EASE Program Internship
Everyday Arts for Special Education (EASE) seeks a Programs Intern to work approximately 3-5 days per week for 3 months (flexible).
About Everyday Arts for Special Education (EASE):
Funded by a $4.6 million Investing in Innovation (i3) grant, EASE equips teachers with arts-based strategies to advance student achievement in academic performance, communication, and socialization.
EASE seeks to initiate a systemic change in District 75's classroom environments, in which, through arts-based instruction, students with severe challenges are provided multiple entry points to learning.
Combining hands-on professional development workshops and extensive in-school support, EASE provides teachers with skills and strategies across multiple arts disciplines (music, dance, visual arts and theater) to help students achieve Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, as well as improved behavioral and academic outcomes.
Grounded in nearly 10 years of research, EASE has found this approach to be very effective enhancing student engagement, and believes this will help close the achievement gap between special education and general education students, increasing college- and career-readiness for those students taking standard assessment.
For more information, please visit http://www.mnmp.org/arts/research/ease
The Program Intern will report to the Program Manager and Program Coordinator, and will assist with the following duties:
- Create and maintain inventory of existing organization materials
- Assist in tracking FY14 materials orders
- Develop database of organization affiliates
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of all program/outreach information and documentation
- Assist in press outreach and concert planning efforts
- Assist in preparation for professional development workshops
- Other tasks as necessary
This unique position offers participants "hands-on" training in a fast-paced, team-oriented arts education organization and concert presenter. Interns will gain valuable insight into the world of arts education in New York City Public Schools, concert marketing, and implementing sector-wide arts programming and research. The qualified candidate will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have the ability to manage multiple projects in a busy work environment. S/he should have strong organizational, written, and verbal skills. Computer literacy of Microsoft Office and basic Internet research is crucial.
The candidate must be a team player with flexibility and willingness to work in a variety of tasks.
This is a great opportunity to support a growing organization and gain experience in all aspects of arts education.
