2007 interns Casey Watson and Annamieka Hopps kayak on the Salmon River

2006 intern Candace Vivian hones skills in a mosaic workshop

Internships at the Sitka Center

Application deadline march 31, 2008

The Sitka Center's Intern Program began in 1993 as a way to improve service to our workshop instructors and students. From June to October, interns set up studios for workshops, help with parking issues, provide general upkeep to facilities, and support the year-round staff in a variety of tasks. In return for their work, the intern receives housing on the Sitka Center campus, a small stipend, and the opportunity to work in our studios (as available).

The intern program serves Sitka Center by providing service to the 800 or more students who attend Sitka during the summer program. The staff of Sitka Center works with the intern and instructors to present educational workshops. Together we endeavor to have the registration procedures clear and easy, the communications open, and the facility in good order for a quality educational experience. Effort is made to understand the interests of the intern while at Sitka and to provide a challenging as well as rewarding experience. Please see the detailed description of intern tasks and responsibilities below. 

To be considered for a 2008 internship position, please complete the online application below or download and print this PDF and mail it to: Sitka Center for Art & Ecology, PO Box 65, Otis OR 97368. Please mail us a resume or biographical information that may be relevant.

Deadline for applications is March 31. Notifications will be sent in April. Questions? Contact Annamieka Hopps, Interim Program Manager, at annamieka@sitkacenter.org or 541-994-5485. Thank you for your interest in this program.

 

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology Summer Intern Position

Title: Summer Intern
Status: Part-time approximately 28 hours/week, temporary, stipend; housing provided

Summer workshop program support

  • Greet arriving instructors and assist them in getting settled in their residence if they have not been to Sitka before.
  • Assist instructors, as needed, in setting up equipment, tables, and chairs for workshops. some teaching assistance may be required.
  • Supervise parking for workshop students and visitors, and assist handicapped students who may need help unloading/loading supplies.
  • Introduce the instructor and Sitka to workshop participants at the beginning of the workshop. Welcome includes details about recycling, restroom location, and student participation in coffee making and studio clean up at workshop's end.
  • Collect students' written evaluations from studio after the workshop.
  • Greet any visitors and inform them of events and activities.
  • Photo document workshops for web and print publications.
  • Supervise and assist with student clean up at end of workshop.

Facilities maintenance

  • Maintain wood stove fire, if necessary (includes splitting wood).
  • Set up coffee, tea water and snacks for workshops.
  • Wipe down sinks and check to see if restrooms are clean and stocked with paper products.
  • Clean as necessary if housekeeper is not available. Make sure there are no ‘science projects' in refrigerators.
  • Keep classroom areas neat (floors, trash, counters, sinks) and storage areas organized.
  • Assist housekeeper with laundry as necessary (see below) and with any necessary cleaning of instructor residences in absence of housekeeper.
  • Launder sheets/towels as necessary so that residences are ready when next instructor arrives.
  • Help with grounds maintenance as needed.

Business office support

  • If time allows and there is need, assist in the business office with registration, phone, computer data entry, filing, and mailings.

Benefits

  • Housing provided; all utilities covered by Sitka, with the exception of long–distance.
  • A $750.00/month stipend for months worked (June, July, August, and September) and participation in any summer workshop (space available) at no charge.
  • Food and transportation are not provided.

Qualifications

  • Someone who is self–directed and enjoys learning and problem solving will enjoy this position.
  • A positive attitude, customer service skills, and the ability to interact with the public on a daily basis are essential.
  • Experience as a teaching assistant and familiarity with studio materials/processes are helpful but not required.
  • The current position requires that you must be physically able to lift, chop wood, and go up and down stairs.
  • Must have own transportation; work-related mileage is reimbursable.  

Schedule

Starting date is June 1st; approximate ending date September 30th.

Intern Program Application

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