Friday, March 6, 2015

Creative Outlet Dance Theater of Brooklyn, Arts in Education Internship

 
Creative Outlet Dance Theater of Brooklyn, Arts in Education Internship

Jamel Gaines' Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn is a world renowned dance company dedicated to enriching our communities through artistic excellence. Our company has been hailed internationally and nationally for its "richness of dance tone" and "contagious vitality" of its productions. 

Creative Outlet's dance theatre has been featured on international stages in a wide variety of countries such as Italy, England, Mexico, Spain, and Jamaica. Our work has seen prestigious stages such as the Lincoln Center, The Apollo Theatre, the Brookyln Academy of Music, the Paramount Theatre, and Central Park's SummerStage. 

Artists from our company and school have gone on to work with Broadway productions such as Fela!, The Lion King, and Memphis. They have also collaborated with celebrities such as Beyonce, Madonna, Rihanna, and Michael Jackson. 

Our Arts in Education Program was developed as a result of CO's excellent reputation for educating and empowering minds in the community. Contracted by the New York Board of Education, CO provides arts services - dance, drama, voice and visual arts - to approximately 15,000 students in more than 25 NYC public schools. This program emplys over 30 professional artists annually. 

We are seeking an Arts-in-Education intern to work under the Director of Arts in Education and Artistic Director to accomplish a number of essential functions. 

Selected interns will gain experience in the following areas: 

- Work with Dept. of Ed Staff and Principles to deliver Arts Curriculum to public schools. 

- Arts Residency Booking, Development, and Management. 

-Staff Management & Development 

- Coordinatioon of End of Year Programming. 

-General Correspondence and Clerical Duties. 

Qualifications: Any present student with a focus in business management, education and/or the arts. Knowledge of arts and education methodology is also desirable. Applicants should have great communication/ people skills, attention to detail, computer literacy and good writing skills. The ideal candidate must be conscientious and able to manage multiple projects concurrently and independently. 

Creative Outlet has a small staff and a friendly working environment. Interns are an important part of our office, and are active contributors to the maintenance of our Dance Theater. 

To Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter via e-mail to jamelg@creativeoutlet.org or call/text 917.500.8774 

Notes: 

Summer Internship 

Ability to earn income/create a job

Include email address and phone number 

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