ATW’s Internship Program is an innovative training and education program for college students and graduates interested in understanding and developing the skills needed to manage a nonprofit organization. This is a unique opportunity for people from the United States, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia to develop their leadership abilities, develop creatively and make a contribution to ATW’s community work. The program is open to college undergraduates and recent graduates with a career interest in nonprofit arts management, and individuals who are considering a career change into the nonprofit arena.
Our program will provide you with the remarkable opportunity to explore and discover how you can best contribute your unique potential to create tangible change in your life and the world, and to make a meaningful commitment to our shared community through a variety of award-winning programs operated by ATW.
The program begins with a one to two week training program in theatre operations and enriched by reading essays written by ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder Thurman E. Scott, and viewing video documentaries of past programs and productions. The training period allows interns to learn about ATW’s core mission and creative philosophy while gaining hands-on knowledge of its operations. Interns are then assigned responsibility for focus areas within theatre administration, programming and production.
In addition to their hands-on work at the theatre, interns have the opportunity to develop creatively by participating in meetings, planning sessions and discussions led by Mr. Scott. ATW’s goal for the internship program is to provide motivated individuals with the requisite skills to operate and manage nonprofit arts organizations, become integrated into New York’s cultural community, and develop skills that will serve them in their long term careers.
We believe that individuals should fully utilize their abilities as they fulfill their job responsibilities. In the process, they must feel inspired, challenged and have plenty of room to make mistakes. Our program gives interns the opportunity to be challenged and sometimes even deal with situations that make them feel uncomfortable; this is valuable because it forces them to think creatively and begin to utilize their own uniqueness. As they gain comfort with their creative insights and intelligence the interns gain a foundation of self-assurance and aggressiveness that will allow them to pursue their chosen career or direction in life with clarity and confidence.
Programs run year-round.
Program Eligibility and Requirements:
Program Eligibility and Requirements:
Social Media Marketing Internship
The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning nonprofit theatre, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-winning educational programs and productions that develop individual potential, create tangible change, and liberate talents and abilities in people from all walks of life.
We are currently seeking a social media savvy intern who can take our online presence to the next level. In this role, candidates will help optimize our social media and content strategy to increase followership and improve engagement across all of our social media platforms. Candidates should be self-motivated, personable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Expertise in the following is preferred:
The Social Media intern will have the opportunity to be guided by ATW’s Director of Branding and Marketing. Together they will create a game plan to maximize traffic to all of ATW’s platforms and increase ATW’s general online presence. This is an excellent opportunity to help an established New York City arts institution while building valuable marketing skills for today’s digital world!
NonProfit IT Internship for Award-Winning NonProfit Theater and Educational institution in NYC!
We seek intern candidates who are passionate about making an impact in the community, and possess skills in the area of Information Technology. We seek individuals with website, networking, PC maintenance, Office systems administration, A/V equipment set-up and/or Media management skills to join our team of idealists to keep our Office systems, WordPress website, PC workstations, network, rental equipment, video and photo footage up-to-date.
Projects will include setting-up and networking PCs and printers, keeping them free of viruses, installing programs needed for staff, managing data and video footage on ATW’s video storage systems, supporting our video editors, setting-up new pages and forms on our website, training staff in using A/V or office IT equipment and other special IT projects that will make the organization run more efficiently.
We are looking for individuals with initiative, the ability to work independently, communicate effectively, are motivated to learn and can interact in a fast-paced business environment. We are looking for developing leaders who can put their thoughts and insights into action; positive, enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in the world and are committed to upholding the legacy and tradition of theater in the belief that theater can change a life and make the world a better place for everyone.
The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning nonprofit theater, educational institution and community center in NYC founded by award-winning actor, director, writer and producer, Thurman E. Scott, an acclaimed master teacher of acting and creative process with over 30 years of professional experience. Stella Adler declared, “Thurman E. Scott is the inheritor of the Stanislavsky legacy and of my legacy. His work advances acting technique for the next generation.”
Internships are available for 4 to 18 months in duration and are 20 – 40 hrs per week. This is a non-paid internship program.
Application instructions: Go to http://www.actorstheatreworkshop.com/get-involved/internship-program/ to fill out an online application for this position!
As The Actors Theatre Workshop celebrates its 30th Anniversary we’re seeking intern candidates who possess skills in video production and editing, and are passionate about promoting an award-winning nonprofit focused on theatre arts and community service. Video production and content creation is critical to the growth, development, and success of our nonprofit. ATW is built on powerful ideas that inspire hope and we need your talents to help share our story.
We work in a hybrid but increasingly digital format. We’re staying connected and continuing our creative journey in the virtual space of video meetings, classes, and training sessions and look forward to welcoming new interns at this time to our online working community.
We’re looking for idealists, leaders, and storytellers who can put their thoughts and insights into action; positive, enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference in the world and are committed to upholding the legacy and tradition of theatre in the belief that theatre and creativity can change a life and make the world a better place for everyone. Interns will be working on videos about our key programs: Builders of the New World shows the effectiveness of this theatre and education program and the tremendous success of the homeless children who participate; Inside the Scott Acting Conservatory illuminates the mystery of creative process and theatre technique.
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The intern will work with, and be mentored by, The Actors Theatre Workshop’s Director of Branding who has extensive experience as a Creative Director in television and advertising, and have the opportunity to develop creatively in periodic classes taught by ATW’s Artistic Director and Founder for our volunteers and interns.
Through this internship with ATW, interns have the opportunity to earn academic credit, participate in creative development classes, and contribute to growing vital community programs while gaining valuable professional experience and building their portfolio and reel. Internships are available for 4 to 18 months in duration and are either 20, 30, or 40 hrs per week. This is a non-paid training program.
The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning nonprofit theater, educational institution, and community center in NYC founded by award-winning actor, director, writer, and producer, Thurman E. Scott, a master teacher of acting and creative process with over 30 years of professional experience. Stella Adler declared, “Thurman E. Scott is the inheritor of the Stanislavsky legacy and of my legacy. His work advances acting technique for the next generation.”
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To be considered for The Actors Theatre Workshop internship you must:
Our internship program is designed to facilitate students receiving course credit for participation in the program
ATW’s staff members and volunteers have extensive professional experience, and serve as mentors who train and support interns to meet their professional and creative goals. Here are what some past interns have said about their experiences:
At this internship they looked at not only your qualities, but also your personality.
Serap Can from Belgium worked with ATW’s Treasurer, learning the basics of grant writing necessary for her focus of nonprofit management
ATW gave me direction in my career. I am currently working at Amway Korea… If I did not learn HR at ATW, this could not happen.
HyeJoon Lim of South Korea
[Before] I was always apologetic with my body language which didn’t exude confidence or command authority… It was an emotional class which made me realize I was holding myself back from the world because of this limiting habit I’d nursed over the years.
Eugenia Boateng, currently studying law in her native Ghana, wrote about some of the acting classes she took during her internship with ATW
Miranda Alicea, who is on the autism spectrum, got a paying job as a theatre usher after completing a four-year internship program. Interns also participate in all of ATW’s community outreach programs.
Working with the dedicated mentors and BNW children from various backgrounds was an inspiration for me.
You-Jung Choi
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