Community Collaboration Intern

Summary

Community Collaboration interns support and implement community initiatives programs and activities. The intern will assist with materials preparation for Teaching Artist Initiative (TAI) programs, support for Kids Camp activities, and some administrative work including data entry and transcription. The internship might also include planning and implementing hands-on activities in the community at festivals and/or at community centers. The internship period is May through August, part time (12 to 15 hours/week – maybe more dependent on special project portion)

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation for grant reporting and evaluation activities, including data entry, transcription of notes, other duties as necessary.

Assist with materials preparation for TAI school activities, including cutting paper and book boards, receiving materials orders, organizing materials, other duties as necessary.

Assist with Kids Camp activities, including processing student materials on first day of camp, documenting camp activities through photos, assisting instructors as needed, supervising cleanup at end of camp sessions.

Assist with grant research, including looking for funding sources that might support TAI program activities, and share information with program and development staff.

Hands-on project coordination (Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Troutacular, Storytelling Festival, etc.) This area will be defined based on the intern’s goals and how they intersect with possible programming in the community.

Qualifications

Strong interest in arts education.

Outstanding written and verbal communications.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time.

Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

Tact and diplomacy.

Windows, web software experience.

Research skills.

Flexibility.

Physical Demands

This position requires the applicant walk unaided up and down hills and over uneven terrain, bend, stoop, reach above their head, have use of fine and gross motor skills, and work in close quarters. The applicant must have normal visual acuity at near and far distance with correction and hear the spoken word with correction. The applicant must be fluent in English. The position demands frequent exposure to inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the applicant is regularly required to sit and to work at a computer. The applicant is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently. The applicant must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Compensation

All housing and meals will be provided to the intern for the duration of the internship period.

To Apply

The internship will remain open until filled, however the initial review of applications will consist of applications received by March 15, 2010. Send resume and cover letter addressing relevant experience and interest in the internship, personal contact information and email contact information for at lest 3 references to Stacey Lane, Penland School of Crafts, PO Box 37 Penland, NC 28765 or

staceylane@penland.org

Penland School of Crafts is a national center for craft education offering residential workshops, residencies, community education programs, and exhibitions. Located on 415 acres in the NC Mountains, Penland has 15 teaching studios and a total of 50 historic and contemporary buildings. Penland School of Crafts is an equal opportunity employer with a staff of 63. Penland operates with a $5.2 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $4.3 million. Penland School of Crafts is an equal opportunity employer.