Summer 2016 Youth Dance AileyCamp Administrative Internship

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About AileyCamp Miami 2016

A six-week summer day camp where middle school students are "turned on" to dance and come to respect the discipline of dance as a physical activity that requires athletic ability comparable to skills demanded by any sport. Also, campers will increase their leadership skills and enjoy a variety of social activities. AileyCamp Miami is an innovative summer program designed to use dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, self-discipline, creative expression and critical thinking skills. It does not serve as a training ground for professional dancers, but rather serves as a platform for self-growth. AileyCamp Miami serves Miami-Dade County Public Middle School students currently enrolled in 6th, 7th and 8th grade ages 11 to 14.

Background

As the focal point of performing arts activity in South Florida, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County serves as a showcase for the finest in established and developing performing arts programs. The Center is the foundation on which established resident organizations build their programs and extend their reach. The Center also serves as a laboratory, providing first class accessible facilities for smaller, emerging and developing organizations and for the Center’s own innovative productions and events.

Internship

AileyCamp Miami is looking for dedicated, hands-on interns who want to make a difference in a child’s life while learning the administrative responsibilities of running a summer day camp. The internship runs from June 27 - August 6 and will require 28-35 hours per week Monday - Friday. All interns are required to attend a 3-day orientation prior to the start of AileyCamp Miami on June 22, 23 and 24.

 Office and day-to-day tasks related to AileyCamp Miami.

 Assist with AileyCamp Miami phone lines including taking messages and returning calls.

 Collect daily attendance.

 Assist campers with class content, dance skills, choreography and activities as needed in classes.

 Assist in the coordination of activities for campers as needed in conjunction with AileyCamp Miami staff.

Attend all camp classes and activities with an assigned group, (at least 3 days) Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm.

 Assist in lunch duty, free periods and general supervision of campers.

 Participate as directed on field trip days.

 Document AileyCamp Miami with video and photography.

 Participate in all rehearsal, preparation and day-of final performance activities as needed to support AileyCamp Miami staff.

 Assist faculty members and Group Leaders as needed in the classroom and the creation of the end-of-camp performance materials.

 Participate in all rehearsal, preparation and day-of final performance activities as needed to support AileyCamp Miami staff.

 Assist with the final performance day as runners, costumers and other duties as needed.

 Voluntarily participate in the background checks required for employment including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks and finger printing.

Interns will learn

 The Impact of Arts for youth engaged in summer camp

 How to work with children ages 11-14 who are first-time dancers

 How work in a collaborative atmosphere

 Business planning, logistical execution, and production management

Requirements

 High School Senior planning to enroll in a 4-5 year college program or a college Freshman or Sophomore.

 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to a diverse population, and work as part of a team.

 Excellent organizational and time management skills.

 Have a strong work ethic, be proactive and take initiative.

Please note this is an unpaid internship that may be taken for credit. If this is not possible, a letter of support from an academic advisor is required. Housing is not provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To apply please email your resume to: internships@arshtcenter.org