Internship: Marketing

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.

JMBT believes that the educational, health, community building, and cultural value of ballet can be shared and enjoyed by everyone, benefiting constituents regardless of age, body type, or background—economic or cultural. This belief drives our work, which consists of three interconnected programmatic areas: Performance including our yearly production of The Nutcracker, Education and Training, and Dance for World Community.

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

RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Social Media management
  • Maintain social media calendar and posting schedule
  • Taking photos and videos of daily JMBT classes
  • Keep up to date with ongoing social media trends
  • Creation and distribution of marketing materials
  • Assisting in distribution campaigns of flyers
  • Assisting in mailing campaigns of postcards
  • Brand management and market research
  • Database maintenance
  • Completing online marketing listings and ads
  • Assisting with marketing phone calls
  • On-site support for events
  • Other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
  • Experience with WordPress, Constant Contact, and Canva
  • Photography and video skills, experience with photo and video editing
  • Exceptionally well organized with the ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking on the phone
  • Background in dance is preferable

TO APPLY

Submit brief cover letter and resume to Isobel Chang, Marketing Director at ichang@ballettheatre.org.

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