Call for Applicants: 2015-2016 Real Art Ways Apprenticeship

Part-Time, Temporary (8-10 hours/week)

Real Art Ways is seeking 2 Hartford high school students to take part in a paid apprenticeship for the 2015-2016 school year, with potential for summer hours. If you are interested in the arts and in learning how a non-profit organization runs, we want to hear from you. You will:

  • work alongside all staff members on our diverse projects
  • take part in marketing, archiving and outreach efforts
  • assist with administrative tasks & serve in a receptionist role
  • greet patrons at public events
  • work collaboratively on a range of short- and long-term projects

Apprentices will be compensated $9.00/hour.Hours will be primarily M-F daytime. Student must reside and attend school in Hartford. If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, send application to: Lindsey Fyfe, Education Manager at Real Art Ways.56 Arbor Street, Hartford CT 06106 or ications will be accepted on a rolling basis with interviews scheduled in June 2015.

“I would highly recommend a RAW Apprenticeship to my best friend without a doubt. At RAW, I was given the opportunity to grow in my career and my talents while positively engaging with all sorts of people.” –Jose Ortiz, 2013 Apprentice

2015-6Real Art Ways Apprentice Application

Return completed applications to Lindsey Fyfe, Education Manager at Real Art Ways. Scan materials and email to or mail to 56 Arbor St, Hartford, CT 06106 Questions? (860)-232-1006 x129.

Please type or write all answers neatly. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Name:

(First)(Last)

2. Home Address:

(Street)

(City)(State)(Zip)

3. Phone Number: Type (cell, home):

4. Email Address:

5. Twitter/Website/Tumblr/Blog (optional):

6. Date of Birth: Grade in school: Age:

7. School Name & Location:

8. How did you hear about the RAW Apprenticeship?

9. Availability.CIRCLEyour weekday availability. WRITE IN yourhourly availability.

Day / Mondays / Tuesdays / Wednesdays / Thursdays / Fridays
Time

Is it possible for you to work an occasional weekend or evening event? Y N

10. JOB HISTORY. If you haven’t had a job before, skip to the next page.

a. Company: Dates:

Brief description of your role/position:

a. Company: Dates:

Brief description of your role/position:

11. COMMUNITY HISTORY. List or describethe school, volunteer, religious, athletic, or community affiliations you have and the timeframe of your involvement.

12. REFERENCES. Please list one person not related to you who can attest to your character.

Name & organization:

Phone number:

13. PERSONAL STATEMENT. In up to 250 words, tell us a little about who you are, your goals for the future, and why YOU and REAL ART WAYS will be a good fit this year.

OPTIONAL CREATIVE SPACE! Use an extra sheet of paper to write a poem or song, draw a picture, comic, or text, make a collage or painting, or any other creative action that will teach us a little bit more about you within the confines of one page. There are no rules…

By signing below, I affirm that all of the information above is true.

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