THE SOMNAMBULISTS created by MulchHorse, directed by Elizabeth Fetterolf and Collin Knopp-Schwyn (April 2018)

INTERN @ THE TANK

Our internships allow you to get hands-on, invaluable experience working in the theater. Our interns are a vital part of our operations for the time they work with us, and many end up joining our artistic community soon after their internship is complete. An internship at The Tank provides a 360-degree look at what it takes to run a small, non-profit arts organization in New York City and opportunities to work with each staff member in their area of expertise. Our interns get experience with marketing, reviewing submissions, general management, production, fundraising, and much more. While we focus each intern's experience on their particular interests, we ask interested applicants considering an internship at The Tank to be willing and able to dive into a variety of projects.

We ask for approximately 20 hours a week, which usually breaks down to two or three office hour shifts per week, AND one required front of house shift per week, usually on a weekend evening.

The internship is in-person at The Tank.

We ask that all interns follow our Tank Safety Guidelines, which include full vaccination status for all artists, audience, staff, and volunteers and mask-wearing.

Our interns typically have a chance to check out shows happening at The Tank during evening shifts.

Tank office hours are 10:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday, and performances happen every evening.

The Tank provides a stipend of $1,500 to those who are not receiving financial compensation through participation in a university fellowship program.

TO APPLY

The Tank hosts three cohorts of interns each year for Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer semesters. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the following deadlines:

Winter/Spring Internship (January-late May) - due November 3

Summer Internship (late May-late August) - due March 15

Fall Internship (late August/early September - mid-December) - due July 1

We will reach out regarding your application approximately 3-5 weeks following the deadline.

To apply, please submit a one-page resume and one-page cover letter as a PDF to hr@thetanknyc.org. Please include "Tank Internship Application" in the subject line. Please address your letter to Managing Producer Molly FitzMaurice and/or Office Manager Clara Livingston.

If you have questions about the internship, please reach out to clara@thetanknyc.org

FOR-HIRE TECHNICIANS & CARPENTERS

The Tank is looking for some new friends who are interested in supporting technical roles for presented productions. If you have experience in lighting & sound design, operating sound & light boards, set building, stage & production management, operating livestream cameras, or other relevant areas and would like to work with emerging artists across various disciplines, please reach out to pete@thetanknyc.org. Pay is industry standard, based upon the production and level of involvement.

At The Tank, we foster a strong sense of community and believe in an environment that embraces experimentation, vision, and the removal of economic barriers.

THE TANK FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF ALTERNATE

2-5 weekly shifts in late-May and June (shifts are 3-6 hours)
Flexible availability for occasional ongoing shifts beginning in July
$20/hr paid weekly via payroll/W2

Responsibilities include: 

• Checking in patrons using Spektrix, selling and exchanging tickets

• Managing Box Office inboxes and phone

• Coordinating and communicating with numerous artistic teams on a daily basis, troubleshooting and problem solving as needed

• Accurately completing accounting of ticket and concessions sales, sending concise and accurate reports to Tank staff members

• Delivering the Tank Front of House speech

• Supervising and working with Tank intern and volunteer during shifts 

• Managing and taking care of the space 

• Operating Livestreams as needed
  
  All Box Office Staff must complete an FDNY F03 Certification. All fees and time to complete the training are paid for by The Tank. While previous box office experience is a major plus, paid training on our systems will be provided.
  
  Please email hr@thetanknyc.org with the subject Front of House Alternate and include: 

• 1-page resume

• A brief statement about your interest in the position and any relevant experience

• Availability for May and June 2026
  
  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received first. 
  Any questions can be directed to hr@thetanknyc.org.