Internship Period:
The dates of the internship will be May 21– July 27, 2007

Responsibilities:
 Interns will fill capacities as assistant for chamber music programs, stage management, work-study groups, ticket sales, souvenir sales, and house management.  Twenty-Four (24) public concerts are offered during each Festival, providing numerous opportunities for interns to perfect  management and supervisory skills used by all Arts Administrators.  Interns will be in contact with the artistic, administrative and technical staff, 90 student musicians, 35 faculty members, 8 conductors and the thousands of audience members attending concerts.
 Intern will be required to keep a journal of his/her activities and will meet on a daily basis with the Program Director of The International Festival-Institute.  At the conclusion of the internship period, the intern will participate in a written and oral evaluation of the internship experience with key administrative staff members.

Application Process:
 Complete and return the attached Application Form with current professional resume.  The application must be postmarked by February 17, 2007.  The two letters of recommendation can be sent separately, but need to arrive no later than March 2, 2007.  Send application and accompanying materials to:
 
            The International Festival-Institute
            Attn:  Alain G. Declert
            P.O. Box 89
            Round Top, TX 78954-0089

email: alaind@festivalhill.org
 
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of the administrative staff of The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts. Accepted intern will be notified on or before March 30, 2007.

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Compensation:
Each intern will receive full room and board in addition to a stipend of $1000.  Room and board includes three (3) meals per day during the six-week session and all housing and utilities costs.(A daily stipend is offered for breakfasts and dinners off the six-week session.)
 
(Application form)

The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts
PO Box 89 / 248 Jaster Road
Round Top, TX 78954-0089, US
Tel. +1(979) 249 3129 Fax +1(979) 249 5078

alaind@festivalhill.org