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Internship Information & Application
Internships, apprenticeships and other student learning opportunities are a regular part of The Classic Center's vision for the venue and its place in the community. Intern positions, whether paid or unpaid, are limited and competitive.
- Marketing Department
- Sales Department
- HR & Accounting Department
- Sports Marketing
- Theatre Department
Marketing Department Intern
Internship available for: Summer & Fall 2018
- This intern position is a non-paid position.
- In general, the hours will be set around intern’s schedule and will include 10-15 hours per week in the office, including occasional night and weekend work throughout the semester
- Must be detail oriented
- Duties may include but will not be limited to:
- Assist with social media marketing
- Special projects, including assisting other departments and/or interns
- Assist with theatre event promotion
- Other duties as assigned
Those who are interested in a marketing internship are encouraged to submit a completed intern application form.
Special Events Intern
Internship available for: Summer & Fall 2018
- This intern position is a non-paid position.
- In general, the hours will be set around intern’s schedule and will include 10-20 hours per week in the office.
- Some nights and weekend work may be required during events.
- Responsibilities include: Assist the Foundation Manager with event correspondence, email marketing, assist with event promotions and planning, volunteer coordination and communication, assist with marketing Foundation programs (i.e. scholarships and grants), assist with designing event set-up, providing event staffing for signature events and member receptions and other duties as assigned.
- Desired (but not required) qualifications: Experience with Special Events and Event Planning and experience with Excel.
To apply for the Special Events Internship, please email a resume and cover letter to
Stephanie VanDyck at Stephanie@ClassicCenter.com. No phone calls, please.
Stephanie VanDyck at Stephanie@ClassicCenter.com. No phone calls, please.
Photography Intern
Internship available for: Summer & Fall 2018
- This intern position is a non-paid position.
- In general, the hours will depend heavily on the events in the building, weekends and some nights included.
- Responsibilities include: Assist the Marketing Project Coordinator with obtaining shots needed for upcoming collateral, photographing events held in the building, editing and returning photos in a timely manner.
- Candidate must be able to provide own camera and equipment.
Those who are interested in a photography internship are encouraged to submit their resume, portfolio and a completed intern application form.
Venue Sales Internship
Internship available for: Spring, Summer & Fall 2018
- This intern position is a non-paid position.
- In general, the hours will be set around the intern's schedule and will include 10-15 hours per week in the office.
- Responsibilities include: assist the sales department throughout the sales process, creating proposals, drafting contracts, researching leads, assist with the execution of internal events, follow during site visits and complete special projects.
Those who are interested in the Venue Sales Internship are encouraged to submit a completed intern application form.
Accounting Intern
Internship available for: Spring 2018
FLSA Status: Unpaid / 15-20 hours per week / available for class credit
General Description: This internship will provide the individual with exposure to a wide variety of activities and responsibilities within the administrative department of The Classic Center. The student will be given the necessary skills to gain a full understanding of the accounting functions at The Classic Center. This position will work under the direct supervision of the Financial Manager and Purchasing and Accounts Paybale Coordinator.
TYPICAL WORK ROUTINE INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Under the guidance of the Financial Manager and Accounts Payable Coordinator:
- Record and post accounting journal entries in compliance with GAAP.
- Analyze financial statements to identify trends and explain vairances.
- Research and identify significant variances between actual and budgeted account balances.
- Complete account reconciliations in compliance with GAAP.
- Assist with year-end audit and audit requests.
- Assist in identifying and researching cost cutting processes and measures.
- Understand and document the duties and functions of the Financial Manager and the Accounts Payable Coordinator.
- Test existing Accounting Policies and Procedures.
- Verify all cash handling policies and procedures are being upheld.
- Assist the Financial Manager to create an Accounting Process Manual.
- Assist the Accounts Payable Coordinator to create and implement an automated Purchase Order system.
- Scan and create a paperless filing system.
- Assist the Financial Manager with balancing the bank statements.
- Update various databases and files to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Data entry as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Conference Registration Intern
Internship available for: Spring 2018
FLSA Status: Unpaid / 15-20 hours per week / available for class credit
General Description: This internship will provide the individual with exposure to a wide variety of activities and responsibilities within the administrative department of The Classic Center. In the human resource role, the intern will receive training in the entire process from recruitment to termination of an employee, coordinating staff training, and enhance the overall company culture. In the conference registration role, the intern will receive training in the entire conference registration process from initial conversation with a potential client to the end of the event. This position will work under the direct supervision of the HR/Business Manager and Conference Services and Accounts Receivable Coordinator.
TYPICAL WORK ROUTINE INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Producing and maintaining conference and internal event registration forms.
