Odd Eyes Theatre is offering a motivated and self-reliant individual an internship in Arts Administration with our small and busy arts charity. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of arts and charity management, supported by one-to-one mentoring throughout.
About the internship
This role is designed as a learning opportunity and will provide insight into the day-to-day running of a small arts organisation. The internship holder will work closely with the charity’s team and be supported through structured tasks and regular mentoring sessions.
What You Will Learn
You will gain practical experience across a broad range of activities, including:
- Production – supporting the planning and delivery of artistic projects and events including contracts and recruitment based on current industry regulations
- Day-to-day administration – office systems, scheduling, and organisational support
- Promotion and outreach – marketing, audience development, and community engagement
- Finance – basic budgeting, monitoring expenditure, and understanding funding processes and charity fundraising
- Governance – insight into charity governance, board structures, policies and compliance
What we’re looking for
This internship is particularly suited to students, recent graduates, or those seeking experience in arts administration and production.
You will need to have:
- A strong interested in socially relevant Film and Theatre
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- An interest in the arts and/or the charity sector
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A willingness to learn and take initiative
- Reliability and attention to detail
What We Offer
Experience of art admin and art production. A warm and welcoming working environment, insight into the arts and charity sector, flexibility around your commitments and an opportunity to use and/or develop your skills for meaningful impact.
In particular
- One-to-one mentoring and guidance from the Chair of our Board
- Training in-house and with relevant external bodies
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Practical, transferable skills relevant to arts and charity careers
- Exposure to all aspects of running a small arts charity
Practical Details
- Duration: until end of July 2026
- Probation period: 2 months
- Hours: 16 hours weekly comprising one fixed working day and one independently scheduled day to complete agreed tasks.
- Location: London – hybrid daytime work with occasional evenings and weekends attendance to rehearsals, events and Board meetings
- Expenses: Travel expenses reimbursed for in-person meetings.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to info@oddeyestheatre.net
DEADLINE: Friday 30 January 12:00 p.m.
About Odd Eyes Theatre
Odd Eyes Theatre creates award-winning theatre and film that bring powerful stories to life, championing genuine representation, meaningful dialogue and opportunities for civic participation. Since 2010, the organisation works with marginalised communities, particularly young people (14-35) and the elderly (60+). Our community experiences intersectional challenges linked to disability, neurodivergence, mental health, homelessness, migration status, and socio-economic barriers. Our award-winning professional programmes come to life from the lived experiences of the individuals we engage with through our community programmes.