Apprentice teaching artist in after-school programs

An apprentice offers artistic skills and assistance to professional teaching artists in after-school programs in the Syracuse City Schools. The ideal candidate should possess a desire to learn about careers opportunities as a teaching artist, and have an interest in arts education. Some background in the arts or education is a requirement for this position.

Qualifications:  Experience / technical skills in the arts; usually several years of undergraduate work

Apprentices are needed in several disciplines. Please specify your preference from the list below:
•    African dance/drumming
•    Media Arts - photo/video/digital
•    Music vocal/instrumental
•    Theater Arts
•    Visual Arts - 2-D, 3-D

Responsibilities:
•    Must have reliable transportation and arrive on site at for the time scheduled.
•    Ability to work in the classroom environment with students.
•    Assist in all aspects of project execution as directed by the teaching artist.
•    Help teaching artist with daily material preparation and clean up.
•    Communicate with teaching artist about curriculum, project planning and implementation.

Dance Intern/Assistant Choreographer for Afterschool Program

The ideal candidate should have experience in a college level ballet or jazz dance program. The student will work directly with the dance teacher to assist in choreography and practice with students during weekdays in the afterschool program.

Responsibilities:
•    Must have reliable transportation and arrive on site at for the time scheduled
•    Ability to work in the classroom environment with students
•    Assist in all aspects of project execution as directed by the dance instructor

Schedule:
October 26, 2009- May 20, 2010 (time can be divided into several-month internships depending on semesters)
Weekdays: Monday-Thursday 2:45pm- 4:45pm
Location: Franklin Magnet School of the Arts 

Please contact Maureen for more information.
 

Arts Administration

Intern will act as administrative assistant to PAE staff. The work involves researching legislative, educational, fundraising, documentation, and/or business relationships in the arts. This will be a multi-disciplinary arts internship, so that students will spend time in studios, galleries, offices, and may take a few field trips with us to Albany, and other cultural agencies in CNY. This position will be designed with individual student interests and skills as a starting point. Training to include: some database management, public relations, aesthetic education, and visual/writing documentation of arts education events.

Documentation Specialist

A specialized opportunity exists for an intern with computer, website, journalistic, and photo/video interests. PAE always seeks to coordinate and showcase the partnerships we fund and support each year. Interviews, articles, press releases, and digital documentation of this work is something that we have the expertise to manage, but little time to go out to sites and gather. Our relationships with the press (paper, radio, and television) are always increasing, and someone that has an interest in journalism may enjoy this opportunity. Training to include: press release writing, public relations, and publication skills.

Small Business Organization

PAE is beginning to form a recycled materials clearinghouse for educators based on models from Boston and New York City. This internship will provide students with the framework for designing a business plan for gathering materials and for staffing, organizing, and marketing a small non-profit business. Training to include: planning, public relations, some recycling industry research, and collaboration with higher education students at Syracuse University and SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry.