Brooklyn Arts Exchange is a community based performing arts center dedicated to developing artists of all ages from children to professionals. BAX Youth Education provides expert instruction in building technical skills in dance, tumbling, and theater with an emphasis on cultivating creative expression. Working with professional performing arts faculty, BAX students develop improvisation, composition and performance skills. BAX Youth Education, from classes to festivals, embody BAX’s overarching mission to provide the space and support for “artists-in-progress” to explore, hone, and share their unique voice. For more information about BAX’s Education Department, please visit www.youth.bax.org 

Internship Position: The Youth Education Administrative Internship is a comprehensive 25-30 hours a week commitment. Candidates must be available to start in early-September or immediately after Labor Day and continue through January, 2020. Ideal candidates however will be able to commit to the full 2019-2020 school year, ending June 20. This will be an exceptional opportunity for a young professional to learn about the inner-workings of a non-profit organization, community-based cultural center and arts education department. The intern will have an opportunity to participate in every facet of the department, from big picture program planning to hands-on support during events. This position is co-supervised by the Education Director and Education Manager. 

Intern duties will include: 

• Assisting the Education Department including the Education Director, Education Manager and Education/Admin Assistant in all administrative tasks including class preparation and scheduling, festival and special event planning, school breaks program planning, community and family outreach, registration and database management; 

• Assisting in weekly After-School Pick Up program (pick up, snack/activity prep, facilitation and oversight, etc.); 

• Providing hands-on support during Youth Education special events and youth performances (specifically bi-annual student concerts and specialty workshops, etc.); 

• Assisting BAX faculty, including set-up and breakdown of studio classes; 

• Covering the front desk- reserving rehearsal space, answering phones, interfacing with constituents; 

• Helping to maintain education spaces, supplies, costumes and props; 

• Completion of an independent intern project in collaboration with supervisor(s). 

Qualifications: 

• College graduate or graduate student with related major and/or keen interest in arts education and/or arts administration sectors. Previous work-experience in the performing arts a plus; 

• Excellent writing and communication skills; 

• Confident answering phones and using computers; 

• Preferred candidates have experience with word, excel and web updating; 

• Should be adaptable to a fast-paced working environment and comfortable multi-tasking; 

• Confident and enjoy working with children; 

• Self-motivated, good humored and organized.

25 hours/week minimum, up to 30 hours/week maximum Weekly schedule must coincide with After School Pick Up needs and also includes 9-3 p.m. hours on Saturday. The remainder of the schedule will be confirmed with Education Director upon offer. Stipend Compensation: $2,000-$3,500 range, depending internship duration and commitment of weekly hours. To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to eduintern@bax.org with subject line, “BAX Education Intern.” Your letter should specify your interest in the position, BAX as an organization and how this role aligns with your longtime career goals. Specifically, ideal candidates will familiarize themselves with BAX’s mission and Youth Education Core Values and reflect on how these values align with their own. Cover letter should also include relevant experience and your 2019-20 schedule availability. Interviews will take place over the summer with goal to hire by early-August. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be sent by email only please. Given high volume of responses, only those applicants who will be invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls.