Description:

Om Laila is a belly dance studio, created and run by long-time instructor Roula Said. It combines traditional belly dance technique and movement with a more holistic approach to the body, incorporating the Seven Waves movement system into each of its classes.

Om Laila also incorporates a number of other initiatives, external to the instructive nature of the school. This includes Nomadica: the incredible gypsy-funk band created by Roula Said and David Buchbinder, as well as the bi-monthly FunkaBelly belly dance-inspired dance parties. It also involves Seven Waves, a belly dance-based form of holistic exercise created by Om Laila founder Roula Said that is often taught at the beginning of all Om Laila classes, as well as in fully separate classes that are run by the school.

Qualifications:

This position will involve much of the day-to-day administration of various Om Laila initiatives, and will focus on marketing, promotions and social media. This will include helping to brainstorm and disseminate seasonal marketing promotions, as well as regular website and social media updates. However, the chosen candidate will be doing everything from reception, to poster creation, to scheduling gigs, out-of-town workshops and band & dance rehearsals.

The chosen candidate will need to be organized, disciplined and versatile. We are seeking someone who can either work full- or part-time, and who is flexible and adaptable enough to work in a variety of different areas. Candidates must be comfortable with making phone calls and maintaining relationships as well as using their creativity and knowledge to design and maintain effective social media platforms and other promotional tools. Candidates must also be comfortable working closely with an artist and taking ownership of the responsibilities of the position.
Specific attributes and skills we are looking for include:
- Knowledge and understanding of social media
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- experience with Apple operating systems (ideal, but not required)
- some knowledge of website design and/or Wordpress website maintenance
- Ability to learn quickly and to demonstrate initiative
- Familiarity with design and promotions; ability to create attractive posters; good sense of aesthetic
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and maintain a demanding schedule
- Passion for the dance/holistic fitness industry
This is an unpaid internship. However, there will be opportunities to obtain a full-time paid position, following excellent performance. In the meantime, the chosen candidate will be rewarded with unlimited free belly dancing and Seven Waves classes, as well as extensive opportunities to make connections within the arts, dance, fitness and music industry.

Hours:

Full-time, optional part-time

Length/Availability:

4 months, flexible

Start Date:

September 1st, 2011

End Date:

August 31st, 2011, December 20th, 2011

Tags:

arts    dance    adminstration    marketing    social  media    promotions    design 

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