Internship Descriptions:
Position Title: Human Resources Intern
Reports to: Human Resources Director
General Description:
The Human Resources Department oversees all responsibilities associated with The Bushnell
employment including:
• Recruitment, selection and hiring
• Personnel policies and procedures
• Benefits, compensation and recognition programs
• Employee relations programs
• Employee training and development activities
Position Duties and Responsibilities/Projects:
• HR projects may include HRIS maintenance, records, assist with training and development
ground work, data analysis, filing, research projects, and occasional backup for receptionist.
Other duties & assignments as required.
• Review HR page on the Intranet to be sure pertainent information is posted.
• Develop recruitment sources, i.e., setting up email list for college recruitment.
• Provide assistant with a Needs Assessment Project including training materials: research
videos, handbooks, and other materials
• Assist in the development of orientation & re-orientation materials, videos, presentation
(PowerPoint)
• Assist in daily assignments and activities {records, draft correspondence and memos, resume
searches, return phone calls, provide back up for receptionist, develop necessary Excel
spreadsheets}
Previous experience/ skills required:
• Computer knowledge
• Excellent written communication skills
• Creative
• Desire to have fun with projects!
• Advertising/marketing interest is helpful.
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling.
Position Title: Facility Sales & Services
Reports to: Facility Sales & Service Manager
Position Duties and Responsibilities/Projects:
• Assist with duties related to special events and event planned.
• Support the functions of the special events and sales staff.
• Duties will vary on a daily basis depending on the needs of the department.
Previous experience/ skills required:
• Computer knowledge of Windows 07 and PageMaker applications
• Excellent written communication skills
• Creative
• Desire to have fun with projects!
• Advertising/marketing interest is helpful.
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling.
Position Title: Marketing Intern
Reports to: Associate Director, Marketing
General Description:
The Bushnell's Marketing department directs and implements all aspects of institutional and showrelated marketing and sales through a combination of advertising, public relations, communications and
sales initiatives.
Position Duties and Responsibilities/Projects:
• Assist with research, copywriting, advertising, promotion, publicity and more.
• Support the functions of the marketing communications, advertising and sales staff.
• Duties will vary on a daily basis depending on the needs of the department.
Previous experience/ skills required:
• College student majoring in marketing, communications and/or some aspect of the performing
arts
• Great attitude
• Organized
• Flexible
• Computer knowledge of Windows 95
• Excellent written communication skills
• Creative
• Desire to have fun with projects!
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling.
Position Title: Development Intern
Reports to: Development Manager
General Description:
The Development department at The Bushnell raises money to support the operational, programming
and educational costs of the institution through the solicitation of monetary gifts from corporations and
individuals.
Position Duties and Responsibilities/Projects:
• Work on any special projects that are currently happening in the department i.e. donor survey,
research online giving opportunities
Previous experience/ skills required:
• Computer knowledge of Windows 95 and PageMaker applications
• Excellent written communication skills
• Creative
• Desire to have fun with projects!
• Advertising/marketing interest is helpful.
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling.
Position Title: Education Department Intern
Reports to: Education Department Sr. Manager
General Description:
The Education Department at The Bushnell focuses on enhancing student learning through the arts, and
building community involvement both through the arts and performance events. The Bushnell's
PARTNERS® program is highly regarded as a program of excellence and has received numerous local,
regional and national awards. A literacy-based program using multicultural literature and the arts as its
foundation, PARTNERS® is currently working in several schools in the Greater Hartford area. Teaching
and performing artists are involved focusing on a wide variety of arts disciplines and unique curriculum
units of study to enhance and bring to life student learning in the classroom.
An internship within the Education Department during either the fall or spring semester could include
actual teaching artist assistance directly in a classroom during the day or during extended day hours;
material preparation for classroom units of study; administrative work within the Department;
educational research; or project assignment to a number of new initiatives within the Department. A
summer internship may also include program preparation, research and administrative work within the
department.
