Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is currently accepting Marketing/PR internship applications for Summer 2013.

CST's Marketing/PR internship offers a rich and challenging experience for qualified college students, graduates and young professionals who are actively pursuing careers in professional theater administration. Marketing/PR interns are entrusted with a great deal of responsibility and have the opportunity to play an integral role in the Theater's Marketing Department. A small stipend will be provided.

Applications must be received by Monday, April 1, 2013.

The Marketing Department is charged with the development and execution of strategic plans to promote the institutional image and attract attendance to the plays and related programs produced by the Theater. Marketing interns must work a minimum of 25 hours per week for 10 weeks between May and August. In addition to a small stipend, interns receive one-on-one mentoring from Marketing Department staff, their own phone extension and CST email account, complimentary tickets to all Chicago Shakespeare performances, free tickets to other Chicago theaters through "industry" offers, and much more!

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum two years undergraduate education or equivalent experience in arts administration, direct marketing, communications, public relations and/or journalism
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-starter, multi-task oriented, and computer literate
• Experience in sales, promotions, or media desirable
• Website maintenance, Tessitura and/or e-marketing skills a plus

Internship Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of promotions, direct mail and e-marketing projects
• Update mailing lists
• Maintain press clip and photo archives
• Assemble press kits
• Assist planning/hosting special events and openings
• Assist maintaining customer service response system
• Conduct research for press releases

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter stating your specific interest(s) and availability, a current CV or resume and two letters of academic or professional reference. If you wish to receive college credit for this internship, please include an outline of your school's requirements for both the intern (you) and internship site (Chicago Shakespeare).

Applications must be received by Monday, April 1, 2013.

Please send all application materials to:

marketingintern@chicagoshakes.com or
Marketing Internship
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(no phone calls please)