Empty Space Uncommon Theatre | Getting Involved













	Current Openings:

	There are no positions open at this time.
	Internships
	The Empty Space offers both Summer Internships (June through August) and Season Internships (September through May) in the following areas: MARKETING DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT STAGE MANAGEMENT AUDIENCE SERVICES MANAGEMENT
	Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, to be considered for a full- season position, applicants are encouraged to apply before September 1st.

	Interns are highly valued members of our company. We have a small full-time professional staff and rely heavily on our interns. We trust interns with significant responsibilities in each department in the belief that it's an extremely valuable way to learn the practice of theater. That being said, we sadly report that internships are often unpaid, and we are unable to provide housing.Interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours/week; schedules are decided individually with department heads. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume along with a cover letter which inludes the following information: What are your career goals? What are your goals for an internship with The Empty Space In which department are you interested in interning? (You can list more than one; we are often able to design an internship that allows an intern to work in more than one department.) Are you interested in a Summer Internship or a Season Internship?
	All internship inquiries should be mailed to: Internship Coordinator The Empty Space Theatre at 12th & Marion 901 12th Avenue P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122
	Intern Job Descriptions

	Marketing
	The Marketing Intern will assist in all aspects of communication with the media, Empty Space audiences, and the general public: generating story ideas, drafting news releases, designing direct mail pieces, writing program articles, creating displays, handling bulk mailings, updating mailing lists, assisting at photo shoots, monitoring the theater website, maintaining publicity files and archives, and generally helping develop and carry out creative low-cost plans to reach new audiences. Depending on the intern’s interests and aptitudes, s/he may also be given lead responsibility for a particular short-term campaign or project. Experience in desktop publishing and/or computer graphics is highly desirable.

	Development
	The Development Intern will assist in the theater’s fundraising efforts, including grants research, grant writing, budgeting and formal grant evaluations. The Development Intern will also help to manage individual giving, including solicitation, acknowledgement and donor database maintenance. S/he will assist with invitations, procurement and execution of our annual benefit. This intern will attend monthly meetings of The Empty Space Board of Directors and the Development Committee. These meetings provide a unique opportunity to gain better understanding of the governing procedures of non-profits. Special projects to be organized with and for the Board of Directors will be a key part of this learning experience.