Marketing & Communications Intern

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University is welcoming applications for CATF's 2025 Marketing Intern. CATF, a summer festival and leading producer of contemporary plays, is dedicated to telling diverse stories and developing new American theater. The festival premieres or produces multiple plays each season in three venues. CATF is committed to supporting the unique needs of new work while fostering an environment of fun and company community. Located 90 minutes from DC, CATF makes its home in one of America's coolest small towns, Shepherdstown, WV.

The Marketing Intern works directly with the Director of Marketing & Communications to create and execute strategic marketing plans.

Marketing & Communication Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the creation and facilitation of printed and digital advertisements
• Work with the Marketing & Development Assistant to create, post, and evaluate social media campaigns
• Assist in managing CATF’s website
• Provide radical hospitality to patrons via phone, email, and in-person
• Gather, organize, and edit information for the program
• Assist Publicist with media outlet needs
• Represent CATF at community events
• Other activities that support CATF’s marketing efforts.

The Marketing & Communications Intern will also assist the Audience Services Team as needed.

This position requires experience or interest in learning Microsoft Office Suite and Spektrix, strong written and verbal communication skills, data management, attention to detail, and an enthusiasm for working with people.

Being a member of the Marketing Team requires patience, flexibility, collaboration, strong written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm for working with and assisting the public, attention to detail, and facility with technology. Additionally, the successful candidate will value and practice Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO) efforts. Click here to learn about CATF’s ARAO Values.

All staff and interns are provided free air-conditioned housing within walking distance of air-conditioned theaters and work spaces, and free use of the university's gym, pool, and laundry facilities.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of three references.

Electronic submissions only, please.

Visit www.catf.org to learn more about CATF and the upcoming summer season.

CATF is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, Veteran, or ability status. CATF makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please email us at [email protected].