The Apollo Theater is a commissioner and presenter, a catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce, and a partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture. The Apollo Theater envisions a new American canon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the African diaspora, in America and beyond.

Program Overview: The Apollo Theater Academy High School Internship Program provides NYC high school seniors with opportunities for personal and professional development as they explore non-performance careers in the arts and entertainment industries. Through hands-on training and career development workshops, interns experience a real-world work environment and connect with industry professionals.

We are seeking instructors in the following art forms;

• Lighting Design and,
• Video Projection or Augmented Reality

Scope of Work: This is a seasonal position. Technical instructors are committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of young creatives through the development and execution of two production projects during the 6-week program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate workshop sessions focused on Sound and Light Design, Videography, and Video Mapping/Projection within the Apollo Theater.
• Attend and participate in planning meetings for the development, coordination, and implementation of educational programming.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans. • Complete assessment and evaluation materials. • Provide guidance to students through the development and execution of their final projects and participate in weekly team meetings. • Complete student evaluations.

Additional Information:

Qualifications:

• Two years of professional design and instructional experience with high school students.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of youth development frameworks is a plus.

Deliverables:

• Lesson plans.
• Weekly student reflection reviews.
• Final project oversight.
• Participation in weekly team meetings.
• Student evaluations.
• Benchmark exam creation and execution.

Important Dates:

• Summer Internship Program: July 2nd – August 8th
• Team Meetings: Fridays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Virtual)
• Teen Takeover (Production): July 19th
• Student Evaluations Due: August 2nd
• Final Student Project (Final Production): August 6th • Program Debrief: August 13th
  

Compensation and Fees:

• $225 per workshop day
• $300 for production days (July 19th & August 6th)
• $75 for the completion of student/program-end evaluations
• $100 for program preparation (lesson plans)
• $25 per hour for meetings

Please submit the following to Shenica Odom at Shenica.odom@apollotheater.org:

• A CV or resume that reflects your design and teaching experiences
• A link to a digital portfolio, or website
• Any other materials that can provide context for relevant experiences.

The Apollo Theater is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization and drive innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and socio-economic status.