Performing Arts Administrative Intern
Performing Arts Administrative Intern
Company Status: Nonprofit Organization – Performing Arts & Arts Education
Compensation: $1,250 - $1,750 stipend/semester
Hours: 16-20 hours/week, plus additional hours during programs
Start / End Dates: May/June 2026 – August 2026
Application Deadline: Open/Ongoing
Company and Internship Information
Chicago Human Rhythm Project is the nation’s largest and only year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts. We are seeking interns to assist us with the day-to-day operations of the Mayfair Arts Center--our arts incubator in Calumet Heights, Chicago, along with production management and advanced planning for our upcoming summer festival. This internship is best-suited for candidates that are looking for a high level of responsibility and independence. Interns must be adept at communication and be able to follow through independently on important and detailed projects. This is an excellent opportunity to “own” several large-scale projects and make significant contributions while learning about the operations of a performing arts / arts education organization.
PROGRAM: Mayfair Arts Center (Ongoing)
A project of Chicago Human Rhythm Project, the Mayfair Arts Center (MAC) is a collaborative effort to foster community growth through rhythmic expression. We aim to offer diverse, high-quality dance and movement classes to the general public while centralizing the education programs, rehearsal space and administrative offices of several core groups, as well as supporting additional emerging companies and independent artists.
PROGRAM: Stomping Grounds (May 31st, 2026)
CHRP spotlights Chicago's exceptional percussive dancers and foot drummers at the revival of our annual Stomping Grounds festival. Celebrating our community with youth groups at the center, this multi-performance festival is a celebration of the rhythmic arts that connect us all. Interns will play a crucial part in making sure this program is a success: interns will assist in advanced planning, corresponding with other organizations, front-of-house logistics/production, audience development, and marketing. Interns will be expected to be at as many performances as possible.
PROGRAM: Rhythm World Summer Festival (August 4th - 9th, 2026)
CHRP’s annual summer festival of tap is the world’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive tap and percussive dance festival. Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: advanced planning assistance, marketing assistance, corresponding with guest artists, corresponding with other organizations, making travel and hotel arrangements for artists, and inputting registration data.
Qualifications:
MUST BE A College Junior, Senior, or in the process of applying to be/currently a graduate student (Arts administration, arts management, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or performing arts majors preferred)
Knowledge of Google Office suite is essential (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Calendar)
Strong verbal and written communication skills is essential
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, social media savvy, and graphic design is a plus
Ability to multi-task | Attention to detail | Sense of humor
Send resume and cover letter to:
Email: info@chicagotap.org