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Northlight’s Internship program is a comprehensive, part-time opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students, recent college graduates and early-career professionals. The internship program is structured to meet the demands of the company while also accommodating individual needs. Let’s create an internship that works for YOU!.
Internships are available in the following areas of the theatre:
 Arts Administration/Casting
Literary Management/Dramaturgy
Marketing/Development
Education/Summer Camp
Technical/Production
Stage Management
Interns at Northlight:
- Work 15 to 18 hours a week for approximately 12 weeks.
- Are given training and leadership, as well as specific duties and projects in one department under the guidance of department managers.
- Attend full staff meetings and departmental meetings.
- Have various opportunities to interface with staff and visiting professionals.
- Have access to a computer work station and all office, rehearsal and studio areas.
- Receive 2 free tickets to Northlight productions, subject to availability.
TO APPLY
A complete application consists of the following:
1. A Northlight Theatre application form (click here for application)
2. A cover letter indicating your area(s) of interest
3. A professional resume including administrative and theatrical experience
4. Two letters of recommendation (employers, professors, etc.)
All materials should be addressed to:
Lynn Baber, Internship Coordinator
MAIL: Northlight Theatre, 9501 N. Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
E-MAIL: lbaber@northlight.org
FAX: (847) 679-1879
Phone interviews and in-person interviews will be scheduled as early as each application is complete, and as late as one month after the deadline.
All applicants that submit a complete application by the deadline will be notified by Northlight as to whether or not they are selected for an interview and/or internship position.
INTERVIEWS
Once we have received your application our office will be in touch to confirm receipt of your materials, request additional information, and/or set-up an interview.
Please note that some departments prefer an in-person interview, though phone interviews can be arranged in most cases.
Interviews are conducted Monday though Friday from 10am - 6pm. We do not conduct interviews in the evenings or on the weekends.
DATES
Generally the Fall Semester begins the week after Labor Day and lasts through December, the Winter/Spring Semester begins January 2nd and lasts through May and the Summer Semester begins the first week of June and lasts through August. While all start and end dates are flexible, please indicate in your cover letter if you are not available for the entire period for which you are applying. Likewise, if you are available significantly earlier or later please note that as well.
DEADLINES
Deadline for 2008 Summer Internships March 14th, 2008.
Applications for the Fall will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled, preferably by early August.
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“I have to say quite honestly that the internship program at Northlight provided me with experiences and opportunities that I could not have found doing an internship with another company. I was able to contribute and participate on productions, interface and collaborate with key staff and artists and meet hundreds of people in the local theatre community. I still use the skills I learned from being a part of the team at Northlight.”
-Karen LaShelle, Illinois Wesleyan University, currently Executive and Artistic Director, Theatre Action Project in Austin, TX |
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“I loved my internship at Northlight. I think that my experience as an artistic administration intern was unique because I didn't get experience in just one area; I got to see a little bit of every aspect of working for a theater, from attending production meetings to cataloging archives from Northlight's first season.”
-Elizabeth Harelik, Tufts University |
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"There's nothing like getting the hands-on experience of working at a professional theatre. My literary management internship at Northlight was a fantastic way to get to know writers' works, learn about the administrative aspect of working with a theatre company, and make connections in the Chicago area. I enjoyed every minute of it!
-Michelle Kritselis, University of Illinois |
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