Applebaum Internship

Role Summary

Mosaic Youth Theatre seeks to engage an Applebaum intern for the summer of 2026 for the purpose of expanding the administrative, leadership experience and knowledge for a new, young leader while supporting our mission.

Each day, our intern will engage with our administrative team to help ensure the smooth execution of program reporting, data upkeep, and feedback gathering. Experience will be gained in areas including but not limited to: various software programs, data building and maintenance, program management, fund development and leadership. The intern will also choose a project to complete within their time at Mosaic that will further their understanding of an area they enjoy.

Eligibility

• Eligible participants are undergraduate/college students currently enrolled in schools in Michigan and are basedin Southeast Michigan over the summer.
• We encourage students to be in their sophomore year or higher (equivalent). If a student resides outside of Southeast Michigan or has graduated before the start of the program, they are not eligible to participate. (Example of a candidate who would not be eligible: An applicant attends Wayne State University, but is graduating in April 2026)
• We strongly encourage students from metro Detroit schools, as this focus supports our commitment to cultivating a robust local talent pipeline and fostering long-term community engagement.

Objectives:

• 4 hours a week of data management training with hands-on experience
• Guided by Mosaic’s ProgramsCoordinator
• 8 hours a week of leadersip training in team management, communications management, and project building/coordination.
• Guided by Mosaic’s Deputy Director through shadowing, guided exercise, and project management software introductions
• 4 hours a week of program shadowing
• Guided by Mosaic’s Artistic Associate through observation and reflection on youth development and the Mosaic Model to gain understanding of youth development through the arts
• 4 hours a week in grants management training
• Guided by Mosaic’s Development Coordinator and DeputyDirector
• 5 hours a week shadowing various positions within the organization and working on their own project(s)

Essential Responsibilities & Functions:

• Gain a well-rounded understanding of the administrative and programmatic needs of a Creative Youth Development program.  
• Learn practical skills for future career growth, including a spectrum of programmatic, fund development, administrative and leadership skills
• Complete impactful project(s), gaining experience that will inform their real-world understanding for future employment
• Complete tasks given by supervisor and team members to support the programmatic and artistic mission of Mosaic

Qualifications:

• Mission-focused and results-driven. 

You are committed to supporting the mission and vision of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, responding to challenges withintegrity, and reflecting Mosaic’s values to 1) Strive for Excellence 2) Build Community 3) Dream Boldlyand 4) Embrace Joy.

• Detail-oriented and organized. You are great with detailed information, love organization and execute activities with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.  
• An excellent communicator. You listen and read attentively and effectively communicate complex information in a way that is easily digestible for internal and external stakeholders. You have strong writing skills. Proficiency with Word, Microsoft, Google suite, and an aptitude for learning new technology and systems
• Project management. You excel at coordinating multiple moving parts and understand how to prioritize effectively and when to tap into the strengths of others for the success of the project.
• Community builder. You are committed to fostering a positive work environment and are sensitive to the needs of individuals. You value diverse perspectives and utilize strong interpersonal skills to pursue the best outcomes in all relationships.
• Professionalism. You work well collectively and individually, including in planning. You have a high degree of integrity, empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness.
• Provides your own means of reliable transportation to and from all work assignments.

Physical demands/ Work Environment:

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands, turn, sit, bend,  go up and down stairs.
• Work in areas that may use bright or strobe lights and in dark spaces.
• Some sitting and working at a computer.
• Some travel may be required as a part of program delivery, oversight and evaluation,  training, and meeting participation.
• Some additional evening and weekend hours are required.
• Some heavy lifting and moving of supplies.
• While performing the duties of this job, team members may occasionally be exposedto outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment varies.