Deadline: April 8, 2016
The Arts &
Culture Trust (ACT) is calling for applications for a six-month full-time
internship funded by The National Lotteries Commission (NLC).
This
Johannesburg-based opportunity will see the successful candidate gain hands-on
and significant practical experience, as they work
closely with the ACT team on their Scholarships Programme between May and
October 2016.
ACT is seeking a
young graduate with a keen interest in arts administration and the performing
arts. The internship will offer training that will build upon the intern’s
theoretical knowledge in an applied setting, which will contrast theory with
practice.
The internship is
designed to refine the writing, verbal and analytical skills of the intern,
while fostering a sense of professionalism. A strong work ethic and industry
best practice will also be imparted on the chosen graduate.
“In addition to
gaining valuable relevant experience, the internship is a stepping stone to
establishing a career in the arts. The networking skills and access to
information and knowledge hold great potential for an eager young arts
administrator,” says Pieter Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of ACT.
Throughout this
six-month long opportunity, the intern will be challenged to contemplate
matters relating to project implementation, logistics, financial management,
marketing, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, analysis and reporting.
These invaluable skills will help separate the intern from their peers, both on
paper and in practical application.
The funding from
the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) will ensure the intern isn’t distracted
by the need to make an income outside of the ACT offices, enabling them to
fully immerse themselves into the internship and all it has to offer.
Interested
graduates can apply at http://bit.ly/1MdlAw1. The due date for applications is April 8, 2016.
For more information about the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT), visit www.act.org.za