This ARTISTIC OPERATIONS INTERNSHIP will offer meaningful, wide-ranging exposure to all artistic and operational levels of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. LACC’s ARTISTIC OPERATIONS INTERN will assist with a number of professionally-managed processes, including our annual audition process (e.g., process enrollment mailings, communicating audition results, chorus invitations, registrations, etc.) Further, he/she/they will work with our Salesforce-based CRM system (PatronManager); support chorus managers with preparations for summer performances/tour; and participate in the planning process for our 2024|25 season. Our internships also engage participants in process-oriented projects that develop behind-the-scenes skills and marketable competencies that are broadly translatable to the job market within the arts nonprofit sector and beyond. This position will work approximately 20 hours a week from June 2024 through August 2024.
The ideal intern candidate will: - Possess an interest in music education and access to arts for young people; - Possess excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; - Act responsibly and with a friendly and professional demeanor; - Be inquisitive and willing to learn new skills; - Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office Suite; - Demonstrate a comfort level in learning to use our CRM database, Patron Manager. Experience with other software is desirable, but not required; - Apply acquired knowledge about LACC in daily interactions with staff; - Respect and maintain confidentiality. Candidates should be motivated, sociable, collegial, dependable, and adaptable team players. LACC values intellectual curiosity and ability to offer a fresh perspective/ideas to accomplish tasks and realize goals. Candidates should be prepared to work weekdays from 9:30AM - 5:30PM, with flexibility to accommodate possible weekend/evening activities. Some remote work will be allowed.
Founded in 1986, LACC is nationally respected as the go-to children's ensemble for professional children's choral music. Through our universal values of teamwork, personal responsibility, and excellence, LACC’s legacy is to nurture the development of each child’s potential and share the transformative power of their music with communities throughout Southern California, the nation, and the world. To-date, LACC has provided first-rate, immersive choral music training in a wide range of vocal techniques, performance styles, and repertoire to more than 2,500 youth (aged 6 - 18); appeared in over 360 performances with professional presenters; trained children to a professional spectrum of musical language and dialect; and toured nearly 20 countries in 5 continents.
Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: Chorus Manager, Ann Geisler, at jobs@lachildrenschorus.org with “Artistic Operations Intern - [applicant name]” in the subject. No phone calls please.