Jobs and Internships

01.23 TADA Education Internship

POSITION AVAILABLE: Education Intern
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Director of Education
COMMITMENT: Minimum of 5-10 hrs/wk (for at least 2-4 months)

OBJECTIVE

To support TADA!'s arts education work through arts administration and/or direct teaching artist opportunities.  Depending on TADA!’s goals and student interest,  internships may focus on a theater education management program and/or assisting with TADA!’s Teaching Artist work in the classroom and on the stage.  Interns acquire practical theater education experience at one of the premiere non-profit youth theaters.   In addition to providing hands-on opportunities to assist and observe Education Program classes, residencies and rehearsals, interns learn how to create, manage and produce effective theater programming for youth.  Interested persons may also assist with the behind the scenes development and fundraising aspect of nonprofit theater.  Others may be involved in addressing the larger NYC arts-in education issues.

• Provide administrative support for TADA! Education staff (help with registrations, answer phones, work on database, prepare for residencies and workshops, communicate TADA!’s overall philosophy, etc.)
• Assist teaching artists in development and teaching of TADA!’s in-school, after-school and in-house musical theater classes and programs.
• Contribute to the development of TADA!’s curriculum both in-house and in the schools
• Opportunities to research in a field of interest related to TADA!’s Education mission (i.e. arts accessibility issues, teen focus, curriculum development, possible grant/funding opportunities, etc.)

• Commitment to theater and education (note: our focus is primarily on musical theater)
• Well organized with a strong attention to detail
• Interest in working with youth/children (age range may be flexible)
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Enjoy working with others—interns need to interact successfully with a wide range of personalities including staff, artists, volunteers, board members, donors and the general public; on the phone and in person
• Present two references from previous educators and/or employers
• Demonstrate computer skills: familiarity with word processing, databases and spreadsheets is preferable
• Commit to a consistent schedule for a minimum of one month.

This position reports directly to the Director of Education and also works closely with Assistant Director of Education and Education Associate. 

 Co-founded in 1984 by Janine Nina Trevens and Linda Reiff, TADA! is a unique, non-profit, 501 (c)3 youth theater that produces original musicals performed by New York City kids ages 8-18 for family audiences three times a year; a year-round Resident Youth Ensemble composed of 40-50 NYC kids ages 8-18; renowned education programs in more than 34 public schools; theater classes taught by professional teaching artists, and an annual one-act playwriting contest and staged reading series geared towards teen actors and audiences.

TADA! is more than a theatrical training ground; it exists to provide kids from all racial, economic and social backgrounds a place where they can develop individual talents while being a vital part of a group.  TADA! is a place for exploring the world of musical theater, for discovering unknown talents and cultivating undeveloped ones, for establishing friendships and for gaining a sense of one's self.  TADA!'s staff is comprised of theater professionals who all have experience working with children.

Through all of TADA!'s different programs children learn lessons that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives whether they stay in theater or not. Theater teaches structure, discipline and problem solving skills needed by kids today.

All Interns must adhere to TADA!'s general office policies and behave professionally at all times - inappropriate or unprofessional behavior may result in the immediate termination of an internship.

TADA!  is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, women, persons of color,
and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

Please note: TADA! is unable to provide housing, transportation or stipends for interns.  However, the Education Department is willing to discuss arranging college credits with your university or college advisor.

For more information or to apply for a TADA! Internship, email or send a cover letter and resume to:

TADA!
15 W. 28th Street, 3rd Floor
NY, NY 10001
ATTN: Brett Macias, Assistant Director of Education

212-252-1619 x13
bmacias@tadatheater.com