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Organization Summary
The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company’s mission is to mentor, educate, and enrich underserved youth through the creation of collaborative original theatre. Our vision is a world where all youth are given the opportunities they need to succeed.
Job Summary
The Digital Marketing & Communications Intern will work closely with the Development Department on our 2019 “unusual” 26th Anniversary campaign in celebration of over two decades of life-changing arts education, mentorship, and community-building. The intern’s primary duties are to create and curate written, visual and/or video content using both archival materials and by conducting interviews with current and past US participants to be disseminated via our website, on-line communication channels, e-blasts, print, and at fundraising events.
The ideal candidate has exceptional writing, communication, and research abilities, as well as a journalistic sensibility to create compelling content — including infographics — for blog posts, the agency’s website, and social media platforms. The Digital Marketing & Communications Intern’s work will be seen by thousands of funders and supporters, and is a unique opportunity to tell the story of our incredible growth over the past 25 years and have a vital impact on the future growth of our programs.
The internship requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills in order to successfully complete the 10-week project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Desirable Skills
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Must be flexible working in a fast-paced, non-profit environment. This position works primarily in the US administrative office but must be willing to use personal equipment such as cell phone if working remotely.
Salary & Schedule
Consecutive 10-week internship between June 4, 2018 and August 24, 2018
Chosen candidate will be paid a total of $5,300 ($13.25/hour)
Position is expected to work 40 hours per week. Candidate must be open to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Please e-mail your resume and a cover letter, describing your experience/qualifications, why you are interested in this internship and what you hope to take away from it, to [email protected]. Include in the subject line of your email the title of the position in which you are applying. No calls please.
Additional Information
This internship is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. In addition to their full-time 10 week paid internship, interns will participate in educational events as part of the program. The educational events are designed to provide interns with a broader perspective of the vibrant arts and cultural landscape of the County. For additional information on the LACAC, the Arts Internship Program, and for a complete list of all the internships offered this summer, visit the Arts Commission website at www.lacountyarts.org.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. The Unusual Suspects provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
