Fall2019 - AileyCamp Miami Group Leader Assitant Internship Program

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About AileyCamp Miami 2019
Now in its 10th year, AileyCamp Miami is a 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 a full scholarship six-week summer camp for Miami-Dade County Public Middle School students currently enrolled in 6th, 7th, 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.
The Center provides our diverse audiences with opportunities to share South Florida's many cultures, offering insights and understanding. As an educational resource, the Center broadens the horizons of our children and enhances our quality of life by offering a full range of cultural learning experiences.
Program Description
As an Event Planning intern for AileyCamp Miami, you will gain firsthand experience planning and executing events for a summer camp including but not limited to Open House, Parent Poetry Potluck, and Final Performance. The internship runs from June 3-August 3, 2019 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 19, 20, and 21, 2019.
Intern Responsibilities
Intern will assist Camp Director, Camp Administrator, Teachers, and Group Leaders with:
* Coordinating activities, field trips, and workshops
* Planning Open House, Parent Poetry Potluck and Final Performance
* Classroom management, lunch duty, free periods, field trips and general supervision of campers
* Rehearsal, Preparation, and day-of final performance activities as needed
* Creating end-of-camp performance materials
* Backstage needs during final performance i.e. runners, costumers, and other duties as needed
Program Requirements:
* High School Senior planning to enroll in a 4-5-year college program or a college Freshman or Sophomore pursuing a degree in event planning, or related field
* Easy adaptability to last-minute changes and assignments
* Must be able to commit 28 hours per week or more
* Attend mandatory staff orientation on June 19, 20, and 21, 2019
* Participate in the background checks required for employment including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks and fingerprinting.
* This is an unpaid internship, but it can be taken for school credit. Please check with your school for more details

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