Summer Internship Opportunities at IS183 Art School of the Berkshires01:03PM / Wednesday, February 04, 2009
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. - IS183 is looking for enthusiastic and talented young adults to work side-by-side with our faculty and staff in our established, dynamic art school in the Berkshires. Ideal candidate may be considering a career in education, as well as the arts. IS183 provides a high quality, practical work experience for students interested in perusing an art education career.
The IS183 Summer Young Artist Program runs from June 29 to August 29. Candidates may apply for a 2- to 10-week internship commitment. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Candidates must have a willingness to perform a wide variety of teaching and assisting tasks with enthusiasm, to complete requests as instructed, and to show initiative and follow through.
Overall, an intern should be interested in enhancing and participating in the community experience of IS183 with students, parents, teachers, staff and fellow interns. Students as young as 15 years old may apply but preference is given to college age candidates.
Interns receive a stipend of $100/week for their work as well as the opportunity to audit one evening or week-end adult class during the summer. In addition, you may be able to receive academic credit from your college or university.
Please send a brief statement summarizing your interest in being a part of IS183’s Young Artist program, along with a resume outlining academic focus, employment, and volunteer activities to Hope Sullivan, Executive Director, at hope@is183.org or by mail at IS183 Art School, PO Box 1400, Stockbridge MA 01262.
IS183 is a non-profit community art school encouraging people of all ages, means and skill levels to enrich their lives through hands-on experience in the visual arts. |
