Internship Opportunity

Pittsburgh CLO Academy – National High School Musical Theater Awards Internship

Begins immediately, ends July 2009

Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater seeks an immediate graduate or undergraduate intern to assist in the development of the National High School Musical Theater Awards premiering on Broadway in June 2009. The NHSMTA are a project of Pittsburgh CLO and the Nederlander Organization using Pittsburgh CLO’s Gene Kelly Awards as a model for this unique showcase of high school musical talent.

This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate on a project with national exposure. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with producers and education directors from theaters across the country, and must possess exceptional communication, computer and organization skills. Successful candidates will also have formal experience in the performing arts and an interest in arts education, be available to travel to New York City for the awards ceremony in June, and must commit to working through July 2009.

Please submit a resume and specific cover letter for this position by Friday, October 31, 2008 to Andrea Shockling, Education Programs Manager, Pittsburgh CLO Academy at ashockling@pittsburghclo.org. Candidates should be prepared to show a writing sample. This is an unpaid internship, estimated at 20 hours a week with a negotiable schedule. University credit is available.

Additional information about Pittsburgh CLO and the CLO Academy can be found at pittsburghCLO.org. Please direct all inquiries about this position, or any other questions you may have, to Andrea Shockling. No phone calls please.