JOB DESCRIPTIONS & DETAILS:
One of the premier visual and performing arts programs for young people in the world, SOCAPA offers teen and youth summer programs in Film & Video Production, Acting for Film, Dance (Jazz, Lyrical & Hip-Hop) and Photography (Darkroom & Digital). SOCAPA is seeking highly motivated resident supervisors, teachers and counselors to staff our summer program in Los Angeles, New York City and Burlington, Vermont.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: The Program Director of each SOCAPA campus is in charge of the overall program, from hiring, training, scheduling and overseeing staff to relations with parents and the host organization. The program director reports directly to the executive director and works closely with the resident director, the program coordinator, and the directors of each art program. Candidates for the position should have a visual or performing arts background, teaching experience and strong leadership and staff management skills.

RESIDENT DIRECTOR: Candidate should have at least two years Resident Assistant experience or have similar camp leadership training and experience. SOCAPA’s Resident Director lives in the head resident suite of the dormitory and is in charge of the residence life portion of our summer program. Responsibilities include supervising the other resident staff and students and planning/supervising nights and weekend activities and events.

FILM, ACTING, DANCE & PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTORS: Candidates should have a BFA degree in their field (MFA candidates preferred) and be able to teach at least two of the following subjects: FILM: Cinematography, Final Cut Pro, Screenwriting, Producing & Directing. ACTING: Acting for the Camera, Scene Study and Method/Meisner Acting Technique. DANCE: Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-hop PHOTOGRAPHY: 35mm Darkroom Technique, Photoshop, Lightroom, Studio Portrait Lighting, Fine Art and Documentary Photography.

FILM, ACTING, DANCE & PHOTOGRAPHY TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Applicants should have strong leadership skills and should have completed at least two years of study in a university drama, film production or photography program.

GENERAL COUNSELORS: Applicants should be at least twenty-one years old and have leadership experience working with teenagers and/or youth (ages 12-14) at a camp or other residential setting. CPR, Lifeguard Training, Clean Driver’s License and Mac Computer Skills a plus.

DATES: June 24 – August 16, 2010 Full and/or Part-time Positions

SALARY: All positions are paid. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. SOCAPA provides room & board for some of our full time employees.

HOW TO APPLY FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT:
SOCAPA hires summer camp counselors, teachers and support staff on a seasonal basis. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. You may apply online at the following link or by downloading and completing the paper employment application below. Please note that we prefer to receive applications online!

Online Staff Application:
Before you start our online application, please make sure that you have your resume and cover letter accessible on your computer as ONE SINGLE PDF FILE. At the end of the online application, you will be asked to upload this single PDF file which should contain your resume, your letter of interest, and any other information you would like to include (references, bio, filmography, etc).

OFFILINE PAPER Staff Application:
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the following paper application instead. Please know that we prefer online applications.

Please mail employment application with any supporting artistic materials to:

SOCAPA will contact you between April and June if you are selected for an interview. Interviews will be held in April, May and June in New York, Los Angeles & Burlington, VT. If you cannot come in for an interview, please videotape yourself answering the following questions and submit the tape on MINI DV, CD or DVD along with your application.

Interview Questions:

A. Why do you want to work at the School of Cinema & Performing Arts?

B. How does your experience and/or academic pursuits relate to employment at SOCAPA?

C. Who is your favorite artist and why?