Internship: Studio Programs

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 how school programming plays an important role in the success of our non-profit organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • General reception desk duties, including assisting students, parents, faculty, and renters as needed
  • Assisting with scheduling of all studio programs, including Young Dancers Program, Adult classes, Teen classes, YouthWorks, and more
  • Assisting with planning of school activities and other programs, including The Nutcracker, Open Houses, Spring Repertory Concerts, YouthWorks, Year End Demonstrations, and more
  • Responding to inquiries of new and existing students, especially phone calls
  • Assisting in registration, trial and placement classes of new students
  • Database maintenance
  • Organization and care of studio facilities
  • On-site support for events
  • Other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
  • Experience with MindBody, Constant Contact, and Canva
  • Exceptionally well organized with the ability to multitask
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills with parents, students, children, and faculty
  • Comfortable talking on the phone
  • Background in dance is preferable

DEADLINE

Ongoing

TO APPLY

Submit brief cover letter and resume to Rose Lee, Studio Programs Manager at rlee@ballettheatre.org.