Job Opportunity
What: Internship at Exim Dance Company CIC (unpaid)
Application Deadline: 7th January 2013
Start date: W/C 21th January 2013
Exim Dance Company is seeking an intern to join the busy team as
the company continues to grow and develop. This post would ideally suit a
recent Performance or Arts Management graduate or someone looking to begin a
career in arts management. This internship will be for 8 hours a week minimum
for a period of 3 months initially, with an option to extend for a further 3
months. This is an unpaid opportunity,
however all job related expenses will be covered.
The intern will be an integral member of the team at this
crucial stage of the company’s development. Supervision and support will be
provided; we strongly believe that
internships only work if they are mutually beneficial. Because of this, a full
training plan will be drawn up with the successful candidate. This is an
office based job and the intern will work closely with the Artistic Director and
Marketing and Communications manager to provide support and assistance with the
general administration of the company, marketing and promotion, tour booking
and fundraising.
The successful candidate should have a strong interest in the
performing arts, be outgoing and friendly, able to work independently, have
strong communication skills, be reliable and have strong computer skills.
Please note the successful candidate will be subject to a CRB check before
commencing work.
What you will gain from this internship: The experience of
working for a professional dance company, networking opportunities, experience
of tour booking, marketing, fundraising and general company admin and mentoring
support. We will help you with your CV and job applications.
“Working
as an intern for Exim has been an invaluable experience that allowed me to
apply my knowledge of the field and become a member of a friendly and welcoming
team. I was given the opportunity to learn how a professional company works and
the processes they go through gaining many admin skills which are essential to
running a successful dance company.”
Kerry
Treacy Exim Intern 2012
