Provided with a dynamic, collegial team environment, the ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT INTERN will gain perspective on what it takes to be a successful administrator of a thriving, education-focused, arts not-for-profit. You will also learn to collect and translate data in a more impactful way for building community. Commencing in June, the ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT INTERN will assist with a number of professionally-managed activities, including preparing for and facilitating a 4-day audition process for 200+ auditioning children and their families; as well as an international tour to the UK. In July, your focus will shift to the heart of nonprofit operations: development and community engagement. Assist our Director of Development to prepare LACC’s annual report and donor impact statement; launch an exciting new fundraising initiative; and help connect LACC’s alumni to our present-day mission and programs. This position will work 40 hours a week from June 1 - August 31.
The ideal intern candidate will: – Possess an interest in music education and access to arts for young people – Possess excellent verbal, written and organizational skills – Act responsibly and with a friendly and professional demeanor – Be inquisitive and willing to learn new skills – Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office Suite – Demonstrate a comfort level in learning to use our CRM database (Patron Manager) – Experience with other software is desirable, but not required – Apply acquired knowledge about LACC in daily interactions with staff – Respect and maintain confidentiality Candidates should be motivated, sociable, collegial, dependable, and adaptable team players. LACC values intellectual curiosity and ability to offer a fresh perspective/ideas to accomplish tasks and realize goals. Candidates should be prepared to work weekdays from 9:30AM - 5:30PM, with flexibility to accommodate possible weekend/evening activities. Some remote work will be allowed.
Founded in 1986, Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) has grown from one ensemble of 50 choristers to annually serving 500+ youth (choristers) who travel from communities across Los Angeles County to our headquarters in Pasadena. LACC has appeared in 450+ performances with professional arts partners; introduced 3,500+ choristers aged 6-18 to a professional spectrum of musical language and dialect; and toured 20+ countries across 6 continents. In 2014, LACC received the nation's top award for choral music, Chorus America's Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence. In April 2022, LACC was awarded a 2022 GRAMMY Award for Best Choral Performance. In January 2024, LACC launched a formal partnership with Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) to activate LACC@HOLA, an extension of our Pasadena-based Choral Training Program that provides inclusive and accessible choral education to chronically underserved children on HOLA’s campus and at no cost to 100% of participating students.
Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: Executive Director, Susan Kotses, at jobs@lachildrenschorus.org with “ARTISTIC OPERATIONS & DEVELOPMENT INTERN - [applicant name]” in the subject. No phone calls please.