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Theater Education Internship
Sponsored by ExxonMobil's Community Summer Jobs Program
Gain valuable, hands-on arts administration experience at one of the region's leading theatres with a paid, full-time summer internship!
ACTIVITIES / BENEFITS:
- Play a leading role in the planning, administration and implementation of Signature Theatre's Overtures Musical Theatre Institute, an intense two-week professional training program, and the prequel program, Stage One for students ages 14 to 17.
- Assist Signature's Education Director with preparing schedules and educational materials for Signature in the Schools,Signature's award-winning arts education partnership with area public high schools.
- Assist in developing Signature's 2010/2011 Community Outreach programming, including The Signature School curriculum and the Community Open House.
- Receive a complimentary pair of tickets to Signature's mainstage shows.
- Attend a special social event with other ExxonMobil student interns in July 2010 (date TBD).
- Participate in special service projects with other ExxonMobil student interns (dates TBD)
- FINAL PROJECT: Final evaluation reports for the Overtures and Stage One programs and research materials for Signature in the Schools.
FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES MUST:
- Have completed at least one year of undergraduate work with a "B" average or better and must be returning as a full time undergraduate student in fall 2010.
- Fulfill an eight-week, full-time internship (35 hours per week) from May 24 to July 21, 2010
- Attend three mandatory meetings hosted by Volunteer Fairfax and ExxonMobil in June 2010 (exact dates TBD).
HIGHLY COMPETITIVE FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- 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.
COMPENSATION: A $2,750 stipend will be paid over the eight-week internship.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
SEND THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO:
Signature theatre
Attn: Marcia Gardner, ExxonMobil Internship
4200 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
(applications may also be e-mailed to gardnerm@signature-theatre.org).
- A cover letter, resume and school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
- Two letters of recommendation from academic references
- 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? Clearly indicate current and summer contact information including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Final candidates will be contacted to arrange a phone or in-person interview.
APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2010 (by 6:00pm)
QUESTIONS: Contact Marcia Gardner (571) 527-1854 or gardnerm@signature-theatre.org
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