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-p... 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@cptonline.org<mailto:careers@cptonline.org>