SEAL Summer Internship 2025 Application

Sitar's Emerging Arts Leaders Summer Internship 2025

Application Deadline is Sunday, March 16, 2025
Thank you for your interest in a summer internship at Sitar Arts Center! Please go to our website to read the description of all Sitar Summer Internships and their requirements before applying.

By applying for our Sitar's Emerging Arts Leaders (S.E.A.L) Summer Internship you acknowledge that you understand the following:
- IMPORTANT: DC interns are paid through the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program. Interns from PG County are paid through the Summer Youth Enrichment Program. Sitar acts as a host site so all interns who are looking to get paid must complete the
  - DC MBSYEP application
  - PG SYEP application
- The internship is open to youth ages 14-24 (note intern must be within age bracket as of June 23, 2025)
- Internship program dates are June 23 - August 1
- Interns must be present at orientation starting the week of June 16
- Interns will work between 20-30 hours a week depending on age
- Interns will be granted three days to have an unexcused absence throughout the program
The intern application should be completed by the prospective intern. Completing an application does not guarantee a space, you will be contacted for an interview.

All applicants are required to submit a video essay as a part of this application.

Mural applicants are required to submit a portfolio.

Musical Theater applicants: if selected musical theater interns are required to attend an in-person audition on June 12 OR June 14. If called back for a role, interns are required to attend callbacks in the afternoon on June 14.

Applicant Information

This section will provide basic personal information about how you identify.
Intern Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Intern Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Pronouns*

She/her/hersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirsOther
Gender*

MaleFemaleNon-binaryOther
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Birth Date
Age as of June 23, 2025*
Address*

Street Address

Apartment Number/Unit

CityState

Zip Code
School Name (please write N/A if you are not currently studying)*
ex: Roosevelt High School, University of MD

Demographic Information

This section will provide information about family income.
Ethnicity*

African American/BlackAsianCaucasianLatino/HispanicMulti-Racial/Bi-RacialNative AmericanOther
What is your family's current household income?*
How many people are in your household?*
T Shirt Size*
How did you hear about this internship?*

Workplace Safety

Please take a moment to share the following information to ensure a safe working environment during your time at Sitar.
Emergency Contact #1 (Parent/Guardian) *

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant*
How are you related or connected to your emergency contact?
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary/ Home Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Emergency Contact Email*
example@example.com
Do you live with this contact?*

YesNo
Emergency Contact #1 (Parent/Guardian) Address*

Street Address (please include house number & unit/suite/apt #)

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Emergency Contact #2*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant*
How are you related or connected to your emergency contact?
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary/ Home Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Do you live with this contact?*

YesNo
Emergency Contact #2 (Parent/Guardian) Address*

Street Address (please include house number & unit/suite/apt #)

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please list any allergies you have. If you don't have any, type "N/A".*
Are you currently receiving support from an IEP/504 plan or other school supports?*

YesNo
If you selected yes, please explain to maximize your experience as an intern:
Do you anticipate any barriers to your participation in this program? This could be commute, childcare, resources, existing jobs, inactive parent(s), etc.*

YesNo
If you selected yes, please explain:

Job and/or Volunteer Experience

Adding a work experience helps set you apart and explain your skills and abilities. If you have a resume, please upload it and skip to the next section. If you do not have a resume, please fill out the questions below to share your previous work or volunteer experience.
If you have a resume, please upload it here:

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Employer/Company Name #1
Briefly describe your job responsibilities
Employer Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Job Title
Dates Employed
ex: 11/2019- 11/2020
Employer/Company Name #2
Briefly Describe your Job Duties
Employer Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Job Title
Dates Employed
ex: 11/2019- 11/2020

Intern/Guardian Agreement (For interns 17 and under)
Intern/Guardian Agreement

This agreement is to ensure both you and your guardian understand the requirements of the program.
Sitar Arts Center’s Summer Internship program is designed to prepare youth for employment by abiding by basic workplace policies and procedures. As such, interns are expected to behave in a manner that reflects a professional relationship with Sitar’s staff.

