate at ywang@ballettheatre.org.

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