Interns for New Professional Orchestra

About the job

A new professional training orchestra and community program focusing on immigrants, community, empowerment and education through music, is seeking up to three interns to begin work on April 1. Interns must be available 8-15 hours per week through the summer, and preferably next year. This position, although initially unpaid, could lead to a paid staff position for the right candidate.

Interns are immediately required to prepare for the Fall 2010 inaugural season of a new professional orchestra in New York, which will include concerts in prestigious venues in New York City and overseas.

1) Development Intern: Work with the Founder and Artistic Director, donors, database, and plan fundraising events.

2) Operations Intern: Handle all aspects of production and operations, liaison with venues, artists, PR, media, and communications.

3) Executive Assistant: Assistant to the Founder and Artistic Director.

Interns will
• Be given significant responsibility
• Commit to a regular schedule of approximately 8-15 hours a week
• Have administrative and managerial duties
• Be able to work remotely, in addition to attending meetings
• Connect with artists, diplomats, celebrities, media, governments, UN, global NGOs

Qualifications:
• Passionate, dedicated, high energy
• Detail-oriented, quick learners, order obsessed
• Self-starters, able to work independently and as a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer savvy, including Mac applications, e.g. iWeb, iMovie, iPhoto, and MS Office
• Available to work evenings and weekends if necessary
• Ethical, professional attitude

Benefits:
• Receive metrocard for local transportation
• Learn arts management through hands-on experience
• Network with artists, celebrities, diplomats, and arts management professional in the US and abroad
• Be part of the creation of a new Orchestra and a new movement in New York City

How to apply:
Email resume and cover letter by Friday, March 26 with your interest, with subject line: 2010 Internship. Please do NOT call or fax this information to our office. Thank you.