The youth spoken word leaders program is a unique paid opportunity to:
a) Be mentored in: teaching artistry, event production, poetry, non-profit management and wellness by leading poets, teachers and organizers representing Mass LEAP.
b) Develop and run a monthly youth writing workshop and open mic series in Downtown Lowell!!! Responsibilities include; attendance, set-up and breakdown, promotion, outreach and event management, budget management and fundraising, writing, performing and being the keepers of safe space.
c) serve on a board that advises MassLEAP's programs and functions (MassLEAP is the organization that runs the annual Youth Poetry Slam Festival)
Structure and Timeline:
This paid internship requires a 3 afternoons/evenings a month (days to be determined), after school, 2-4 hour after school time commitment from November, 2019 - June 2020 (with a mandatory orientation, Saturday October 19th in Boston, transportation will be provided).
This commitment will rotate between planning, creative mentorship opportunities and the bi-weekly open mic/workshop series.
Applications Open: September 19th, 2019
Applications Close: November 18th, 2019
Decisions Communicated: November 19th, 2018
Mandatory Orientation: November 23rd (10am-4pm, not including travel to/from Boston)
Eligibility:
Must be between the ages of 13-20 years old.
Able to make 3 times a month after school commitment
Able to attend the mandatory orientation day in October
Live in the greater Lowell area
*all sessions will be held in Lowell, bus/train accessible.
For more information, contact:
info@massleap.org or visit
www.massleap.org