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Young Audiences is looking for dynamic, creative interns to
assist with projects and office functions during the summer of 2009.
Though all interns will be assisting with general projects,
we are hoping to find candidates with to fulfill the following specific
functions and work 10-20 hours per week.
We are seeking arts enthusiasts for the following positions:
Web and Graphic Design: The Web and Graphic
Design Intern will be responsible for helping revise and update the
organization’s materials and website. We are a dynamic, multicultural, and multidisciplinary organization and
want to look like one. This
position will include making better use of YANC images and design elements,
designing a new institutional brochure, and creating program and event
materials.
Skills Required: Web and print design
experience. Strong interest and
capabilities with visual media. Creative thinking with an eye towards usability. Experience with design software, image
editing, integrating video into websites, much appreciated.
Arts Program Intern: The Arts Program Intern
will assist the Program Director with building a curriculum database with Young
Audiences roster artists, work to plan and promote our Fall Showcase, and help
plan a program marketing calendar. The Arts Program Intern will also assist with the best functioning of
our overall program.
Skills Required: Highly organized, personable
communicator. Experience with
project management, critical thinking skills.
Fundraising Intern: The Fundraising
Intern will work closely with the Executive Director to develop a comprehensive
annual grants calendar, and will lead the writing of at least one substantive
grant proposal. This person will
also assist with writing copy for our e-news and website.
Skills Required: Very strong, concise, and persuasive
writing skills. Creative and critical thinking skills. Research
capabilities. Interest in learning
about fundraising and grant writing.
All Summer Interns will share responsibilities both in the
office and out. All interns will
have the opportunity to attend arts events and performances and to participate
as a member of the YANC Staff for the summer.
Positions are unpaid, but course credit may be
available.
To be considered for internship positions, please email
your resume with references, cover letter, and writing sample to scheduling@ya-nc.org. No phone calls please.
Volunteers make our dreams become a reality. Year after year, day after day, volunteers are very much part of our everyday life. In order to provide the highest quality services possible, we depend on the commitment of dedicated volunteers.
Some of our volunteer needs are:
- Graphic design/desktop publishing: Newsletter, flyers, brochures, and other program materials.
- Clerical: Data entry, filing, archiving, general office support
- Events: Assistance at annual Family Festival of the Arts, public performances, fundraising events.
If you are interested in volunteering for Young Audiences of Northern California, please send an email to volunteer@ya-nc.org.
| Young Audiences would like to extend a special thank you to the San Francisco Women’s Club for pledging their volunteer support this year. |
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"Our residency allowed my students to create their own stories and perform them in front of their group, increasing confidence, cooperation, creativity, writing skills, and public speaking skills. It was very active and fun, and the children were very interested in learning from the storyteller."
Teacher, Garden Gate Elementary, San Jose, Jeanne Haynes’ storytelling residency
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