Zambaleta's Summer Internship Program

I would like to announce Zambaleta's Summer Internship Program.
Zambaleta is a non profit community world music and dance school located in San Francisco. We are offering internships in our Dance Program, Music Program, Marketing, Online Marketing, Operations, and Development. Please forward this email and help spread the word to students who would be interested. For more information about the school visit www.zambaleta.org

These positions are part of Zambaleta's Summer internship program which starts June 21st and lasts for 12 weeks. All zambaleta internships require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.
Following are the job descriptions.



Music Program Intern with Interest in World Music & Dance

We're seeking an enthusiastic music program intern to join our team and help build Zambaleta's unique music offerings.

Responsibilities:
1. Processing Instructor Applications
2. Developing a database for all instructors 3. Scheduling Classes 4. Coordinating course information with instructors 5. Administering enrollment for classes 6. Answering questions regarding classes by phone and email 7. Developing course descriptions 8. Updating course information on zambaleta's website 9. Marketing different courses through various online and offline venues


Qualifications:
1. Bachelor in music, preferably with an emphasis on world music/ ethnomusicology.
2. General understanding of basic musical concepts and instruments.
5. Ability to represent Zambaleta effectively. Motivation and commitment to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to infuse your work with humor.
7. Desire to learn.

Compensation and perks:
This is a non-paid internship. However, Zambaleta interns are eligible for free music and dance classes at the school.

How to apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to intern@zambaleta.org
by June 20th 2010.
Be sure to state the title of the internship in your email subject.



Dance Program Intern with Interest in World Music & Dance

Responsibilities:

Interns work administratively as the Zamableta dance program
receptionist, dance studio manager and administrative assistant to
Zambaleta’s dance staff. Responsibilities include interacting with
the public and studio instructors, customer relations, registration of
students for classes, responding to requests for information and
general support Zambaleta membership. Interns play a prominent role in
the ongoing business of the organization, receiving a unique view of
the totality of Zambaleta as a music & dance school and community
resource.

Qualifications: Adults age 18+ who are pursuing careers in dance in
college, post college or are hoping to make a career transition to the
field of dance. Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
spreadsheet; experience in customer relations is advantageous. Be
ready to work hard, have an open mind, and be flexible within a
constantly changing environment

Compensation and perks: This is a non-paid internship. However,
Zambaleta interns are eligible for free music and dance classes at the
school.

How to apply: Send a resume, cover letter, to intern@zambaleta.org by
June 20th, 2010. Be sure to state the title of the internship in your
email subject.






Development Intern with Interest in World Music & Dance

We're seeking an enthusiastic development intern to join our team and
help us with Zambaleta's fundraising activities.

Responsibilities:
1.Fundraising: Assist the Executive Director and Development Staff
with assigned projects including drafting and compiling grant
applications, researching available sources of non-profit funding, and
securing various project and organization related grants.
2.Assist with various fundraising projects including events by
completing needed assignments and reporting to the Executive Director
and Development Staff.
3.Organization and Analysis: Assist the Executive Director and
Development Staff in compiling data or results of current fundraising
projects.
4.Funder management and relations, generating donation receipts and
funder communications, implementing individual donor campaigns, and
planning special events.

Qualifications:
1. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with the ability to think and work
independently and creatively. Strong organizational, writing, verbal,
and presentation skills are required.
2. Must work well and communicate effectively in a team-oriented
environment and multitask efficiently.
3. Grant-writing or fundraising experience is desired, but not
required. Potential for work-study or academic credit.

Compensation and perks:
This is a non-paid internship. However, Zambaleta interns are eligible
for free music and dance classes at the school.

How to apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to intern@zambaleta.org
by June 20th 2010.
Be sure to state the title of the internship in your email subject.




Marketing Intern with Interest in World Music & Dance

We're seeking an enthusiastic marketing intern to join our team and
help spread the word about Zambaleta and the Bay Area's World Music
and Dance community.
Our marketing intern will help us strengthen our reach through new and
traditional marketing channels, while working closely with the music
and dance program staff.


Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with executive director and our copy/design team to
build a viral marketing strategy.
2. Assist in design of marketing materials, including postcards,
fliers, brochures, and new media design
3. Organize grass roots marketing outreach (expanding audiences,
developing new partnerships with like-minded organizations)
4. Brand management (ensuring that visual & verbal messages are
consistent across all materials)
5. Customer relations & feedback (surveys, analysis)
6. Marketing/Prospect Research
7. Research organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals that
could fit into Zambaleta's community
8. Assist in organization of press packets by discipline
9. Assist in organization of all new press materials, including
scanning and documentation
10. Research potential local sponsors and partners of Zambaleta


Qualifications:
1. Education and/or interest in world music and dance.
2. University-level training in Business, Marketing, Organizational
Development, or related field. If the applicant lacks university
training, he or she must have demonstrated accomplishments related to
these subjects.
3. Minimum of one year working in an office environment, preferably
within a small, entrepreneurial setting
4. Strong working knowledge of marketing, community building, and/or
event planning.
5. Ability to represent Zambaleta effectively. Motivation and
commitment to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to infuse your work with
humor.
7. Desire to learn.


Compensation and perks:
This is a non-paid internship. However, Zambaleta interns are eligible
for free music and dance classes at the school.

How to apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to intern@zambaleta.org
by June 20th, 2010
Be sure to state the title of the internship in your email subject.



Online Marketing Intern with Interest in World Music & Dance

We're seeking an enthusiastic music writer/ethnomusicologist to join
our team and help spread the word about Zambaleta and the Bay Area's
World Music and Dance community. Zambaleta is a San Francisco based
world music and dance school. We offer music and dance classes,
hullabaloos, hootenannies, and other musical encounters that lift the
human spirit and create community. Whether you're a rock star, you
can't keep a tune, or both, you'll find in zambaleta a welcoming
environment to become a better musician, meet new friends, and play
together. Most of our classes are taught in a group setting - that way
you get to meet fellow musicians with similar interests, learn with
them, play with them, and pay less money. If you are looking for a
more personalized learning experience, our faculty is available to
teach private lessons. More importantly, we aspire to create a
hospitable place for our musical community.

This position is part of Zambaleta's Spring internship program, which
begins second week in January and lasts for 12 weeks. All zambaleta
internships require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with program director to build an online and viral
marketing strategy.
2. Author 5-6 weekly blogs (flexible)
3. Create simple videos of testimonials, instructor intros, etc.
4. Tweet regularly about happenings around world music and Zambaleta
5. Update our online presence on different social websites and update
with latest music programs and news.


Qualifications:
1. Education and/or interest in world music and dance.
2. Familiarity with social networking outlets (specifically Facebook,
Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, etc) and how to utilize them to promote and
build excitement.
3. Experience using viral marketing tools to build following and
adoption.
4. Experience with online search engines and optimization
5. Experience writing blogs.
6. Desire to learn.


Compensation and perks:
This is a non-paid internship. However, Zambaleta interns are eligible
for free music and dance classes at the school.

How to apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and three writing samples to intern@zambaleta.org
by June 20th 2010.
Be sure to state the title of the internship in your email subject.


Operations Intern with Interest in World Music and Dance

We're seeking an enthusiastic arts administration student to join our
team and help support Zambaleta and the Bay Area's World Music and
Dance community. Zambaleta is a San Francisco based world music and
dance school. We offer music and dance classes, hullabaloos,
hootenannies, and other musical encounters that lift the human spirit
and create community. Whether you're a rock star, you can't keep a
tune, or both, you'll find in zambaleta a welcoming environment to
become a better musician, meet new friends, and play together. Most of
our classes are taught in a group setting - that way you get to meet
fellow musicians with similar interests, learn with them, play with
them, and pay less money. If you are looking for a more personalized
learning experience, our faculty is available to teach private
lessons. More importantly, we aspire to create a hospitable place for
our musical community.


Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and build upon zambaleta’s databases: enter new records
and update instructors, students, and members information
2. Work with zambaleta’s music programs to schedule all classes and
rentals
3. Respond to incoming email inquiries seeking general information
about Zambaleta, or referring inquiries to appropriate zambaleta
personnel.
4. Receive and organize instructor time sheets and prepare instructor
payment spreadsheet.

5. Maintain filing system of payment requests and records,
communications, and general administrative communication materials.



Qualifications:


1. Education and/or interest in world music and dance.

2. Familiarity with FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Excel, and Quick Books
3. Excellent communication skills, and ability to multi-task.
4. Desire to learn.

Compensation and perks:
This is a non-paid internship. However, Zambaleta interns are eligible
for free music and dance classes at the school.

How to apply:
Send a resume and cover letter to intern@zambaleta.org by June 20th
2010.

Be sure to state the title of the internship in your email subject.