Summer Education Intern - Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Youth Opera is seeking Education Interns for our Youth Opera Summer Camp in Sarasota,

Florida! This is an amazing opportunity for singers and education students who are looking for experience teaching opera and singing to young performers! SYO Summer Camp is an opportunity for young people ages 8-18 to explore the exciting world of opera. Led by a team of seasoned professionals, this day camp delves into the elements that go into opera such as singing, acting, movement, costumes, wigs and makeup, props a final demonstration for families and friends and more. Since 1984, Sarasota Youth Opera has given thousands of young people ages 8 to 18 an opportunity to experience the joy of opera firsthand through participation in fully-staged Youth

Opera productions, Sarasota Opera main stage productions, summer camps, and concerts throughout the community.

Position Responsibilities

• Directly assist instructors and campers in the various classes

• Assist with daily check-in and check-out activities

• Supervise and monitor health and wellbeing of campers

• Assist with daily camp operations as assigned

• Assist with and/or participate in final demonstration

Position Benefits

-Vocal and Acting Masterclasses with Sarasota Opera professional staff

-Private Coaching with Stage Directors and Italian and French language coach

-Masterclass and Q&A with Administration Department Heads to learn aspects of Arts Administration

-Days off: Saturdays and Sundays. Counselors are required to live in the city during the work week but may go home during off time.

-Housing: Free shared housing provided at new apartment building owned by Sarasota Opera within walking distance. Up to 3 in a 3-bedroom apartment.

-Hours: Instructors typically work from 8:30am to 5pm and are off in the evenings.

Position Requirements

-Availability

• June 7-9th Intern Training/Assisting in camp set-up

• June 12-30th - for all 3 weeks of summer camp

-Valid Form of a Photo ID and Social Security Card

-No criminal record – all chosen candidates will undergo a background check to qualify them to work with children. (Fee covered by SOA)

-Applicants must be at least 18 to apply

-Meals: Interns are responsible for their own meals. The kitchens are fully equipped for cooking.

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume to Cameron Maxwell, Youth Opera Coordinator, cmaxwell@sarasotaopera.org
Salary: Unpaid