In addition, the Education Department manages a vocal fellowship for high school students. A spring
internship could include preparation for the annual concert, including possibly helping to stage the
event. Also, The Bushnell maintains an extensive archive collection. An internship involving the Archives
would include cataloging, research and organizing materials.
Past Internship Project Assignments:
• Research, develop, and design a matrix consisting of both Connecticut and State National Arts
Standards to run in alignment with PARTNERS® units of study
• Working with Bushnell Teaching Artist, prepare materials for a number of visual arts units of
study (i.e. mask-making, Japanese fish kites, "Living Waters" micro-organism project, Ancient
Egyptian mural project)
• Act as Teaching Artist Assistant within the classroom providing assistance to Bushnell Teaching
Artist and children/young adults attending a designated PARTNERS® School
• Working with Educational Department Project Manager, coordinate program components for
the Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship Program
• Research Civil War topics and historical documents to enhance recently created middle school
interdisciplinary unit revolving around English, Social Studies and the Arts
Previous experience/ skills required (based on specific projects assigned):
• Strong interest in working with children and/or young adults (middle school students) in a
classroom setting
• An interest and ability in the arts and creativity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently
• Computer knowledge – Word, Excel, graphic ability
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling.
Position Title: Programs Intern
Reports to: Director of Programs
Qualifications:
• Excellent analytical and interpretational data skills
• Professional Oral Communication Skills
• Computer (Microsoft Excel, Office, and Internet) experience required
• Completion of 2 years college undergraduate course work
• Minimum of 10 hours/week for a 3 month period
General Description:
The Programs Department is responsible for:
• booking theatrical and non-theatrical shows for The Bushnell presentation in both Mortensen
theatre and Belding theatre
• manage rentals of all theatres including local arts organizations such as the Hartford
Symphony Orchestra
• create community arts events, including but not limited to Master Classes or Workshops, preshow lectures, and Family Open House Day
Position Duties and Responsibilities/Projects:
Creating and maintaining Excel documents, records, assisting with data analysis, filing, research
projects. Other duties & assignments as required.
Previous experience/ skills required:
• Computer knowledge of Windows 95, Microsoft Excel and office applications, and internet
applications and operation
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Creative
• Desire to have fun with projects!
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling.
Position Title: Front of House Intern
Reports to: Front of House Manager
General Description:
Front of House Management includes serving as the liason between The Bushnell and presenting
shows/organizations in order to provide show related information to Assistant House Managers,
collaborating with the Volunteer Manager to ensure proper communication with all FOH volunteers
regarding policies and procedures, supervising all FOH part-time staff, maintaining building
emergency/evacuation procedures , and serving as the on-site customer service manager.
Position Duties and Responsibilities/Projects:
• Maintain and update volunteer Front of House assignment sheets
• Maintain and update emergency / evacuation procedures and contact information
• Assist in the completion of Show Briefings and Information packets for FOH staff
• Assist in scheduling for FOH staff
• Assist with show file organization
• Assist during Performances with show related duties
• Assist with patron feedback and Incident Database management
Previous experience/ skills required:
• Computer knowledge: Word, Excel, Access
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outgoing / Personable / Great Attitude
• Creative
• Organized
• Flexible
• Desire to have fun with projects!
Hours: Vary - Flexible scheduling. (may include nights or weekends)
For all positions, send cover letter and resume to:
The Bushnell-Human Resources
166 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Fax: (860) 987-6070
Email: jobs@bushnell.org
The Bushnell is a Not-For-Profit, Equal Opportunity Employer that is proud to serve Connecticut and its
citizens.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bushnell is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state
fair employment practice laws. The Bushnell does not discriminate and will not tolerate
discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religious creed, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, civil union status, genetic information, national
origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, mental retardation or physical disability
any other reason prohibited by any applicable law or regulation. Neither the Union nor the
Employer will discriminate against any employee with regard to any term or condition of
employment because of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status, civil union status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, present or past history
of mental disorder, mental retardation, physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by
any applicable law or regulation