Company: David A Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 1010 N. WC MacInnes Place
Location: Tampa, FL
Application Deadline: March 29, 2013
Position: 2 Part-time, Paid
Timeframe: 05/20/13 — 08/24/13 (Flexible)
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Description
The Straz Center began as a dream by visionary citizens of Tampa who persevered to bring to reality one of the finest performing arts centers in the nation. It is many things to many people and it’s more than just a building, more than just a performing arts center. It is a presenter, a producer, an educator, a community partner and an economic engine for the Tampa Bay area. It is a cornerstone of the Tampa Bay community. The Straz Center creates a regional economic impact of more than $100 million each year. To our local economy it can mean more tourists staying in hotels, eating in restaurants, shopping in stores and visiting other venues when they are here. At both the local and national level, it provides access to more than 700,000 people of all ages, abilities and cultures each year. It also provides jobs for artists and other professionals who have a passion for the arts and for our mission.
The mission of our internship program is to grow the next generation of arts administrators and to inspire interns to dream and discover, create and celebrate throughout their internship experience.
This is a paid internship at $7.79 per hour. The internship may also be offered for course credit in lieu of wage, if desired.
Responsibilities
The Patel Conservatory is currently seeking an Administrative intern to assist with the registration process at a busy performing arts conservatory.
The Administrative intern will:
• Provide general administrative and office clerical support within the education department.
• Provide registration support to registration staff (Tessitura data entry, process tuition payments, print class rosters, etc.)
• Provide communication support (telephone and e-mail inquires relating to registration, classes, tuition, marketing events etc.)
• Assist with the maintenance and communicating the private lesson schedules for all teachers and students.
• Assist with the preparation of student welcome packets and other mailings.
• Assist with the maintenance of student records and release forms, in addition to keeping registration files organized and updated.
• Assist with the maintenance of class rosters and attendance tracking for all teachers.
• Assist with the cleanliness and organization of the Library.
• Provide assistance in student/parent class selection, acting as a guidance counselor.
• Provide summer camp support. Assist with student check-in/out, lunch and other summer duties as assigned.
Requirements
The candidate must possess the following:
Basic Microsoft Office skillsDependable and reliable
Professional communication skills (written and oral)
Organized with good time management skills
Able to relate well with children
Administrative, public relations, customer service, and/or office experience
Ability to work some nights and/or weekends, if needed
Data entry experience preferred
Position will last from May 20, 2013 - August 24th, 2013.
** Applicants must live in the Tampa Bay area during the summer. No housing or per diem for living expenses is provided.
