UNPAID INTERNSHIPS & WORK STUDY POSITIONS

Spiral Q is looking for people interested in workstudy and unpaid internship opportunities for the 2009-20010 academic year and beyond! Come get first hand experience promoting art as a tool for social change. Special arrangements for academic credit for internships can sometimes be made.

The following listings are for unpaid internships, work study or academic credit.

EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Responsibilities:
• Support Spiral Q teaching artists in schools and community centers to help engage participants in arts-learning and social justice projects
• Direct students (children through adults) in one-on-one and small group settings
• Assist teaching artists with materials and physical components of classroom activities: delivering materials, setting up tables, cleaning up, etc.
• Provide support to the Spiral Q Education Director with research, evaluation, communication and administrative support as requested.
• Support Spiral Q and the Production Manager with ongoing duties and operations in our studio and museum

Qualifications:
• Appropriate clearances in regard to state background checks.
Preferences:
• Classroom or teaching experience (tutor, community program, camp, etc.)
• Arts background (3-D artist, 2-D artist, performer, etc.)
• Interest or commitment to Spiral Q’s mission and values (please see website:  www.spiralq.org)

Spiral Q is committed to offering equal opportunity in employment, and providing a work environment that integrates diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. The representation of diverse experience, backgrounds, ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, and regional and cultural orientation is vital to Spiral Q.



PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Responsibilities:
• Lead communities to investigate social justice issues
• Create public art/tools for activism
• Provide ongoing support for dynamic non-profit
• Other responsibilities as needed
• Conduct Museum Tours and assist with workshops
• Assist Teaching Artists in arts residencies throughout Philadelphia.
• Maintain museum space and inventory of supplies
• Work with staff, guest artists, and community members on creative projects.

Qualifications:
• Experience working closely with children and youth
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
• Desire to work with, and sensitive to, diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and think creatively
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and details in a fast paced environment

Spiral Q is committed to offering equal opportunity in employment, and providing a work environment that integrates diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business. The representation of diverse experience, backgrounds, ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, and regional and cultural orientation is vital to Spiral Q.


DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate special events
• Assist Executive Director in procuring revenue
• Support communication coordinator in website and database maintenance
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:
• Excellent research, communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
• Ability to work independently and think creatively
• Desire to work with, and be sensitive to, diverse communities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and details in fast paced environment
• Desire to learn about non-profit Development
• Familiarity with Macs and Filemaker Pro helpful.


STUDIO ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain Studio space and inventory of supplies
• Assist teaching artists during studio workshops
• Arrange studio space for workshops, presentations, and performances
• Work with staff, guest artists, and community members on creative projects
• Other responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Comfort using power tools and handsaws
• Strong organizational skills
• A valid driver's license
• Interest in exploring alternative approaches to 3D form, textiles, theater, or printmaking.


TO APPLY
Mail a Letter of Intent and/or Resume to:

Spiral Q Puppet Theater
3114 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
qinfo@spiralq.org



PAID POSITIONS

TEACHING ARTISTS

Please note: Spiral Q is not currently hiring teaching artists or accepting resumes.

Job Description:
Spiral Q has teaching opportunities for innovative, creative, qualified teaching artists with an interest in social change to support programming through our Education Initiatives. Spiral Q works with communities to illustrate their successes and frustrations through public art, including parades and pageants. Qualified artists will have experience in any of the following areas: paper mache, puppet construction, printmaking, theater direction, playwriting, performance, percussion, instrument making, music instruction, stilt walking, sculpture, painting, dance, and choreography. Interest in exploring the intersection of arts and activism is necessary. Experience working in community based settings and bi-lingual a plus!

Responsibilities:
• work with Spiral Q Education staff, residency site coordinator/teachers to design arts & activism education curricula that reflect collaboration and meets the needs of participants
• develop age & contextually appropriate lesson plans, maintain attendance sheets, support program evaluation, and attend all required meetings and training sessions
• provide arts instruction in a range of settings from classroom to community centers to participants of varying ages and backgrounds including those with disabilities and English as a second language
• deliver 1-3 hour lessons that include facilitating discussions and hands-on art instruction
• prepare materials, coordinate and obtain supplies for workshops
• manage the set-up, implementation, & clean-up of workshops
• provide support to Spiral Q events & performances and manage activity tables at neighborhood events
• other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:
• Demonstrate an ability to engage, challenge and interest people through the arts
• Able to create safe, inclusive, supportive and creative environments for children, youth, adults, and volunteers
• Desire to experiment with new techniques and capacity to adapt them and teach them to others
• Desire to work with diverse populations (i.e. age, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc.)
• Strong interest in activism
• Capable of performing in busy non-traditional classroom setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, anticipate and articulate program needs, and work independently
• Ability to problem-solve, be flexible, imaginative--with a sense of humor
• Must provide own transportation (bike, car, public -competently able to navigate public transportation)
• Valid driver's license or fluency in a second language help but are not required

COMPENSATION:
Salary is competitive, based on experience. This is a part-time position. There are various opportunities available on a project basis.

Spiral Q is committed to offering equal opportunity in employment and Spiral Q values the representation of diverse experience, ethnicity, education, and sexual orientation and regional/cultural backgrounds in the workplace.

If interested, please submit your resume, a statement of interest, and work samples (NO PHONE CALLS, please e-mail if you have questions) to tedenoch@spiralq.org or mail to

Spiral Q Puppet Theater
3114 Spring Garden St. 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104