All internships are unpaid and last for a period of no less than 160 hours. Interns, age 16 and up, are accepted year round at Theatre Memphis. Some internship schedules are flexible, depending on the intern’s availability, time of year, needs of the theatre at that time, and the department within which the internship is based. Work is at least 20 hours per week, for a period of at least 8 weeks. Most internship hours will be fulfill Tuesday through Friday, between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM, but occasional even hours may be required. Intern will report directly to the Box Office Manager and secondarily to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Resume and/or cover letter should reflect skills in some detail, giving appropriate instances of how the applicant has exercised relevant skills.

Required Skills:

• Self-motivated
• Follow directions well
• Good sense of organization
• Able to learn new computer programs quickly
• Excellent verbal communication skills

Intern Duties & Responsibilities may include:

• Keep a journal observing the production process
• Aid the box office staff in preparing for patron arrival
• Ticket sales
• Phoning patrons
• Prepping materials for mailing campaigns
• Other projects as assigned

For more information, please contact Ashley J. Nickas.