If applicant is 17 years or younger, the guardian must initial below. Both guardian and applicant signatures are required acknowledging you have read and agree to all statements listed below.
- Initial:Guardian's Initials* I understand that the Sitar Summer Internship is not only an educational opportunity but also a job. As such, hired interns are expected to work their assigned hours for the entirety of the six week summer program. Excessive tardiness and/or missed work days (regardless of the reason) are grounds for termination. Hours not worked are not paid and there are very few opportunities for making up hours.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that the intern, not parents are responsible for communicating with Sitar staff. Applicants are expected to schedule their interviews, communicate any time conflicts, and respond to emails concerning their internship.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that Sitar records the hours worked by the intern but the payment comes from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Sitar has no control over receipt of payment therefore any issues with receiving pay should first be directed to SYEP. Sitar will communicate the issues to SYEP as well.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that due to the nature of the internship program, Sitar cannot make changes to an intern’s schedule to accommodate summer school, other programs that the intern may be enrolled in, or vacations scheduled during the summer.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that I, the intern, must read my Sitar contract. By signing the contract, I agree to the job, hours, and pay stated in the contract. I understand that Sitar pays some summer interns, and if so, this will be noted in my contract.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that if I have any questions about the statements above, I must contact Nickole Best at nickole@sitarartscenter.org before the application deadline. Inability to comply with any of the above statements will affect Sitar’s decision to hire the applicant, and affect decisions to rehire for future opportunities.
- Initial:Guardian's Initials* I understand that the Sitar Summer Internship is not only an educational opportunity but also a job. As such, hired interns are expected to work their assigned hours for the entirety of the six week summer program. Excessive tardiness and/or missed work days (regardless of the reason) are grounds for termination. Hours not worked are not paid and there are very few opportunities for making up hours.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that the intern, is responsible for communicating with Sitar staff. Applicants are expected to schedule their interviews, communicate any time conflicts, and respond to emails concerning their internship.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that due to the nature of the internship program, Sitar cannot make changes to an intern’s schedule to accommodate other obligations unless these obligations are clearly stated in application and interview process.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that Sitar records the hours worked by the intern but the payment comes from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Sitar has no control over receipt of payment therefore any issues with receiving pay should first be directed to SYEP. Sitar will communicate the issues to SYEP as well.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that I, the intern, must read my Sitar contract. By signing the contract, I agree to the job, hours, and pay stated in the contract. I understand that Sitar pays some summer interns, and if so, this will be noted in my contract.
- Initial: Guardian's Initials* I understand that if I have any questions about the statements above, I must contact Nickole Best at nickole@sitarartscenter.org before the application deadline. Inability to comply with any of the above statements will affect Sitar’s decision to hire the applicant, and affect decisions to rehire for future opportunities.
Signatures

By signing below, both Guardian and Intern applicant acknowledge that they have read, understood and agree to all the statements above.
Parent Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent Signature *

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Intern Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Intern Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

Intern Applicant Agreement (For interns 18 and over)
Intern Agreement

This agreement is to ensure both you understand the requirements of the program.
Sitar Arts Center’s Summer Internship program is designed to prepare youth for employment by replicating basic workplace policies and procedures. As such, interns are expected to behave in a manner that reflects a work relationship with Sitar’s staff.

