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Internship
Program
PURPOSE
OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The MadCAP Internship Program provides
professional on-the-job training that cannot be duplicated in the
classroom. The purpose of an internship is to provide students with
practical professional experience under the direct supervision and guidance
of MadCAP Artist/Educators and/or Artistic Staff. all internships are
considered short-term apprentice opportunities and are therefore unpaid
positions.
WHO MAY APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
Students who are of high school age
(entering grades 9-12, age 14+) and have previously participated in a
program with MadCAP may apply for an internship. Students who are of college
age may apply for an internship without previous MadCAP experience. All
internships are unpaid positions. Applicants facing financial strain
are asked to please make a note of this on the reverse side of the
application; MadCAP will consider offsetting transportation expenses via an
honorarium or other means. To be considered for a paid position with MadCAP
(ages 18+ only), please submit a resume and cover letter. Note that all
MadCAP Artist/Educators have college degrees. Positions open to students who
have not completed college are limited and do not include a full summer of
work.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP
It is
the student’s responsibility to complete MadCAP’s application form and
submit it to MadCAP. Collegeage applicants should also submit a resume.
Intern applications are included with this description and are also
available on MadCAP’s website at www.madcap.org.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF AN INTERN?
a)
Upon
notification of acceptance for the internship, the student is responsible
for calling MadCAP to discuss details such as a starting date, possible
intern projects, and specific internship responsibilities. It is essential
that a line of communication be established between the intern and a MadCAP
Administrator (Artistic Director, Managing Director or Artist/Educator) at
the beginning of the internship.
b)
Students
are expected to take full advantage of the internship by being inquisitive,
asking questions, and taking advantage of every learning opportunity. They
are expected to do all learning and experiential tasks assigned to them.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MadCAP?
The Artistic Director or the
Artist/Educator assigned to the intern will maintain communication
throughout the internship. The Artistic Director is responsible for guiding
and evaluating the internship experience with the intern. The Artistic
Director may also providing written verification of the internship for the
student if needed by their school.
Intern Application (Word)
Intern Application pdf
Intern Policies (Word)
Intern Policies pdf |
