SURGE Performance Initiative Internship
The Organization: SURGE Performance Initiative is a start-up non-profit organization dedicated to building interdisciplinary collaboration in the performing arts. SURGE maintains that drawing together individuals’ skills from distinct disciplines and cultures supplies insight into our self and others, nurtures new means of expression, strengthens arts culture, and connects us more deeply to our shared humanity. SURGE programming serves three core interest areas: education, community outreach, and performance.

The Internship: The ideal candidate is a current or recent undergraduate student with interest in arts administration. The intern would provide administrative support for the organization’s activities, gaining essential experience in program management, fundraising and development, database management, communications, and other areas as assigned. The position requires a minimum of 4 hours per week; the intern would be expected to work via telecommuting and also to attend a weekly staff meeting. Direct guidance for duties would be received under the Executive Director and Program Coordinators. This internship is ideal for a student interested in learning how to function as a professional artist and/or arts administrator. Position duration is negotiable and course credit is available.

The Ideal Candidate: SURGE is looking for a candidate that has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for the non-profit sector and the arts, is able to learn quickly, work both independently and in teams, multitask and prioritize, and exhibits excellent writing and communication skills. No stipend is available, but this is an excellent opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in building a non-profit from the ground up and to assist in carrying out the mission of the organization.

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to aleca.borsuk@surgeinitiative.com.
Posted: 8.14.09