Applicants 18 and over must initial and sign below acknowledging they have read the understood the following statements.
- Initial:Applicant's Initials* I understand that the Sitar Summer Internship is not only an educational opportunity but also a job. As such, hired interns are expected to work their assigned hours for the entirety of the six week summer program. Excessive tardiness and/or missed work days (regardless of the reason) are grounds for termination. Hours not worked are not paid and there are very few opportunities for making up hours.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that the intern, not parents are responsible for communicating with Sitar staff. Applicants are expected to schedule their interviews, communicate any time conflicts, and respond to emails concerning their internship.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that Sitar records the hours worked by the intern but the payment comes from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Sitar has no control over receipt of payment therefore any issues with receiving pay should first be directed to SYEP. Sitar will communicate the issues to SYEP as well.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that due to the nature of the internship program, Sitar cannot make changes to an intern’s schedule to accommodate summer school, other programs that the intern may be enrolled in, or vacations scheduled during the summer.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that I, the intern, must read my Sitar contract. By signing the contract, I agree to the job, hours, and pay stated in the contract. I understand that Sitar pays some summer interns, and if so, this will be noted in my contract.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that if I have any questions about the statements above, I must contact Nickole Best at nickole@sitarartscenter.org before the application deadline. Inability to comply with any of the above statements will affect Sitar’s decision to hire the applicant, and affect decisions to rehire for future opportunities.
- Initial:Applicant's Initials* I understand that the Sitar Summer Internship is not only an educational opportunity but also a job. As such, hired interns are expected to work their assigned hours for the entirety of the six week summer program. Excessive tardiness and/or missed work days (regardless of the reason) are grounds for termination. Hours not worked are not paid and there are very few opportunities for making up hours.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that the intern, is responsible for communicating with Sitar staff. Applicants are expected to schedule their interviews, communicate any time conflicts, and respond to emails concerning their internship.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that due to the nature of the internship program, Sitar cannot make changes to an intern’s schedule to accommodate other obligations unless these obligations are clearly stated in application and interview process.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that Sitar records the hours worked by the intern but the payment comes from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Sitar has no control over receipt of payment therefore any issues with receiving pay should first be directed to SYEP. Sitar will communicate the issues to SYEP as well.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that I, the intern, must read my Sitar contract. By signing the contract, I agree to the job, hours, and pay stated in the contract. I understand that Sitar pays some summer interns, and if so, this will be noted in my contract.
- Initial: Applicant's Initials* I understand that if I have any questions about the statements above, I must contact Nickole Best at nickole@sitarartscenter.org before the application deadline. Inability to comply with any of the above statements will affect Sitar’s decision to hire the applicant, and affect decisions to rehire for future opportunities.
Signatures

By signing below, I, the applicant, acknowledge that I have read, understood and agree to all the statements above.
Intern Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Intern Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date

Video Essay

There is where you'll be able to choose a video essay prompt for your application.
A video essay is required by all applicants. Choose only one of the below prompts to answer. Applications with incomplete video essay or applicable portfolio will not be considered.

Note: Mural Arts Applicants are required to submit an essay and a portfolio.

To submit a video essay, choose from one of the prompts below and record and upload a video file from your device.

Before recording, please make sure:
- Your camera is at a good angle with appropriate lighting to see your face clearly
- Introduce yourself with name and pronouns
- Please clearly identify which prompt you are answering in your response (ex:"If I were the next president...")
- Length of recording is between 2-4 minutes
If you require accommodations for the video essay, please contact Nickole Best at nickole@sitarartscenter.org.
Prompt Options

Please select only one.
Prompt #1: Explain how the arts have impacted your life. Consider why art is important to you? What has art taught you about yourself, others, and the world? Have you used it as a tool of expression?

Prompt #2: Think of someone who inspires you. This can be someone you know or someone from history or present-day. What are three qualities that stand out about this person and why are these qualities important to have? How would they make the world a better place?

Prompt #3:What is one thing you would change about Washington, DC if you could? What would be important issues you would tackle to change or better? How would you make DC a better city for all? Think about issues that are going on in today’s society or in your neighborhood.

Prompt #4: If you had your own business/organization what would the mission be, who would it serve, and why is this mission important to you? What would you need to make this business/organization a reality?

Thank you for your application, please check your email regularly for correspondence.
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Sitar's Emerging Arts Leaders Summer Internship 2025

Applicant Information

Applicant Information Cont.

Demographic Information

Internship Selection

Classroom Assistant Internship

Musical Theater Internship

Mural Internship

Workplace Safety

Job and/or Volunteer Experience

Intern/Guardian Agreement

Signatures

Intern Agreement

Signatures

Video Essay

Prompt Options