AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

ABOUT THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER (DRC):
The Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles is a service organization that provides the dance community access to information, resources and services; and promotes the visibility and awareness of Greater Los Angeles dance on local, state and national levels.

We are currently seeking two interns for our spring season. Internships are unpaid, but students may be able to receive school credit. Interns will also receive a student/affiliate DRC annual membership, which entitles them to a wide range of benefits (including advertising opportunities and discounts on shows, performances and events, plus free access to all DRC events).

1. DEVELOPMENT INTERN (8-10 hrs/wk)

Position Description:
The DRC Development Intern will experience an introduction to the field of grant-seeking and proposal writing, and will gain familiarity with local, state and national funding structures. 8-10 hr/wk commitment.

Regular Duties:
- Research funding opportunities for the DRC
- Assist Coordinator with editing and assembly of grant proposals

Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Great organizational skills, promptness, reliability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email)
- Candidates with a passion for the arts and record of dedication to arts advocacy strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Los Angeles dance community preferred

Please send an email to Shayna at membership@drc-la.org with "Development Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position.

2. JOURNALISM INTERN (10-15 hrs/wk)

Position Description:
The DRC Journalism Intern will have the exciting opportunity to write articles for the DRC website, blog and Dancezine (a widely read dance publication for our members). 10-15 hr/wk commitment.

Regular Duties:
- Propose and conduct journalism projects & interviews to document current happenings in the local dance community
- Create a dance advocacy bulletin detailing policy updates and news on a local, state and national level
- Expand the scope of the DRC's dance community news by incorporating voices from communities not traditionally represented in dance writing

Qualifications:
- Exceptional writing and communication skills; a compelling, clear and articulate "voice"
- Promptness, reliability and ability to meet deadlines is a must
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), Google platforms (Docs/Calendar/Email)
- Only candidates with a demonstrated interest in the Los Angeles arts/dance community will be considered

Please send an email to Shayna at shayna@drc-la.org with "Journalism Intern" in the subject line. Attach your current resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for the position. PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A 200-400 WORD WRITING SAMPLE.

from LA Culture Net