Arts Management Intern (Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Pack Intern, Spring 2026)
**This internship is hosted by Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and sponsored by the Nevada Career Studio and ASUN.
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Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
About Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival:
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (LTSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Incline Village, Nevada. Since 1972, LTSF has produced world-class outdoor theater at Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, becoming a cherished cultural tradition for thousands of residents and visitors across Northern Nevada and beyond.
Now the largest producing theater company in Nevada, LTSF is recognized for artistic excellence, educational commitment, and community impact. Each summer, our mainstage season pairs Shakespearean classics with contemporary plays and musicals, featuring leading artists from across the U.S. We also present ten concerts through our popular Showcase Series - five in collaboration with regional cultural institutions such as Sierra Nevada Ballet, Reno Jazz Orchestra, and the Reno Philharmonic.
LTSF is equally dedicated to arts education through its free D.G. Menchetti Educational Outreach Programs, reaching approximately 8,000 students annually across Northern Nevada.
- InterACT: In-school residencies integrating theater arts into core curricula through collaborative workshops that strengthen literacy, creativity, and social-emotional learning.
- Young Shakespeare: A summer training and performance program offering youth the opportunity to rehearse and perform under professional guidance in free public performances.
These programs ensure equitable access to the arts, addressing critical gaps caused by school budget cuts and reduced arts funding.
Recent Accomplishments:
- Produced acclaimed seasons including Twelfth Night and Peter and the Starcatcher (2025) and The Merry Wives of Windsor and Always… Patsy Cline (2024).
- Expanded partnerships with UNR, TMCC, and Washoe County School District to enhance educational reach.
- Maintained balanced budgets and diversified income through ticket sales, sponsorships, and grants.
- LTSF also benefits from a consortium with Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theater, sharing artistic and administrative resources to strengthen capacity and innovation.
Internship Description:
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival seeks a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team for a hands-on introduction to nonprofit arts management. The internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in arts administration, donor engagement, and arts education programming within a dynamic regional theatre organization.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support:
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to build a unified organizational calendar including staff, board, and committee meetings.
- Assist with scheduling and creation of Zoom links for key events.
- Patron-to-Donor Research Project:
- Work with the Director of Patron Services to collect and analyze data from LTSF’s ticketing and donor systems.
- Identify trends linking attendance, engagement, and giving.
- Present findings and recommendations in a PowerPoint report to leadership.
- Educational Program Support:
- Accompany the Educational Outreach team to InterACT workshops in local schools.
- Gain exposure to lesson planning, interactive teaching methods, and classroom management within a professional arts education context.
Goals and Expectations of the Intern:
- Complete 120 hours of work as an intern (8-15 hours per week, 15 weeks total)
- Develop a strong understanding of arts administration and nonprofit operations
- Build data analysis and presentation skills in a real-world arts setting
- Gain hands-on experience with community engagement and arts education
- Work closely with senior leadership and staff of a leading regional theatre
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Spring ‘26 semester
- Interest in arts management, theatre administration, arts education, or nonprofit leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Basic data analysis and presentation skills (Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint)
- Comfort with Zoom and online meeting tools
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Interest in arts management, theatre administration, or nonprofit leadership
- Professionalism, reliability, and enthusiasm for learning
- Reliable transportation for occasional school site visits (mileage reimbursement provided)
Desired Schedule for Intern:
We will work with the right candidate to create the ideal schedule that will work for both the intern and LTSF. Broadly, the internship will be 8-15 hours per week over 10 - 15 weeks between February and April.
PIGP internships require interns to complete 120 hours during their internship. It is the intern’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.