STUDENT INTERNSHIP  

Parker Arts Council Offers Student Internships

(From left to right) Back Row: Michael Reed, Josh Holcomb Front Row: Dawn Buchart, Daimi Mussey, Ashley Buchart

High School Internship Program

In an effort to create events that are of interest to teenage youth in Parker and involve them in our productions, PAC introduced an Internship Program for High School Students in August of 2005. This program was designed to introduce the students to a variety of experiences that encompass many of the Councils activities. Such activities include all facets of theatre production, advertising, working events, and creating presentations for their peer groups to identify what the Parker Arts Council is doing in the community and provide feedback to PAC on student interest and comments.

In its 3rd year the PAC will be offering high school students in grades 10th through 12th the opportunity to work during the 2007-2008 school year while earning a $500.00 stipend at the completion of the program and Letters of Recognition and Recommendation from the Board of the Parker Arts Council. This year the PAC has expanded the program and will be offering the internship to 5 students interested in learning what goes on 'behind the scenes' for the planning and production of PAC events. The selected Interns are required to commit to at least 75 hours of time with PAC, which includes attendance at Board Meetings, the Youth Open Mic' Night and participation in at least 5 events. Additionally, they are the spokespersons to their respective schools to keep students informed of Community Service opportunities and upcoming events to enjoy.

Interns from 2006-2007 were amazed that the program was more fun than work, and surpassed the required time commitment, stating they will continue to attend Board Meetings and help with events as volunteers/mentors for the new Interns since they learned so much, met some really great people and contacts and found new areas of interest they want to explore.

If you are a High School student in Parker or know of any student that may be interested in this program, please contact Dawn Buchart (720) 851-1419 to get an application and more information. Or contact your schools' Guidance Counselors Office since they have applications, too. Applications are due by August 20TH, 2007. Applicants will be notified by phone for interviews which will be scheduled for the evening of Monday, August 27th.