Pentacle’s High School Internship Program partners with NYC schools who are interested in a structured and customized internship program for high schoolers. Participating interns are matched with selected arts organizations through a comprehensive review process.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Pentacle works with small businesses to recruit and train interns that fit their interests and administrative needs. Pentacle handles the entire intern recruitment and hiring process: conducting interviews, handling all contract logistics, confirming interns’ projects, and outlining goals for the program session. Pentacle guides both interns and companies throughout the program period to ensure a positive and educational experience for all. In addition, interns receive mentorship from outside professionals, to strengthen their skills and provide them with a network of peers and mentors they can access in their work for their company.
Working with an intern through Pentacle provides a greater sense of intern commitment and accountability due to the program’s structure and Pentacle’s role as a facilitating organization.
Companies participate free of charge.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:
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Incorporation not required but must demonstrate proof of business (i.e. EIN, website, promotional materials, etc.)
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Must be based in the U.S.
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Annual Budget size under $1Million
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Ability to properly manage and oversee an intern remotely
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Willing to work within a structured Internship program
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Interest in training a high school student
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
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Clear work plan outlining intern responsibilities and company goals
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5 hours/week for 8 weeks to work with an intern
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Mentorship and guidance from Pentacle staff, as needed
We will be encouraging participants to abide by the current NY State guidelines regarding in-person activities. If a pair may want to connect in-person they will have to agree to guidelines set forth by the Pentacle staff. The weekly seminars will be held over Zoom. We are also open to interns and artistic entities outside of NYC.
Pentacle’s Career Development Programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Pentacle receives private support for its Career Development Programs from the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Lotos Foundation, The Jerome Robbins Foundation, and the Harkness Foundation for Dance.
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