Arch Ballet (A|B) has a year-round internship program as part of our ongoing effort to offer rewarding learning opportunities to outstanding candidates in the fields of arts administration, social media, event planning, fundraising, and Photo/Video Archives. Candidates are responsible for completing a 3-6 month term with 8-40 hours a week. Interns are asked to work remotely and/or in person with Artistic Director, Sheena Annalise based on commitment set forth in advance upon acceptance into the program. 

 

PHOTO/VIDEO ARCHIVES

Photo and Video Archive are essential to the documentation of a dance company - which are used for archival purposes, marketing, and grants. Interns have the opportunity to expand their skills in photography, videography, and editing for dance using their own archival instrument of choice, photo or video. They will have access to rehearsals, performances, ad campaigns, and documentary style photos and/or videos during their term and access to Arch Ballet's photo studio with two color backdrops. This chance to build their portfolio also includes having their work published.

Internship duties:

Photograph or video record rehearsals, ad campaigns, documentary style interviews, and more
Edit photos and videos for archival materials, publication, and advertising 
Spearhead concept driven ideas for photoshoots, videoshoots, ads, and more
Archive repertoire on back up devices and organization of archive closet

Skills required to apply:

Proficient in using their instrument of choice camera or video
Must have access to editing software on their own laptop
Passion for documentation of dance

 

COMPENSATION

As an A|B intern you will receive a letter of recommendation at the end of your term based on your performance, college credit according to your college guidelines, and first hand experience. Internships are unpaid and do not guarantee a hiring placement after your term within A|B. Interns may take part in company workshops with prior approval  by Artistic Director, Sheena Annalise including the #ACBi summer intensive series.

ARCH BALLET OFFICES

Arch Ballet is a young company and our office is ran out of Artistic Director, Sheena Annalise’s home or nearby cafes. You will be working directly with her and other members of your interning team during your office hours. Please note, there may be hours where some interns will be asked to meet at our rehearsal site or photoshoot site instead, which will be given with advance notice when your schedule is set up. A|B Interns must provide their own laptop for their internship.

LENGTH OF TERM

3-6 months // 4 hour or 8 hour shifts // 8hr/wk– 40hr/wk

8 hour shifts are given a 1 hour lunch break, 4 hour shifts will not be given a break but are welcome to snack at their desks etc. We foster a community environment where our interns gain the most knowledge and real life experience as possible.

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

Interns may not share information regarding A|B’s upcoming works, donor information, names, contact information, press list contacts, or any contact information of A|B. Research done through Arch Ballet is the property of Arch Ballet and may not be distributed to any outside parties or used for personal gain. Files must be erased from personal devices during their last day of internship. Our proprietary information including contacts, network, and research is confidential.

 
HOW TO APPLY

Send email to admin@archballet.com with Internship in the headline, a short paragraph on your sector of choice, and proposed schedule whether remote or in office, and attach your resume in PDF format.