POSITION: Spring 2025 Moth Production Internship

LOCATION: New York City

DETAILS: 32 hrs/week 6-month Internship, $16/hour

ABOUT THE MOTH:

The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. The Moth has presented more than thirty thousand stories,  told live and without notes, by people from all walks of life to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. To really understand The Moth, we encourage you to listen to a few stories here: The Moth | Stories. 

PRODUCTION OVERVIEW:

The Moth’s Production Department oversees our StorySLAM program, produces our NYC StorySLAM series, as well as our Mainstage series across the United States (and a few internationally). The team works closely with the Artistic, Marketing, Development, and Finance departments to bring our live events to life.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Moth’s Production team is hiring two interns for a six month period, beginning Monday, February 10th. We are looking for applicants with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn new skills, and a passion for stories and community building through storytelling.

Applicants must be able to minimally commit to a six-month session. Internships are 32 hours per week, 4 days a week, and take place at our New York City headquarters during office hours. The Moth is currently operating on a hybrid schedule, remote and in-office (Mon-Fri, 10AM-6PM) with the expectation of event assistance in the evening.

The Moth provides an hourly rate of $16/hour and a $20/month transportation stipend.

Responsibilities include:

• Live Event Production
  • Assist in the production of our NYC Mainstage, StorySLAM and GrandSLAM live events
    • Assist in approximately two to four NYC events per month.
  • Prepare and transport all StorySLAM materials and pack the production kit prior to each event.
  • Upload and organize all post-production materials for our CRM database and filing system
  • At the culmination of your internship, produce a NYC StorySLAM!
• Production and general administration
  • Proof and assist in the production of promotional emails,website entries, event programs, and ticketing links.
  • Research further promotional outlets for all live productions, as assigned
  • Research potential venues in new and existing StorySLAM Markets 
  • Support the office with managing phones, The Moth’s info account, and administrative tasks as needed 
  • Other research projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

• A love of The Moth’s work and mission
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; ability to learn CRM Database system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization and administrative skills
• Ability to switch between independent and collaborative work
• Creative, self-sufficient, and proactive thinker; detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector and/or the arts preferred
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods as necessary.

Commitment to Diversity

The Moth is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally vibrant team and strongly encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds. The Moth seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. All positions at The Moth are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Moth brings storytelling opportunities to people from a variety of communities. Candidates with a commitment to supporting diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to an internship at The Moth:

Fill out this form. You’ll be prompted to answer a few short questions.

We will only review complete applications. Applications are due by Wednesday, January 1st at midnight.