Development Intern

Attack Theatre: Development Internship Job Description 

Founded in 1994 by Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope, Attack Theatre fuses modern dance, original live music, and interdisciplinary art forms to create engaging dance performances.  We currently operate with a staff of two artistic directors, an executive director, seven administrative employees, and a company of dancers, teaching artists, musicians, and designers working interdependently.  

Development Internships at Attack Theatre are ideal for persons interested in the operations and administration of a thriving performing arts organization.

Due to the small and collaborative nature of Attack Theatre’s staff, this position offers a valuable learning experience that more compartmentalized internships do not offer. This internship will offer insight and experience in the workings of a growing nonprofit arts organization based locally and working globally. 

This is a full-time, hybrid position with remote and in-person responsibilities, pending personal accessibility and COVID-19 safety measures to be assessed throughout the semester. The staff and artists work primarily at Attack Theatre’s new headquarters in the heart of Lawrenceville.  Hours are flexible (full-time) and will be mutually agreed upon at the beginning of the internship.  

Attack Theatre is a Pittsburgh-based dance company that creates work at the intersection of art and community, resulting in programs that are personal, authentic, welcoming, and fearless. Under the artistic direction of Peter Kope and Michele de la Reza, the company maintains a commitment to remain curious in our investigation of new ideas and productions; to collaborate through deliberate, interdisciplinary partnerships; and to connect with local and global communities providing accessible, creative learning opportunities. Attack Theatre’s new home in the heart of Lawrenceville offers performances, classes, and community events; and strives to be an inclusive epicenter of dance, learning, and community partnerships. Rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination, Attack Theatre conducts hundreds of arts education programs in school and community settings each year; supporting creative learning and wellness for participants of all ages. 

Roles and Responsibilities may include: 

Data and Reporting: 

• Assist with data collection and analysis for the articulation of outcomes and measurements of programs 
• Assist with compiling and presenting program data 
• Assist with the preparation of activity reports for specific programs 

Grants Management: 

• Assist with writing grant reports and proposals 
• Compile and present program data for grant reporting and organizational planning 
• Research prospective grant funding sources 

Individual Giving: 

• Assist in the preparation of Attack Theatre’s fall appeal  
• Generate direct mailing lists and digital campaign segments 
• Assist with routine maintenance of Attack Theatre’s file server and constituent database 

Operations: 

• Provide other administrative and programmatic support as necessary.

Special Events: 

• Provide support for small special events with a focus      on donor communication and stewardship 
• Assist with the creation of acknowledgment letters  
• Collaborate with the administrative and artistic staff      on the vision and execution of the special event 

In addition to gaining the skills associated with these responsibilities, all interns are encouraged to share any specific skills or knowledge they would like to gain during their time with Attack Theatre. Staff will work with interns to develop or assist on projects that align with these interests. 

Intern Will Gain: 

• Diverse skills and hands-on experience in nonprofit management for a mid-sized performing arts organization 
• Experience supporting Attack Theatre programs that include local theater and site-specific productions, virtual performance, arts education, and touring initiatives 
• Opportunities to give creative insights or feedback regarding potential projects/performances, marketing and sponsorship strategies 
• Opportunities to interact with professionals in the nonprofit sector, specifically the arts 

Requirements

Intern must have: 

• Interest and experience (inclusive of class work) in non-profit performing arts 
• Curiosity and interest in the field and a collaborative work culture 
• Semi-regular availability (schedule will be mutually agreed upon) 

And most importantly, intern must be flexible, self-motivated, organized, able to work independently, and interested in and passionate about learning every day. 

Attack Theatre Values:

• Cultural Responsibility: We commit to becoming a community of learners through equitable practices that celebrate and support the creative in all of us, regardless of who they are, or how they identify. We start by challenging our perspectives and expanding our artistic boundaries through empathy, and the opening of our doors, hearts, and minds to understand how every lived experience contributes to the artful expression of life through dance. 
• Collaboration + Expression: At the heart of our creative process, we forge creative partnerships with artists, audiences, and communities to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and experimentation as an integral part of our artistic vision. 
• Learning: We nurture the next generation(s) of artists, thinkers, and leaders through creative learning programs rooted in reflection, curiosity, and imagination. 

To apply for Development Internship for Summer 2025, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applicants will be reviewed and contacted for a Zoom or in-person interviews in March and April 2025.  

For additional questions or information:

Gabriela Prise, Operations and Partnerships Manager 

[email protected] 

Attack Theatre is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. 

Students who participate in our unpaid internship program may receive academic credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits and you must be enrolled in at least 1 college credit. Students may also be eligible for pay through the Federal Work-Study Program. Check with your financial aid office to find out if your school participates. Applicants do not need to be enrolled students to intern at Attack Theatre.