What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Education Interns for Non-Profit Organization (Remote) position at Thresh Dance Co?
About Thresh:
Thresh (https://www.threshdance.org/) is a New York-based, female-led performing-arts nonprofit producing work about storytelling in all its forms. From creating cross-cultural productions that deal with issues of identity, race, gender and inclusion, to outreach programs for marginalized and underserved communities in the US and abroad, we represent the underrepresented.
Thresh is proud to be a project-based organization, collaborating with multidisciplinary artists of different backgrounds and viewpoints. Working on various projects at once allows for the employment of individuals from many artistic disciplines—from composers to librettists, visual artists, and more.
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JOB POSTING (INTERNSHIP)
Job Title: Part-Time Education Interns for Non-Profit Organization (Remote)
Seeking two Education Interns ( to begin October 2024 to support an arts based non-profit organization. This is an unpaid internship. Possible course credit or Master’s thesis alignment if applicable. 12-16 hours per month, initially on a month-to-month basis, fully remote.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing educational materials, including lesson plans, online learning tools, digital film as learning tools
- Assisting in crafting new educational resources
- Working closely with Thresh’s Education Lead
- Assisting in the creation of student-centered, holistic educational materials, activities, and approaches to arts and culture
- Accurately incorporating Indigenous voices and perspectives into education and learning settings
Qualifications:
- Student earning Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education or Education-related field aligned with the arts, culture, or digital media
- Experience in classroom learning or online instruction preferred
- Knowledge of and experience with developing lesson plans
- Preference for those who have taught in alternative learning environments
- Interest in student-centered, holistic approaches to education
- Interest and background in the arts or cultural fields
- BIPOC students encouraged to apply
- Preference for students with an interest in redefining traditional approaches to education
Internship Education/Experience Offerings:
- Experience with holistic, student-centered approaches to education
- Experience with creating lesson plans and online learning materials
- Exposure to styles of in person and online learning
- Experience developing education tools for children and multi-generational learners
- Exposure to US and Global opportunities for teaching and learning
To apply, please send a resume and a brief cover letter (indicating why this internship would be a good match) to Say Solace at say@threshdance.org.
