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 25^th (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

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@cptonline.org