Responsibilities:

• Interacting with the public and studio instructors
• Customer relations
• Registration of students for classes
• Responding to requests for information and general support Zambaleta membership

Qualifications:

• Adults age 18+
• 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

Operations Intern

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and build upon zambaleta’s databases: enter new records and update instructors, students, and members information
• Work with zambaleta’s music programs to schedule all classes and rentals
• Respond to incoming email inquiries seeking general information about Zambaleta, or referring inquiries to appropriate zambaleta personnel
• Receive and organize instructor time sheets and prepare instructor payment spreadsheet
• Maintain filing system of payment requests and records, communications, and general administrative communication materials

Qualifications:

• Education and/or interest in world music and dance
• Familiarity with FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Excel, and Quick Books
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to multi-task
• Desire to learn

Development Intern

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Assist with various fundraising projects including events by completing needed assignments and reporting to the Executive Director and Development Staff
• Organization and Analysis: Assist the Executive Director and Development Staff in compiling data or results of current fundraising projects
• Funder management and relations, generating donation receipts and funder communications, implementing individual donor campaigns, and planning special events

Qualifications:

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

Marketing Intern

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• Education and/or interest in world music and dance
• 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
• Minimum of one year working in an office environment, preferably within a small, entrepreneurial setting
• Strong working knowledge of marketing, community building, and/or event planning
• Ability to represent Zambaleta effectively. Motivation and commitment to work effectively as part of a dynamic team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to infuse your work with humor
• Desire to learn

Online Marketing Intern

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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