Employer: Flatlands Dance Theatre (FDT)

Title: Nonprofit Arts Administration Intern Position Type: Seasonal, Paid Internship

Compensation: $1,500-$3,000 stipend per season (dependent on experience and availability)
Anticipated Workload: 10-15 hours per month

Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
Start Date: September 1, 2025

Position Overview
Flatlands Dance Theatre, located in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nonprofit Arts Administration Intern to support our mission and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and accounting/finance within a professional dance company. This internship provides valuable mentorship and networking opportunities for students or early-career professionals interested in arts administration and nonprofit leadership.

Key Responsibilities
• Finance & Bookkeeping: Maintain QuickBooks and perform bookkeeping tasks. Keep up with the budget, file taxes and supporting tax forms.
• Board Engagement: Assist in coordinating board meetings, taking minutes, and supporting strategic planning efforts.
• Fundraising & Development: Support grant writing, donor outreach, and fundraising initiatives under the guidance of board members.
• Administrative Support: Perform general administrative duties such as email correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining records.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications
• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate in Theatre & Dance,
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, and community engagement.

Benefits
Hands-on experience in nonprofit arts administration.
Mentorship from board members and dance professionals.
Networking opportunities within the arts and nonprofit sector.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
Potential for academic internship and/or course credit.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position and relevant experience to fdtboard [email protected] by May 5, 2025.
The board of directors will contact a short list of candidates for interviews via Zoom this summer after reviewing applications. This position will be open until filled, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are passionate about the arts and nonprofit management.