The Education Intern will play a key role in the planning phase of our summer 2022 and 2022/23 school year programming by working with schools, teachers, student groups, and The Wallis’s staff in scheduling, communication, organization, and research. Central projects will be the creation of a complex calendar matrix for The Wallis School Partners program and other ongoing courses, and the gathering and organization of research and data. This position will start in August or September and will work approximatley 20-30 hours a week.
We are seeking a candidate who possesses: • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Knowledge of computers (including Excel, Word and database programs). • Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work with diverse groups of people. • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to create charts and calendars using computer software. The right candidate will be a creative, fast-thinker who has a passion for the arts and education. The Education Intern will interact directly with young people ages 18 and under. Therefore, the final candidate must successfully complete a standard background check prior to the first day of work.
Deeply rooted in our local Beverly Hills community and influenced by cultural change, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, a public-private partnership with the City of Beverly Hills, strives to be a site for the convergence of relevant, dynamic performing arts, education and civic life, strengthening our local and global community in our role as a presenter, producer, educator and community resource. The Wallis brings audiences world-class theater, dance, film and music, performed by many of the world's most talented and sought-after artists, as well as arts education and community engagement through GRoW @ The Wallis: A Space for Arts Education.
Please email your resume and cover letter to education@thewallis.org. Your resume might include past job experiences, volunteer work, participation in school or community organizations, classes, or other instances where you might have used relevant skills, such as: organization, communication via writing and in person with diverse groups of people, research, and planning. Mention experience working with children and in educational settings. In your cover letter, please let us know why you would like to learn more about working in the field of Arts Education. The answer to this question might include anecdotes about how early arts experiences made an impact on you, or when you first encountered the arts.