Theatre Production Intern for Domestic Violence Play

Job Description

We're looking for a fun person that is passionate about using art and media to influence social change to join our team in promoting our nonprofit, Creative Embers, and our theatre project based on domestic abuse: Tulips.  

‘Tulips’ is a multimedia drama project created by British artist and former Domestic Abuse Commissioner Michael Beakhouse. Inspired by personal and real-life professional experiences working with victim services, ‘Tulips’ addresses the various communities affected by Domestic Violence and was written to help audiences confront their understanding of gender roles and domestic abuse. The drama originally toured as an Arts Council-funded stage play in 2019, but was adapted for radio following the dramatic worldwide rise in domestic abuse incidents. The multi-media project has been positively received by domestic violence services and mainstream media (including BBC), who have responded well to its dramatic and balanced depiction of a controversial subject. Now, Creative Embers is bringing the show to American audiences - as a full-length stage play, an interactive ‘theatre in education’ play, and a free radio drama. 

Creative Embers is a small 501c3 nonprofit organization that produces interactive works of art and media designed to educate the public and spark change within communities. Through fiscal sponsorships and micro-grants, we support organizations and independent artists creating forms of artistic activism.

About Creative Embers Internships:

Creative Embers internships are intended to support the professional development of each person. Interns will be introduced to the history and mission of Creative Embers and will set personalized goals that align with our mission. As an intern, you will play a pivotal role in broadening our community outreach and guiding our production and post-production work. 

There are three semesters of Internships: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Each intern will be connected with a current Creative Embers project. If you have a specific project preference, please select your preferred choice in your application. While internships are unpaid, Creative Embers does not believe interns should work extensive hours each week when not being compensated. If an internship is through a college, specific hours may be required. In an effort to lessen the continued exploitation of labor, most of our internships reasonably range from 5-10 hours a week. Interns are able to work additional hours if preferred, but it will not be mandatory as part of the internship.

** All internships come with a promise of unlimited bagels and coffee.

** Any transportation costs for the internship will be paid.

Who Can Apply?

Anyone. We encourage undergraduate and graduate students to seek internships, but we accept any individual interested in enhancing their nonprofit management, community outreach, and media skills. If you are passionate about storytelling and using art and media as a way to influence social change, we encourage you to apply! We are committed to developing a staff that matches the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage internship applications from survivors of sexual assault/human trafficking, as well as people of color and the LGBTQ community.

Internship Responsibilities May Include:

(you will be given whatever tasks best match your interests)

Subject Outreach

Locating and connecting with survivors and other subjects for projects. Working to create a safe and trusting environment for people to share their personal experiences with us. Making sure that subjects do not feel exploited and feel in control of their own stories.

Assisting Production

Assisting the director/producer during scheduled photo and video shoots. Getting hands-on experience behind the camera, transcribing video interviews, and shaping our subject’s stories.

Research

Collecting the latest research on topics of interest for our work, such as human trafficking, body image, LGBTQ+ populations, public health initiatives in responding to global trauma, etc.

Creating Educational Materials

Designing educational materials via research and subject stories. Collaborating with therapists and experts to incorporate the best data and analyze how materials could further educate the public and/or our youth.

Community Outreach

Connecting with community members and other nonprofit organizations that may have a vested interest in our projects. Working with these organizations to create mutually beneficial events, campaigns, and other forms of collaboration.

Social Media Management

Creating powerful, fun, and interactive social media campaigns and posts to help increase engagement. Setting up weekly social media schedules and adjusting approaches on varying platforms.

Intern Requirements & Characteristics:

• Access to a computer and high speed internet
• Sensitivity to and an understanding of individuals that have experienced traumatic events
• 5-10 extra hours in your week to dedicate to the project
• Good social skills (a love for connecting with new people)