Festival Programming Intern

Internship Program

The Internship Program at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is designed to elevate and inspire the next generation of leaders in the arts and non-profit fields. At the Trust, students gain experience in arts leadership through a semester and summer program that provides fundamental workplace skills as well as specialized training in specific disciplines.

Internship Requirements:

• 10-15 weeks, 10-12 hours per week (maximum 150 hours per semester)
• Rising junior, senior, or one year post undergraduate degree, or currently enrolled in a master's program.

Programming Intern

Project Description:

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents international, national, and regional performing, literary, and visual arts programming of professional quality for the cultural enrichment and education of children, teens, and families. The Programming Intern will work on the various divisions of programming, including the Trust Presents Series, Children's Theater Series, Bridge Theater Series, and Highmark First Night Creativity Zone.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with contracts and visa applications (when necessary) for Children's Theater Series, Bridge Theater Series, and Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series.
• Assist with advance coordination of artists hotel and travel details on the Children's Theater Series, Bridge Theater Series, and Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents Series.
• Contribute to show offers, budgets, contracts, and show settlement processes.
• Connect with local artists and community organizations for upcoming public festival events.
• Develop outreach and marketing strategies for youth theater programming.

Learning Objectives:

• Event Coordination: Intern will gain hands-on experience in coordinating performances, festivals, and events.
• Collaborative Programming: Interns will gain hands-on experience with the many moving parts of season planning.
• Artist Communication: Intern will gain experience in working with artists directly and develop artist services skills, such as arranging travel and housing, providing hospitality needs, and serving as a point of contact.