Employment

Employment Opportunities

Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Graduate Student Academic Positions

General Requirements

Students enrolled in or applying for admission to graduate degree programs on the Bloomington campus are eligible to apply for graduate assistant or associate instructor positions with the AAAI. Positions are available for the 2023-2024 academic year, August through May, and are renewable for up to three years. Compensation includes a monthly stipend, fee remission, and health insurance benefits paid by the univeristy. Acceptance for admission to the university must be confimed before appointments are awarded. All apllicants must complete a FAFSA form, which may be accessed at IU's Student Central website.

Assists with managing ensemble performances and other events on and off campus, within and outside of Bloomington; develops itineraries; gathers and distributes information; maintains record; facilitates communication; facilities hospitatlity purchases; serves as primary manager for an assigned ensemble (African American Dance Company, African American Choral Ensemble, or IU Soul Revue) while working as part of a road manager team to cover all road management needs.

How to Apply

To apply for graduate student academic positions, send a cover letter, resume or CV, and three reference contacts via email to: Charles Sykes, Executive Director

csykes@indiana.edu

(812) 855-0350

Hourly Student Positions

Hourly student positions offer financial support and work experience in instructional support, event management, marketing, media, and technical areas of the performing arts. Employment opportunities are open to undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees on the Bloomington campus. All partcicipants are encouraged to complete a FAFSA form, which may be accessed at IU's Student Central website.

Audio and Stage Technician: Sets up and operates sound equipment and staging for the AAAI ensembles; loads and unloads equipment on travel vehicles; travels with the ensembles on occasion; previous audio and stage experiences necessary.

Costume Assistant: Works with the ensemble directors to select, maintain, alter, store, and inventory costumes worn by the AAAI ensembles; assists with costume changes during performances; apparel design and construction experiences desirable.

Events and Marketing Assistant: Assists with planning, promotion, implentation, and evaluation of AAAI events; posts advertisements; post social media announcements; works promotion tables; assists with merchandise sales; excellent interpersonal communication and social media skills desired.

Office Assistant: Assists with general office duties; answers and relays phone calls; sends email messages; gathers and enters spreadsheet data; excellent interpersonal communication and computer skills desired.

Photographer: Shoots photos of AAAI performances and events; processes photos for various marketing and promotional uses; high level photography skills necessary; must own or have access to professional quality photographic equipment; previous performance photography experience desirable; previous experience photographing the full range of skin tones desirable.

Videographer: Shoots videos of AAAI performances and events; edits videos for various marketing and promotional uses; high level videography skills necessary; previous performance videography experience desirable; previous experience shooting the full range of skin tones desirable.

How to Apply

To express your interest in Hourly Positions, please complete this form. Upon submission, you will receive more information about the application process.

Hourly Position Interest Form

Contact
Dr. Charles Sykes, AAAI Executive Director
csykes@indiana.edu
812-855-0350

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Employment

Employment Opportunities

Graduate Student Academic Positions

Road Manager

Hourly Student Positions

Audio and Stage Technician

Costume Assistant

Events and Marketing Assistant

Office Assistant

Photographer

Videographer

How to Apply

African American Arts Institute resources and social media channels