Event Production Internship

The Poetry Society of New York is seeking an intern who will assist with the production of our programs & events. Event Production Interns’ duties may include:

• Assisting with set-up and breakdown of events

• Stage managing, taking video, selling merchandise and other on-site duties during events & rehearsals

• Writing, editing, designing, and printing runs of show, stage plots, venue layouts, materials lists, and other production documents

• Facilitating communication between with event casts, event staff, venues, sponsors, clients & other professional contacts to streamline production process

• Participating in the development of new production ideas and seeing them through to their execution

• Coordinating with the Communications & PR Interns as well as the Social Media & Digital Marketing interns to execute production elements related to promotional efforts

• Assisting the Communications & PR Interns as well as Social Media & Digital Marketing Interns with their duties, as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills; outgoing, confident, & calm under pressure

• Hands-on mentality; self-motivated, intuitive, & independent worker

• Strong artistic aesthetic & attention to detail

• Ability to work remotely & during nonstandard business hours

• Demonstrated familiarity with and enthusiasm for poetry, literature, theater, and performance art

• Experience using Eventbrite & Square Point of Sale system.

Communications & PR Internship

The Poetry Society of New York is seeking an intern who will assist with Communications & PR efforts for our company, events, and programs. Communications & PR Interns’ duties may include:

• Writing, editing, designing, & distributing press releases, flyers, posters, decks & other promotional materials

• Creating & updating content & settings for each program or event on Eventbrite, Squarespace, and Facebook

• Researching, identifying, pitching & maintaining relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, venues, potential sponsors & partners, potential clients & other professional contacts

• Presenting sponsorship & client pitches and proposals

• Attending industry events and making connections

• Coordinating with the Event Production Interns & the Social Media & Digital Marketing Interns to execute communications & PR strategies

• Assisting the Event Production Interns & the Social Media & Digital Marketing Interns with their duties, as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience using Canva or other graphic design software

• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and visual

• Excellent interpersonal skills; outgoing & confident

• Self-motivated & independent worker

• Avid media consumer & pro researcher

• Ability to work remotely & during nonstandard business hours

• Demonstrated familiarity with and enthusiasm for poetry, literature, and performance art

Non-Profit Development Intern

The Poetry Society of New York is seeking interns to assist with fundraising, sales, and business development for the society and its projects. Development Interns’ responsibilities may include:

• Researching & identifying potential business opportunities & funding sources including grant-makers, donors, clients, sponsors, potential members, and other potential funding sources

• Developing & maintaining relationships with grant-makers, members, donors, sponsors, clients, and other funders

• Maintaining a calendar of grant deadlines & our membership database

• Writing letters of inquiry & assembling grant applications

• Assisting with the development of our members program & fulfilling membership rewards

• Assisting with the coordination and execution of our Spring Gala

• Attending fundraising & networking events and making connections

• Writing, designing, and presenting sponsorship & client pitches and proposals

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills; outgoing, charming, and persuasive

• Ambitious, self-motivated & independent

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

• Ability to work remotely & during nonstandard business hours

• Strong organization skills & attention to detail

• Demonstrated familiarity with and enthusiasm for poetry, literature, and performance art

• Experience using Google Sheets, Excel, or other database software

• Experience using Canva or other basic design software

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