The AAAI is now accepting applications for 2013-2014.
The African American Arts Institute announces undergraduate and graduate and student employment for Academic Year 2013-2014. Positions with the AAAI offer financial aid and work experience in instructional, marketing, artistic management, media design and production, and audio technical areas of the performing arts. Employment opportunities are open to full-time students seeking degrees at Indiana University – Bloomington. The AAAI does not put restrictions on the academic majors in which its student employees may choose to enroll.
Potential new students may apply for employment; however, acceptance by the university must be confirmed before appointments are awarded. All applicants must complete a FAFSA form with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Students enrolled in or applying for admission to graduate degree programs on the Bloomington campus are eligible to apply for graduate assistant or associate instructor position with the AAAI. Positions are for the academic year, August through May, and are renewable for up to four years. Compensation includes a monthly stipend, fee remission, and health insurance benefits paid by the university (See heath insurance at http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/student-saa-2010-11.html)
Writer/Editor and Alumni Assistant – writes and edits copy for communications, reports, web entries, and promotional materials; serves as AAAI Alumni Association student representative with responsibilities for communication, research, and event planning; must have excellent skills in oral, written, and interpersonal communication; must be organized; previous experiences in event planning and leadership roles desirable.
Promotion Coordinator – plans and coordinates promotional activities; organizes and implements mailing and distribution of promotional materials; submits and updates information on electronic advertising resources; maintains dialogue with student organizations and community groups; keeps records of promotional activities; must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; must be organized; previous experience in event planning and leadership roles desirable; strong web use skills highly desirable.
Media Production Assistant – creates graphic designs and page layouts; coordinates and implements graphic, photographic, and video production for promotional and archival media projects; updates web text and media; must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; must be organized; must have high level skills in photo, audio, and video editing/processing on Mac platform using professional level applications; experience in web editing required; some experience in digital photography and videography desired; previous experience working with African American subjects in visual and aural media highly desirable.
Road Manager – manages ensemble performance engagements on and off campus, within and outside of Bloomington; develops itineraries; travels with the ensemble on out-of-town engagements; maintains ensemble personnel and costume records; facilitates communication between ensemble and AAAI administration; must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; must be organized; previous experiences in event planning and leadership roles desirable; previous performing arts experience highly desirable.
Associate Instructor, African American Dance Company – Assist with instruction, choreography, and management of classroom and performance activities; must have formal dance training and experience; previous teaching and performance experience in Black dance styles desirable.
Vocal Coach, African American Choral Ensemble – Assist with instruction, musical arrangements, and management of classroom and performance activities; must have formal vocal training, ability to transcribe and arrange music, vocal part keyboard skills; previous teaching and performance experience in African Choral genres desirable.
Vocal Coach,IU Soul Revue – Assist with instruction, musical arrangements, and management of classroom and performance activities; must have formal vocal training, ability to transcribe and arrange music, vocal part keyboard skills; previous teaching and performance experience in popular music styles desirable.
Instrumental Coach, IU Soul Revue – Assist with instruction, musical arrangements, and management of classroom and performance activities; must have excellent performance skills (keyboard or guitar preferred) in the range of African American popular music styles (R&B, Soul, Funk, etc.) ability to transcribe and arrange music; previous teaching experience desirable.
Send letter of application, resume, and three references by March 1, 2013 to:
Charles E. Sykes, Executive Director
African American Arts Institute
275 N. Jordan, Suite 310
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405
Email: csykes@indiana.edu
Do not send portfolios or audio and video recording until requested.
Students enrolled in or applying for admission to undergraduate or graduate degree programs on the Bloomington campus are eligible to apply for hourly positions with the AAAI. Hourly pay rates are based upon the position, previous experience, and academic course load. However, an hourly undergraduate will work less than 20 hours per week.
Audio Technician – sets up and operates PA and recording technology for rehearsals and performances; loads, unloads, moves, and operates equipment at performance engagements off campus and outside of Bloomington; must have training and experience with professional analog and digital audio technology. However, an hourly undergraduate will work less than 20 hours per week.
Send letter of application, resume, and three references by September 1, 2013 to:
Charles E. Sykes, Executive Director
African American Arts Institute
275 N. Jordan, Suite 310
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405
Email: csykes@indiana.edu
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity.