- Assist the Conference Services and Accounts Receivable Coordinator with weekly registration reports and sending reports to clients. Ensure accuracy with reports and submissions.
- Aiding in contacting registrants about outstanding balances prior to the conference and following up with onsite registrants after the conference.
- Work with the Conference Services Coordinator to fulfill ongoing name badge and registration packet printing requests.
- Help with onsite registration, including name badge and packet distribution and registering onsite attendees, and collection of payment.
- Support with the creation of a volunteer database for conference registration staff.
- Maintaining programs to ensure the overall culture of the company.
- Updating various databases and files to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Attend weekly department meetings and monthly staff meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Sports Marketing Internship
Internship available for: Summer & Fall 2018
The Classic Center marketing department is seeking a Sponsorship Sales Intern for the Summer/Fall of 2018. The qualified candidate will work directly with the Sponsorship Sales Coordinator on the entire sponsorship sales process. This will include, but not limited to sponsorships for UGA Hockey, Athens on Ice public ice skating, the Broadway Entertainment Series, facility sponsorships and Classic Center Cultural Foundation events. This is a non-paid position requiring 15-20 hours of availability per week. The experience you will gain from this internship will benefit anyone interested in sales, marketing or running their own business.Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the entire sponsorship sales process from initial point of contact with a client to closing a deal in order to achieve goal of $450,000 in sponsorship sales for the next fiscal year.
- Coordinating sponsorship sales and helping to service sponsor accounts, to include professional email correspondence, phone calls and in-person meetings with prospective and current partners.
- Helping with the preparation, updates and creation of sponsorship packages and collateral.
- Other daily and weekly operational duties including UGA Hockey sky suite set-up/hosting, maintaining sponsor contact database and more.
Come be a part of The Classic Center team!
2018-19 UGA Hockey Home Schedule TBD
To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Jeff Crain.
JeffCrain@ClassicCenter.com
No phone calls, please.
Theatre Event Planner / Management Internship Program
Internship available for: Theatre Internships have been filled for the 2017-18 school year
Objective
To enable the student an opportunity to gain broad on-the-job education by giving them hands on experience in the event coordinating, hospitality and entertainment industries.
Overall Knowledge / Skills Developed
- Intern will develop an understanding of all major areas of a Performing Arts Theatre, including: Basics of Booking, Box Office / Ticket Administration, Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Crowd Management / Safety, Volunteer Program Management, Technical Services, Guest Experience, Hospitality & Patron Services.
- Intern will develop this understanding through professional mentorship, instruction, assigned responsibilities, hands on projects and job shadowing.
- Intern will shadow event coordinator through the planning and execution of multiple events and will be expected to take the lead in the planning and execution of an event before the conclusion of the internship.
Professional Expectations
- Attendance and punctuality
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Time management
- Problem identification, analysis and resolution
- Planning and organizational skills
- Dependability
- Professional communication
- Ability to learn and work independently
- Company confidentiality
- Compliance with internal policies and procedures
Schedule Expectations
- Theatre meetings (as schedule allows)
- Two office afternoons as week (8 hours weekly)
- Shows/Events (as schedule allows)
- BEO or OPS meeting (as schedule allows)
Those who are interested in a theatre event planner / management internship are encouraged to submit a completed intern application form.
Internship position available for: Theatre Internships have been filled for the 2017-18 school year
To enable the student an opportunity to gain broad on-the-job education and experience in the theatre, music and entertainment industries.
Theatre Management Internship Program
Internship position available for: Theatre Internships have been filled for the 2017-18 school year
Objective
To enable the student an opportunity to gain broad on-the-job education and experience in the theatre, music and entertainment industries.
Knowledge / Skills Developed
- Intern will develop an understanding of all major areas of a Theatre, including: Box Office, Marketing, Group Sales and Patron Services, Event Planning, Event Management, Front-of-House, Technical Services & Catering.
- Intern will develop this understanding through educational assignments and instruction, professional mentorship and hands-on experience in each area.
- Intern will keep an "Internship Network" throughout the program.
- Intern will complete an industry research project by close of internship.
Professional Expectations
- Attendance and punctuality
- Time management
- Problem identification, analysis and resolution
- Planning and organizational skills
- Dependability
- Professional communication
- Ability to learn and work independently
- Company confidentiality
- Compliance with internal policies and procedures
Schedule Expectations
- Theatre meetings (as schedule allows)
- Two office afternoons a week (8 hours weekly)
- Shows / Events as assigned
- Sporadic BEO or OPS meetings (as schedule allows)
Those who are interested in a theatre management internship are encouraged to submit a completed intern application form.