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JOB DESCRIPTION: Festival Assistant to
the Executive Producer Summer Intern Position Start Date: June 2,
2008 Description of
Organization: The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) is a
non-profit arts organization that was founded in 1993 to provide a
vehicle for the development of women solo artists and their works. LAWTF
also provides educational outreach programming to the community and
public schools. Description of
Duties: Primary projects will be to take charge of the performer
submissions process for the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival 2008
and to provide daily operational support across the spectrum of
administration including general administration, educational
programming, development, marketing, and graphic design support. The
skills and interests of the Intern will be considered in assigning
duties. Reports to:
Executive Producer Qualifications:
LAWTF seeks an organized, self-starter with a passion for LAWTF’s
mission. Applicants should possess strong computer, verbal and written
skills. Previous office experience is highly desirable. Creative problem
solving skills needed. Must have working computer knowledge of Word,
Excel, and other basic software programs. Basic bookkeeping skills and
graphic design skills highly desirable. Ability to use Constant Contact
also a plus. College undergraduates must be currently enrolled and have
completed at least one semester of college by June, 2008 and will not
graduate before December 2008. Student must be a resident of or attend
college in Los Angeles County . Intern Sponsorship:
This internship is sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
More than 130 undergraduate interns will participate in the
program this year at performing, presenting, and literary nonprofit arts
organizations and municipal arts agencies throughout LA County.
In addition to their full-time 10 week paid internship, interns
will participate in four educational events as part of the program,
which are funded by the Getty Foundation.
The educational events are designed to provide interns with a
broader perspective of the vibrant arts and cultural landscape of the
County. For additional
information on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the Arts
Internship Program, and for a complete list of all the internships
offered this summer, visit the Arts Commission website at
www.lacountyarts.org. |