Youth Programs Assistant

3-week internship beginning June 25

Youth program assistants help to co-ordinate the Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) non-auditioned Summer Youth Intensive for 13- to 18-year-olds. Tasks include but are not limited to administrative tasks, liaising with participants and educators, and assisting artist-educators with rehearsals, dramatic and music coaching as needed.

This is an unpaid internship; however, the COC will provide a weekly stipend to help cover the cost of transportation. In addition, interns will receive mentorship from experienced COC professionals and educators and receive tickets to the 2012/2013 season dress rehearsals.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist COC artist-educators will rehearsals, dramatic and/or musical coaching
  • Assist with administrative tasks as needed
  • Attend daily meetings, offer feedback to education and staff

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed post-secondary studies, preferably in music, drama, theatrical design and production, or a combination thereof
  • Demonstrates responsibility and reliability
  • Some teaching experience, ex. music lessons
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team dynamic
  • Piano proficiency and musical literacy considered an asset
  • First Aid and CPR certificate an asset

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

Education and Outreach
Canadian Opera Company
227 Front St. E.
Toronto ON M5A 1E8
E-mail: education@coc.ca
Fax: 416-363-5584

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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