2011 HSC Internship Job Description
Theater Education Intern
Signature Theatre is seeking a Education and Community Program Intern for the summer of 2011. The successful candidate will work closely with Signature’s Education Director, Marcia Gardner to administer Signature’s Overtures and Stage One artist training programs, conduct research, analyze and record survey results, prepare reports, and write materials for Signature's lauded SIGNATURE IN THE SCHOOLS program study guide for Signature's award-winning, arts-education program with Arlington County Public Schools. The intern will also assist in developing Signature's community outreach programs for the 2011/2012 season including programming and documentation for the Open House and Summer Concert.
Program Qualifications:
All HSC Internship applicants must:
· be between the ages of 18 and 25;
· have a documented disability or chronic illness; and
· demonstrate an interest in the arts.
Placement Qualifications:
· Applicants must be a current college student or college graduate
· Knowledge of or experience in musical theater or the performing arts.
· Excellent communication and writing skills and a proficiency in Microsoft Office, or other word processing software, and Microsoft Excel.
· The ability to multi-task, work a flexible schedule, solve problems creatively, and “self-start” projects with a positive attitude.
Complete applications will include:
· Cover Letter
· HSC Internship Application Form
· Resume - Resumes should include employment, volunteering, internship, and educational experiences as well as any other experiences relevant to the review of the application. Please also include computer, office, language or other skills, and ways in which you have been involved in the cultural arts.
· School transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
· Two Recommendations from academic references– Applicants may use the Recommendation and Reference Form or submit two letters of recommendation.
· Brief written answers to the following questions (3 page limit):
1) explain your specific interest in theater or the performing arts;
2) summarize your work experience to date and illustrate what strengths you would bring to this internship;
3) what do you expect to gain from this internship?
4) What about the program specifically interests you?
Application Deadline: May 1, 2011. Please note that applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to May 1.
Length of Internship: Approximately 12 weeks
Start and End Dates: May to August 2011
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Stipend: varies depending upon hours
Location/Transportation: This placement is at Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia. The theater is accessible via Metro Bus and free parking is available in an adjacent garage.
2011 HSC Internship Placement Description: Theater Education Intern