Technical Interns (6 needed) work with anything that needs to be plugged in.
Job Description
- Work with presenters to assure that their computers and LCD projectors communicate with each other;
- Trouble-shoot LCD projectors, computers, and portable sound systems.
Qualifications
- Be familiar with current AV, LCD, and computer (PC and Mac) technology;
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills;
- Be able to interact in a professional and hospitable manner with speakers, volunteers, and convention participants.
Roving Reporters (4 needed)
Job Description
- Work in teams of two to explore the convention facilities and various convention events, interviewing speakers and participants;
- Upload the video to Flip, Facebook, and other sites as needed.
Qualifications
- Ability to operate a hand-held video camera for interviews and action shots;
- Skill in conducting interviews in an interesting, interactive, and respectful manner.
Auditors (2 needed)
Job Description
- Work with hospitality volunteers to distribute and gather forms for voting on the NPM Mass setting competition;
- Tabulate the scores and create a composite record.
Qualifications
- Ability to set up and work with Excel databases;
- Mathematical proficiency and accuracy;
- Confidentiality
Training, Expectations, and Benefits
Training for all three internships will take place on Sunday, July 11. Training session for technical interns will be held in the morning, while the other two sessions will be held in the afternoon.
Expectations: Interns will be required to work for 4 – 6 hours on each day, depending on the convention schedule for that day.
Benefits: Each intern will receive complimentary registration for the full convention and housing for five nights in hotel rooms shared with other interns. Interns must cover other costs associated with their participation (e.g., travel and food).
Eligibility Requirements
If you would like to apply for a youth internship position for the 2010 NPM National Convention you will need to:
- be an NPM member – youth, individual, or parish group (Campus ministry offices, schools, and other church institutions may join NPM as parish members);
- be at least 18 years old but not older than 23;
- have the ability to perform the internship position for which you are applying.
Application
To apply for a convention internship position, you will need to submit:
- a completed application form;
- a 500 – 1,000 word essay describing your previous and current involvement in music ministry and the particular gifts you bring to the internship program;
- a letter of reference from your pastor, music director, teacher, campus minister, or equivalent that speaks to your good character and your competence for the particular internship position for which you are applying.
Send the three documents together to NPM by one of the following methods:
- as an e-mail attachment to npmsing@npm.org (subject line: “internship application”);
- by fax to (240) 247-3001;
- by mail to NPM Convention Internships, 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 210, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
All application documents must be postmarked or time stamped by May 21, 2010 (Application deadline extended to May 21.)
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