[NEohioPAL] INTERNSHIP: Summer Internship in Arts Management at Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)

[Cathleen OMalley via NEohioPAL]

Summer Internship at Cleveland Public Theatre
in
Arts Management


Range of Duties:  Assist with financial record keeping and preparation of audited financial statements.

*   DATES & STIPEND: This unpaid 20 hour/week internship starts June 1st and can run as late as Sept 25th (17 weeks). Earlier end dates are possible based on the intern's schedule. Exceptional candidates may be awarded a modest stipend paid at the end of the internship.

*   SUPERVISION: The intern will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant General Manager.

*   FOCUS: This internship will focus on not-for-profit financial management and record keeping.



? LEARNING GOALS:

*   To learn how to read and evaluate the meaning of financial statements.

*   To learn and experience the steps in preparing for a financial audit conducted by an outside auditor.

*   To learn basic bookkeeping using Intuit QuickBooks

*   To understand how accounting and financial management are practically applied in the day-to-day decision-making for a not-for profit performing arts organization.

*   To develop a clear understanding of the value of financial management in the life of an organization.



? EXAMPLES OF ANTICIPATED TASKS:

*   Preparation of financial reports, work papers and schedules for presentation to auditor

*   Participation in meetings with outside auditor

*   Entry of account payables and receivables into QuickBooks (previous knowledge not required)

*   Archiving of previous years financial records

*   Management of daily bank deposits.



This internship will also include exposure to a wide range of other arts management issues including marketing, fund-raising and theatrical production.

The intern will work on a daily basis with experienced arts management professionals.


Requirements:

*         One term of coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or finance

*         Must have completed two years of undergraduate study

*         Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfortable with learning new software packages

*         Solid communication (oral, written, and phone), interpersonal, and writing skills

*         Solid work ethic combined with a dry sense of humor

*         Candidates with experience in any aspect of community or academic theatre will be especially considered

*         Candidates with experience using QuickBooks will be especially considered

For more information about CPT go to www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org>
For complete details on the ARTS MANAGEMENT summer internship, visit http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/summer-internship-at-cleveland-public-theatre-in-arts-management/

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:
Mr. James Kosmatka
Assistant General Manager
Cleveland Public Theatre
Resumes will be accepted electronically at careers at cptonline.org<mailto:careers at cptonline.org>

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