Summer Interns

Job Type:  Paid Internship
Salary: $15.00/hour
Reports To:  Executive Director & Summer Camp Director
Engagement Period:  June 24 to August 2, 2024
Hours:  Up to 20.0 hours/week

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Kalapriya is seeking 2-3 dynamic and motivated Summer Interns to join our team. In this 6-week paid internship program, students will assist with Kalapriya’s “Journey through South Asia” summer camp, Late Day Program, and other ongoing projects within the organization. By working closely with Kalapriya’s Executive and Summer Camp Directors, students will gain valuable skills and experience in project management, communication, and collaboration. In addition, students will receive hands-on mentorship in arts administration, program coordination, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Location: 2101 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60616

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist Kalapriya staff with administrative tasks and ongoing projects related to summer cultural events, summer camp, and arts education program development.

  • Assist with creating promotional materials, newsletter, and social media content for marketing/outreach initiatives.

  • Participate in regular onsite and virtual staff meetings

  • Organize and catalog all materials, supplies, and costumes to aid in Kalapriya’s studio upkeep

  • Work closely with the Summer Camp Director to create a schedule of daily activities, games, and art projects that align with the camp's theme and objectives.

  • Maintain summer camp attendance records and coordinate regular communication with parents, students, and Kalapriya staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a rising high school senior up through first year college student

  • Previous experience working with children in a camp or educational setting preferred

  • Knowledge of or interest in South Asian cultures, languages, and traditions strongly preferred

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, campers, and parents/guardians.

INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE

This engagement will be executed in two phases between June 24 and August 2, 2024 as follows:

  • Phase 1 – Initial Summer Camp Development & Studio Assistance

    Duration:  June 24 to July 3, 2024
    Schedule:  Up to 5 days/week (Monday through Friday)
    Hours:  Up to 20.0 hours/week

  • Phase 2 – Program Implementation

    Duration: July 8 to August 2, 2024
    Schedule:  Up to 5 days/week (Monday through Friday)
    Hours: Up to 20.0 hours/week

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with relevant work and volunteer experience. Please include in your cover letter a brief explanation of how your background, skills, and interest in this internship would positively contribute to Kalapriya’s summer camp and projects. All application materials should be sent to Kiran Rajagopalan (Executive Director) at kiran@kalapriya.org. No telephone calls please. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 14, 2024.  Kalapriya is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.