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OPEN POSITIONS

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for the planning and execution of all TTO fundraising initiatives to grow critical support for our mission: to present liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression. We seek a collaborative, dynamic leader with a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising and a deep appreciation for social justice and the arts. They will be highly organized and initiative-taking, with a clear, demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

*Please note, this is a hybrid position, with residency in Massachusetts required. Attendance at in-person events, including on some nights and weekends, will be a component of the position*

To Apply:

Please email a resume and cover letter highlighting your interest and experience to apply@thetheateroffensive.org. Applications should be submitted by February 1, 2026. Please note that the review of applications will begin in January 2026.

EMERGENT ARTIST RESIDENCY

The 2025-2027 Emergent Artist Residency cohort is underway. Please check back for the 2027-2029 Queer [Re]public Emergent Artist Residency Application.

INTERNSHIPS

We are always looking for motivated people who are excited about arts activism, looking to develop comprehensive skills, and are dedicated to our mission! We allow flexible schedules, we give you varied responsibilities to give you more experience, and we empower you to do exciting work with us. Our internships can be geared towards folks of all experience levels. We strongly encourage LGBTQ people of color to apply!

True Colors Troupe Internship - Collaborate with and serve as Assistant Director to the True Colors Troupe Director in the devising process. Outside of rehearsal, spearhead outreach and recruitment for Troupe, along with additional administrative tasks as needed.

Development and Communications Internship- Learn about the granting and donorship cycle as well as marketing methods of nonprofits. Assist with data entry, in-kind donation solicitation, mailing, event logistics, outreach initiatives, phone banking, mailers, and market research. Other tasks include grant research, press research, calendar listings and social media research and postings.

Other (please be specific) - Take a moment to learn about The Theater Offensive. If you would like to do something outside of the above descriptions, tell us how you envision contributing to our work and what you hope to gain in your internship.

All internships with The Theater Offensive come with a fixed stipend amount that is calculated based off of Massachusetts minimum wage.

Applications are currently closed, but please email Operations Associate Jasmine Reed at jasmine@thetheateroffensive.org for information on the next round.

RESOURCES FOR WOMEN OF COLOR INTERNSHIP APPLICANTS

Women of color internship applicants looking for funding are encouraged to review information about Shatter the Ceiling and apply for $1000 to support your internship. 

OTHER RESOURCES

Want to spend a semester living, studying and volunteering in Boston? Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at University of New Hampshire or Clark University with at least a 2.5 GPA are eligible to take part and receive a full semester's credits. Get details and learn how to apply for the College for Social Innovation program here.

VOLUNTEER

We love our volunteers! 

Whether ushering at a show, serving food at a youth event, helping backstage, or building a puppet, we appreciate the energy and passion of people who are as excited about arts, activism and queer issues as we are. 

Contact us here to join our volunteer listserv and to find out about upcoming opportunities to get involved.