MICHIYAYA Dance is a femme-identifying contemporary dance theater company based in New York City. Our mission is to present multidisciplinary performances to inspire and empower humans with limitless boundaries. We are focused in specifically on offering accessible, educational public initiatives nurturing voices and creativity to youth and adults of all backgrounds.
 

We are looking for highly skilled individuals who have worked in the performing arts community as a Graphic Design Intern. This internship is a 6-month commitment from September to February, with possibility of an extension.

Graphic Design:
Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Design and execute internal/external marketing materials under the supervision of MICHIYAYA’s Programming & Marketing Manager.

Help maintain and update MICHIYAYA’s website.

Design and disseminate upon approval weekly and/or monthly email blast campaigns comprising MICHIYAYA updates, news, etc.

Maintain MICHIYAYA’s calendar and database, as well as the company’s video and photo libraries — organization, labeling, and archiving. This includes but is not limited to videography and photography during classes, rehearsals, and events as needed.

Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, interpersonal ability, writing ability, and communication skills. Attention to detail and deadlines are required from all interns. Candidates must be proficient using Photoshop, Mailchimp, Illustrator, Squarespace, Microsoft, and knowledge of Premiere & InDesign is a plus.

Qualifications

Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to effectively manage time and demands of multiple projects

Knowledge of social media

Self-motivated, reliable, friendly, flexible, and creative with a particular interest in dance

Strong computer/internet/research skills

Understanding of technical and administrative demands of dance production

Prior administrative experience in the arts is a plus

English mother-tongue a must. Any second language is a plus

Hours and Compensation:

Position is part-time, 10 hours/week, hours are flexible.
Interns do not need to be NYC based.

This internship is unpaid, but we can compensate through: college credits;  free classes; invited rehearsal participation; attendance to performances; referrals; recommendations.

This position is ideal for college students, and early-career arts administrators desiring flexibility; looking to acquire experience working for an arts not-for-profit organization.

How to Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to directors@michiyayadance.org with subject line: Graphic Design Internship. Please specify in email and cover letter which internship you are interested in.

Application Deadline: September 2nd, 2018