The Organization

Litchfield Performing Arts (LPA), a not-for-profit dedicated to the arts and arts education, is seeking summer interns to participate in the general operations of The Litchfield Jazz Festival and Litchfield Jazz Camp. The Litchfield Jazz Festival, which The Wall Street Journal said, "stands tall in substance among the larger festivals around the nation" will be celebrating its 17th year August 10-12, 2012. The Litchfield Jazz Camp, featured in TIME Magazine and on CNN, hosts 350+ students from all over the United States, Bermuda, Thailand, Japan, Mexico and England at Kent School.

Festival AND Camp internships are listed below, with the Camp at the bottom of the page.

Please click HERE to download a flyer on the internships

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FESTIVAL INTERN OPENINGS

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Be a part of an internationally recognized Festival! The Litchfield Jazz Festival is seeking two interns to help run the 2012 Festival in Goshen, CT August 10-12. This internship will provide real-life experience in major event coordination, handling contracts, managing personnel, leadership and much more. Interns are a major part of our team.

RESPONSIBILITES

Both interns will assist with administrative tasks as assigned, and ad sales for our Festival program book. The Special Events Coordinator will work directly with our board of directors fundraising committee and Executive Director to coordinate the Festival Opening Night fundraising gala and auction. The coordinator will be responsible for managing all auction items, writing descriptions, working with contractors and sponsors, running the online auction, and handling on-site event needs. The special events coordinator will also assist our Artist Manager with Festival artist contracts and CD sales. Candidate must be able to easily learn new computer programs. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the full management (recruiting, scheduling, training, and overseeing on-site) the 100+ volunteers that make the Festival a-go. Candidate must be customer-service oriented and diplomatic. This intern will also take the lead in ad sales for the Festival program book, and coordinate production of the book with printers.

The summer is a fast-paced high-energy time for our dedicated team. Candidates must be able to jump right in, be a self-starter, positive thinker, team player and be able to work in a creative environment. The candidate must be able to work independently, prioritize assignments, be organized, and follow through always keeping the Executive Director and other staff apprised of progress.

This is an exciting opportunity for those who wish to experience first hand the world of arts production and management. Our critically acclaimed festival has featured artists like Ray Charles, Tito Puente, Eartha Kitt, Dave Brubeck, Dr. John, Paquito D'Rivera, and introduced Diana Krall to the US festival circuit.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fully versed in Microsoft office (Word, Excel), and general computer use

• Good customer service

SCHEDULE

Applicants must be able to work Monday-Friday, and the weekend of the Jazz Festival. Office hours tend to be 9AM - 5PM, but some flexibility is available. Position begins late May. Interns must be able to work at least through August 17^th.

LOCATION

Litchfield Performing Arts main office is located in Goshen, CT at 331 Sharon Turnpike. The Festival is held on Goshen Fairgrounds. Room and board are not available.

To be considered please submit:

A) A cover letter describing the applicant's career goals, interest in arts presentation and/or education and reasons for applying to an internship with The Litchfield Jazz Festival.

B) A one-page resume of education and employment experience with current contact information (school address, if applicable, email address and telephone numbers).

C) At least 2, but no more then 3 recommendations or references (academic or work related)

Contact Information

Please submit application to: Jessica Morozowich, jessica@litchfieldjazzfest.com. Litchfield Performing Arts, PO Box 69, Litchfield, CT 06759. Fax: 860-361-6288. Email is preferred.

 

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CAMP INTERN OPENINGS

Not-for-Profit Summer Music Camp
Litchfield Performing Arts, inc.
Position is Unpaid. On-site Room & Board Provided. College Credit Possible.
Beginning: July 2012
Location: Kent, CT

This internship will provide real-life experience in administration and organization of one of the nation's leading summer music camp. Work will include, assisting with student registration, assorted office tasks, generating and formatting reports, working with Excel documents, viewing and manipulating the online student database, and assisting in the organization and set-up of all of the music equipment. Our office relies heavily and places an emphasis on the use of technology to administrate the camp as efficiently as possible. You will have hands-on experience learning advanced Excel/Word features as well as a chance to learn Filemaker Pro. Our office always maintains a very informal atmosphere.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fully versed in Microsoft office (Word, Excel), and general computer use

• Valid US Driver's License (A car is recommended, but not required)

• High level of Attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions

• Proactive

• Reliable

• Responsible

• Works well both independently & in a team atmosphere

TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE SUBMIT:

A) Cover letter and resume

B) Three references

schedule & compensation

Applicants must be able to work Sunday-Friday, and some Saturdays. Office hours tend to be 8:00AM - 5PM, but some days may require additional work. The internship will begin the first week of July and will conclude by August 15th. Dormitory housing and all meals are provided. We are researching how to get interns college credit. Full admittance to the Litchfield Jazz Festival which occurs at the end of the camp is also included.

location

Our camp and camp office is located on the campus of the The Kent School in Kent Connecticut. The office is air-conditioned. The campus is also located on the Appalachian trail, and nearby several rivers and falls. There will be opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings of the camp for leisure as well as the astounding performances every night by our camp faculty.

start date

1st week of July 2012.

application deadline is march 2, 2012

contact

Please send your cover letter, resume, and any questions to: andrew@litchfieldjazzfest.com

For more information about camp visit: www.LitchfieldJazzFest.com/jazz-camp

For internship listing visit: http://litchfieldjazzfest.com/lpa/jobs-interns/internships/