Summer Internship at Cleveland Public Theatre

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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. Read More ›