Author:
Shayna Keller
Sep 08, 2011, 3:04 pm
The DRC is looking for fall interns!
The Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles is currently seeking three interns for our fall season, beginning October 3rd. All candidates must submit application materials by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH AT MIDNIGHT. Interviews will be conducted the week of September 26th - 30th. Internships are unpaid, but students may be able to receive school credit. As an additional perk, interns will receive a student/affiliate DRC annual membership (which entitles them to a wide range of benefits, including advertising opportunities and discounts on shows, performances and events), plus free access to all DRC events!
1. MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN (10-15 hrs/wk)
Position Description:
The DRC Marketing & Social Media Intern will gain valuable, hands-on experience in the world of nonprofit arts administration and marketing.
Regular Duties:
- Create and send daily promotional e-blasts for local arts organizations
- Compile information and design weekly Dance News and Members Only Dance News
- Promote special DRC events and services
- Use Facebook & Twitter to increase awareness of DRC programs; expand the DRC’s online presence
- Manage the DRC information booth at festivals, events & performances
Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email), Facebook & Twitter
- Experience with Photoshop and Constant Contact a plus
- Candidates with an interest in the arts (specifically dance) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles dance community preferred
- Promptness, reliability and ability to multi-task
Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Marketing & Social Media Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position.
2. DEVELOPMENT INTERN (8-10 hrs/wk)
Position Description:
The DRC Development Intern will experience an introduction to the field of grant-seeking and proposal writing, and will gain familiarity with local, state and national funding structures.
Regular Duties:
- Research funding opportunities for the DRC
- Assist Coordinator with editing and assembly of grant proposals
Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Great organizational skills, promptness, reliability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email)
- Candidates with a passion for the arts and record of dedication to arts advocacy strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles dance community preferred
Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Development Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position.
3. JOURNALISM INTERN (10-15 hrs/wk)
Position Description:
The DRC Journalism Intern will have the exciting opportunity to write articles for the DRC website, blog and Dancezine (a widely read dance publication for our members).
Regular Duties:
- Propose and conduct journalism projects & interviews to document current happenings in the local dance community
- Create a dance advocacy bulletin detailing policy updates and news on a local, state and national level
- Expand the scope of the DRC’s dance community news by incorporating voices from communities not traditionally represented in dance writing
Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills; a compelling, clear and articulate "voice"
- Promptness, reliability and ability to meet deadlines is a must
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email)
- Only candidates with a demonstrated interest in the Los Angeles arts/dance community will be considered
Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Journalism Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A 200-400 WORD WRITING SAMPLE.
1. MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN (10-15 hrs/wk)
Position Description:
The DRC Marketing & Social Media Intern will gain valuable, hands-on experience in the world of nonprofit arts administration and marketing.
Regular Duties:
- Create and send daily promotional e-blasts for local arts organizations
- Compile information and design weekly Dance News and Members Only Dance News
- Promote special DRC events and services
- Use Facebook & Twitter to increase awareness of DRC programs; expand the DRC’s online presence
- Manage the DRC information booth at festivals, events & performances
Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email), Facebook & Twitter
- Experience with Photoshop and Constant Contact a plus
- Candidates with an interest in the arts (specifically dance) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles dance community preferred
- Promptness, reliability and ability to multi-task
Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Marketing & Social Media Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position.
2. DEVELOPMENT INTERN (8-10 hrs/wk)
Position Description:
The DRC Development Intern will experience an introduction to the field of grant-seeking and proposal writing, and will gain familiarity with local, state and national funding structures.
Regular Duties:
- Research funding opportunities for the DRC
- Assist Coordinator with editing and assembly of grant proposals
Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Great organizational skills, promptness, reliability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email)
- Candidates with a passion for the arts and record of dedication to arts advocacy strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles dance community preferred
Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Development Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position.
3. JOURNALISM INTERN (10-15 hrs/wk)
Position Description:
The DRC Journalism Intern will have the exciting opportunity to write articles for the DRC website, blog and Dancezine (a widely read dance publication for our members).
Regular Duties:
- Propose and conduct journalism projects & interviews to document current happenings in the local dance community
- Create a dance advocacy bulletin detailing policy updates and news on a local, state and national level
- Expand the scope of the DRC’s dance community news by incorporating voices from communities not traditionally represented in dance writing
Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills; a compelling, clear and articulate "voice"
- Promptness, reliability and ability to meet deadlines is a must
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email)
- Only candidates with a demonstrated interest in the Los Angeles arts/dance community will be considered
Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Journalism Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A 200-400 WORD WRITING SAMPLE.
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