A4L ArtWorks Summer Internship Application

Hired to Create. Inspired to Succeed.

Application Deadline: Friday, May 10, 2019 @ 4:00 PM

Internship Schedule:

Orientation - June 17 - July 20, 2019

Monday - Friday*

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

*Event(s) may be scheduled on Saturdays

The following materials MUST be included:

Completed application form
Completed responses to SHORT ANSWER section of this application
One completed recommendation form

*Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM (Please read carefully.)

Arts for Learning (A4L)’s ArtWorks program is a six-week, partially paid internship in the arts. Interns will work alongside a Project Facilitator in an artistic co-op of their choice to create works of art, while learning key workforce development skills. Interns will work to prepare family-friendly community arts events on behalf of A4L. Interns will help to market, produce and/or create products to sell at these events. Additionally, interns will receive (30) community service hours and participate in (30) hours of unpaid skill-building workshops. No prior arts experience is necessary, but applicants should have a strong interest in the arts and a willingness to learn in a diverse setting. Interns will be paid $8.46/hour.

Interns will receive payment for 120 hours of work during the six-week program.

*For current 9^th – 12^th graders only

ALL required documents must be submitted to:

Ivy Bennett at Arts for Learning by Friday, May 10, 2019 at 4:00 PM

You will be notified of your interview appointment via email.

Indicate your choice of Internship Position below: *

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Address Line 2 (Apt. Number)

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Parent/Guardian First Name *

Parent/Guardian Last Name *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian Email Address *

Current School: *

Current Grade: *

What type of school do you attend? *

Will you be at least 14 years of age as of June 24, 2019? *

Gender *

Your answers to these questions are confidential and do NOT affect your acceptance into the program.

Applicants of all income levels may apply.

Have you or anyone in your household received cash payments through a federal, state, or local income-based public assistance program (for example, welfare, free school lunches or unemployment benefits)? *

Have you or anyone in your household received or been determined to be eligible to receive food stamps within the past year? *

Do you live: *

Are you in the Dependency System? *

How many people (including yourself) live in your household? *

Ethnicity (optional):

Do you have a documented disability? *

SHORT ANSWER

You must answer each question in this section.

Will you be able to report to work for all scheduled dates and times as listed above? If not, please explain. *

Why do you want to participate in ArtWorks? How will participating help you reach your future goals? *

Which workforce skill(s) do you need to better develop? *

How has school prepared you for an internship? *

Describe an experience where you were part of a team or group project. What did you learn from that experience? Were there any disappointments? If so, how did you handle them? *

Why is it important for young artists to have job opportunities in the arts? *

Arts for Learning is an equal-opportunity employer. Do you have any special needs or physical limitations that require accommodations? Please explain. *

By signing below, I declare that all information provided in this application is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I have withheld nothing that, if disclosed, would alter the integrity of this application. I authorize investigations of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary to make an employment decision. I agree that Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. will not be held liable in any respect if a job offer is not extended, or is withdrawn; or employment is terminated because of false statements, omissions or responses made in this application. I understand that employment by Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. is “at will,” which means that either I or Arts for Learning/Miami, Inc. can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this entire application. SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED. *

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