The KDA student intern is a volunteer position and a resume-booster!  Student interns have the opportunity to earn points towards induction into the KDA National Honors Society for Dance Arts Secondary Chapter, build high school or college service hours, receive letters of recommendation, and gain insight into arts administration. 

 

Kern Dance Alliance - Student Internship  

Mission

Kern Dance Alliance is a non-profit dance advocacy organization supporting and promoting dance + the arts in Kern County, California. 

For more information, please visit www.kerndance.org

Kern Dance Alliance Volunteer Handbook

Please review the KDA Volunteer Handbook for detailed information of volunteer roles, terms, and conditions. KDA VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK CLICK HERE

Position

Under the supervision of the KDA President, this, approximately 10-20 hours a month, hands-on position will be responsible for assisting across multiple program areas including event coordination, development, social media, communications, and administration.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• General administrative support: file, organize, data entry, manage the KDA Dance Directory, and social media services

• Handling donor and member interactions, follow up, and thanking process

• Supporting event coordination for programming and development events 

• Assisting in volunteer management and coordination

• Writing blogs, website content, and helping coordinate the newsletter

• Executing a passion project 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for dance and the arts in Kern County

• Must be a current KDA Member

• Previous experience in event planning, leadership, and communications preferred with a track record of excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity working with non-profit environments, and willingness to be used where most needed

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency using Mac systems, Windows systems, Microsoft Office, Email, and Social Media

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-player 

Compensation:

Internships are unpaid but are available to be used for course credit from the individual’s high school, college or university. KDA Interns will receive a letter of recommendation upon request and the opportunity to participate in KDA events at a discount price. Additionally, KDA internships offer a great deal of hands-on experience. Interns will gain and/or improve upon their:

• Experience supporting a wide range of events and office needs within the organization

• Familiarity with the KDA Mission and Vision

• Understanding of a non-profit organization, ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization in a professional environment

• Research, writing, editing, networking and general communication skills

• General computer, database, and organizational skill