Literary Intern

Term 1: February – September
Term 2: October – January (for Playwrights Festival specifically)

Responsibilities:

-         Conduct preliminary reading of script submissions and provide feedback to Literary Manager

-         Conduct grant funding research

-         Manage volunteers at special events

-         Prepare letters, mailings, etc.

-         Input script submissions & playwrights into LATC Playwright Database

-         Help organize & create filing system for script submissions

-         Assist in procuring donations from local businesses for events: readings, workshops, Annual Playwrights Festival

-         Assist Literary Manager as needed

Desired skills and qualities:

-         Theater background either as practitioner or student (Theater-related B.A. preferred); must have ability to read plays for not only content but also for potential for production at the LATC.

-         Excellent Communication skills (in person, telephone, written)

-         Innovative, able to maximize productivity with limited resources

-         Professional, punctual, responsible, independent and a team player

-         Intermediate-Advanced Microsoft office skills (word, excel, PowerPoint)

-         Internet research

To apply, please send an e-mail to volunteers@thelatc.org with the following: Internship Application, resume and cover letter indicating which position you’re applying for and for which term. Please note that some positions will have different start/end dates.