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CircEsteem Paid Internship (Chicago)
Posted January 12, 2009
Note: CirEsteem is a wonderful program. This would be a great
entry-level position for someone seeking to enter circus arts
education. Posted as received.
Chicago Interviews: January 23, 2009 5-8pm and January 24, 2009 4-6pm.
Be prepared to demonstrate coaching ability and teach a skill or lead
an activity to a group of students and adults.
If interviewing from outside Chicago: please submit a
3-5 minute video that includes a creative introduction and showcases
circus, teaching, and speaking skills. Maribeth Joy will be conducting
interviews by phone.
To reserve an interview in person or by phone, submit a cover letter,
resume, and references to maribethjoy@circesteem.org.
Reservations must be made by January 19.
Requirements (please highlight in resume):
- Have a strong desire to work with youth in circus skills and
performance in addition to being a part of CircEsteem's tutoring
program
- Be available and flexible to rehearse and perform with the CircEnsemble
- Be responsible, punctual, committed, reliable, and conscientious
- Be available all dates of internship
- Be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a background check
and drug test
Internship Details:
- 120-150 hour internship over 6 weeks from January 31-March 14, 2009
- Interns will receive beginning training in circus arts and
performance experiences including ongoing hands-on training in gym
wheel, acrobatics, juggling, clown, tight wire, and other basic circus
skills
- Interns will work with such renowned circus teachers and
performers as world champion Gym Wheel performer Wolfgang Bientzle and
CircEsteem's Founder & Chief Goof-Officer and former Ringling Bros.
clown, Paul Miller
- Looking for 4-5 interns with the potential to become Ensemble
Apprentices for an additional 6 months immediately following the
internship, potential for full-time employment following the six-month
apprenticeship
- Interns will gain experience teaching students during CircEsteem
programming
- Stipend of $500, paid in halves after third and sixth weeks
- Limited, affordable, short-term housing is available if necessary
For more information contact Maribeth Joy, maribethjoy@circesteem.org, 312.731.3568.
Apprenticeship Description IF HIRED AFTER INTERNSHIP:
- Upon completion of internship there will be an audition for a
position as a CircEnsemble Apprentice.
- Apprentices will join the CircEnsemble to team teach and help with
Saturday morning programming, after school programming, HomeWork &
CircusWork, and offsite gigs.
- Because some gigs are offsite, apprentices must have a current
drivers license and must be prepared to pass a road test before they
are allowed to drive youth to gigs.
- Apprentices will be paid $10-12 an hour.
- Apprentices will partner with Ensemble members and to serve as the
teaching staff for programming both on and off site.
- Apprentices will have opportunities to perform and travel with the
CircEnsemble and CircEsteem.
- The CircEnsemble and the EsteemTeam (CircEsteem's advanced youth
performers) will provide input during the final hiring process so that
the Apprentices are assessed on their work within the existing
CircEsteem family.
- Ensemble members are paid $12-30 an hour depending on skill level
and experience.
For more information contact Maribeth Joy, maribethjoy@circesteem.org, 312.731.3568.
See also CircusNYC.com
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