Volunteer + Intern

ISSUE offers a range of opportunities for interns to gain exposure and contribute to the inner-workings of a nonprofit organization presenting experimental time-based arts. Interns work with members of ISSUE's staff both in the office and at performances, and support the organization in one of the following capacities:


General Operations

General Operations Interns learn about the ins-and-outs of live productions by working with ISSUE staff to facilitate events with a wide variety of performers and artists. Interns assist with daily operations, aiding the staff to organize and operate evening events.


Marketing & Outreach

Interns assist ISSUE's Communications Director & Assistant Curator to generate interest and spread the word about ISSUE's productions via online media and social networks. Interns gain experience in event production and promotion strategies, conduct research projects on ISSUE artists, and create online content with materials from ISSUE's audio and video archives.


Audio/Video Archiving

Archiving interns help ISSUE record, edit, catalog and share audio and video from ongoing and previous performances in digital format. Archiving interns are expected to help out with the general event operations at ISSUE as well. Interns assisting with ISSUE's archives must be organized and meticulous, and experience with Reaper and Adobe Premiere is a plus!


Development

Interns work with the Development Department to support ISSUE’s programming through relevant funding opportunities. Interns help to research and compose grant proposals, maintain records of ISSUE’s initiatives, and track funders such as individuals, corporations, public and private foundations and the government. Other responsibilities include assisting with the membership program and special events.


Technical/Production

Technical/Production interns assist ISSUE’s Technical Director and Audio Engineers to setup and breakdown equipment according the specific requirements of each artist and performance. Interns help with audio recording, soundchecks, and preparing ISSUE’s theater for events. Experience or training in live sound production is preferred, and a flexible schedule is required for availability on the afternoon of each performance.



Each position requires a commitment of 10-15 hours a week and 2-3 performances per month.