Canadian Stage is now accepting applications for the (volunteer) position of YOUTH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INTERN.
Based in Toronto, Canadian Stage produces and showcases innovative theatre work from Canada and around the world, allowing its audience to encounter daring work guided by a strong directorial vision and a 21st century aesthetic.
Reporting to the Community Relations Manager, this Intern position offers an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in developing and leading programs that cultivate artistic opportunities in community settings for youth and families, associated with the Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park. This position also offers opportunities to develop experience with marketing, communications and outreach activities for community initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the Facilitation of Summer Youth and Community Programs in Program Sessions
- Assisting with the communication and evaluation of programs offered
- Assisting with the co-ordination of Youth and Community Programming throughout the summer
The Intern will have opportunities to participate in program planning, communication and execution, including attending program sessions. The internship offers numerous opportunities to develop administrative, communication and leadership skills in the implementation of new initiatives.
Start Date: June 14, 2009
End Date: September 5, 2009
The Youth and Community Intern must commit to 10-15 hrs per week. Schedule can be flexible. Must be available July 1st and Sunday evenings throughout the summer.
Minimum requirements:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in youth and community arts programming, family-friendly programming, communications and outreach
- Experience in leadership roles and desire to improve leadership skills
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
- Previous office administration experience and previous creation experience are an asset
- Self-starter. Full training will be provided but in some cases the successful candidate will be asked to work independently on assigned projects.
- High computer proficiency (MS Word & Excel experience preferred, e-mail and internet)
- Being enrolled in a course of study that involves interning at an arts organization is considered an asset but is not required.
In addition to the many benefits of Canadian Stage’s Intern Program which include information sessions with staff members of their choice, the successful candidate will also be assisting artists or administrators who are engaged with the youth and community programs of the company. The intern will also receive free tickets to Canadian Stage productions and will be invited to readings, workshops and other artistic development initiatives. We strive to make our intern positions as valuable an experience as possible.
Please submit cover letter, résumé and 3 (phone) references by May 28, 2010 by email only, (attach documents in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat)
Attention: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY INTERN
Julie Cloutier, Manager of Volunteer Resources
e-mail: jcloutier@canadianstage.com
Please note in your cover letter where you saw this intern posting. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
Canadian Stage is an equal opportunity employer.
