Call for Applications: Humanities EXCEL Fellowship with Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music – Community Engagement, 2024-2025

We encourage work-study and non-work-study students to apply. This role is only open to undergraduate students with a declared or proposed Humanities major or minor and requires work authorization.

Application Deadline: Sunday November 10, 2024

The Humanities Division and The Humanities Institute are excited to announce an experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz to work with The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.

The Humanities Experiential Career Exploration and Learning (EXCEL) Program connects Humanities majors and minors to organizations in the community for paid internships. In this cohort program, EXCEL Fellows gain practical experience and professional training while learning about positions outside of the university that build on their studies in the humanities. At the same time, community partner organizations benefit from students’ assistance and academic expertise. EXCEL Fellowships build upon the success of THI’s Public Fellows program, and they foster positive collaborations between the campus and community, demonstrating the value of a Humanities degree for a range of careers.

Applicants must have a declared or proposed major or minor in the Humanities Division at the time of their application to be eligible. Please see the Humanities Division majors and minors list to check your eligibility before applying.

About the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

Cabrillo Festival’s mission is to “transform the orchestral experience for artists and audiences by building a vibrant community dedicated to the creation and performance of profound, relevant, and innovative music.” During two weeks each summer, the Festival gathers the creators of new symphonic works, preeminent and emerging, with renowned soloists, professional orchestra players, and the public to explore the creative process and build a modern symphonic heritage. Cabrillo Festival has become an originator of new works, commissioning and premiering more than fifty compositions for orchestra in the past 15 years. While integral to and influential on the cultural life of the broader Bay Area, Cabrillo Festival is one of the oldest and most respected arts organizations in Santa Cruz County. It is deeply committed to community partnerships and playing a meaningful role in the quality of life for our local community. Cabrillo Festival is actively working to advance our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels, including with artists, staff, board, and audiences.

Position Description: Community Engagement Coordinator

The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music seeks an enthusiastic and organized intern to serve as Community Engagement Coordinator. This position will be crucial in expanding our community outreach and recognition initiatives and engaging diverse audiences with contemporary orchestral music.

The fellow will engage in a workplan process with their supervisor to create a more tailored experience relating to their professional development goals. The tasks and responsibilities outlined below are general and may or may not include all of the projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• General 2025 Season Promotion and Implementation (30%)

  • Assist in developing and executing marketing strategies for the 2025 season
  • Support the Director of Communications in implementing promotional campaigns
  • Design a targeted marketing campaign for folks unfamiliar with orchestral music
  • Help coordinate logistics for promotional events and activities

• Communications and Digital Media Support (20%)

  • Assist in managing social media accounts and creating engaging content
  • Support the development and implementation of email marketing campaigns
  • Help maintain and update the festival website
  • Contribute to the creation of digital media content (e.g., blog posts, videos, podcasts)
  • Collect and analyze data on the effectiveness of communications efforts

• Community Partnerships and Outreach (20%)

  • Research and identify potential community partners, with a focus on local businesses and organizations
  • Support the development and implementation of strategies to expand community recognition and reach
  • Coordinate with partners on cross-promotional opportunities

• LGBTQIA+ Pride Project Support (10%)

  • Research potential LGBTQIA+ community partners and help initiate collaborations
  • Develop targeted outreach strategies to engage the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Create inclusive and respectful promotional materials for Pride-related initiatives
  • Conduct research on local LGBTQIA+ arts/ music history and notable performances.
  • Liaise with artist partners and colleagues to share this research and support programming.

• Administrative (20%)

  • Assist the Director of Communications with various administrative tasks ● Help maintain accurate records and databases
  • Contribute to team meetings and organizational planning sessions- working collaboratively with the other interns, volunteers, and staff.
  • Hold weekly check-in meetings with the Operations Manager and Communications Director to discuss progress and work tasks

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• You are a declared or proposed major or minor in a department in the Humanities Division and are in good academic standing. If your major or minor is proposed, you can declare by the end of the academic year in June. [strict eligibility requirement]
  • Eligible majors: Applied Linguistics and Multilingualism, Classical Studies, Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Feminist Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Language Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Spanish Studies
  • Eligible minors: Black Studies, Classical Studies, East Asian Studies, History of Consciousness, History, Italian Studies, Jewish Studies, Language Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Philosophy, Spanish Studies
• You have work authorization.
• You are able to work independently and collaboratively (required)
• You can work in person on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons at least once a week.
• You can work independently and collaboratively (required)
• Interest in contemporary orchestral music and community outreach.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn social media platforms and basic graphic design tools like Canva.
• You are dependable, reliable, and highly collaborative.
• You can work independently, are organized, and can communicate effectively.
• You are comfortable interacting with the public and diverse communities.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Background and appreciation of music, arts, and culture
• You are bilingual in Spanish (a bonus but not required)
• You regularly use Google Calendar to manage your schedule.
• Familiarity with the local arts, LGBTQIA+, and education community is a plus

Internship Terms: January 2025–August 2025

Hours: 10-20 hours/week, working around your class schedule

Compensation: $20/hour

Location: This role is hybrid. The Coordinator will be expected to work onsite at the Cabrillo Festival Offices at least once a week. The location is 147 South River St., in downtown Santa Cruz.

• UCSC Humanities funds a ZipCar account so students can book vehicles to travel to work or required events in Santa Cruz County if needed.

Mentorship: You will report to Sam Barrow, the Operations Manager, or Steph Sherwood, Director of Communications and Patron Engagement. Your partner supervisor will delegate tasks and review your work, and the whole staff will provide coaching and help you understand what working in this field is like. You will meet to check in at least once per week and will have monthly meetings with the Executive Director.

Apply By Submitting

1. Your updated resume
2. In your cover letter (no more than one page), we will be looking to hear about your experience and how it relates to this internship description.
   1. We want to learn what aspects of your personality make you a great team member and what excites you to work for Cabrillo Festival.
   2. What are you hoping to gain from this opportunity?
   3. Please let us know which position interests you the most.

REVIEW these resume and cover letter resources to ensure you are a strong candidate!

• Address your cover letter to the Cabrillo Festival team.

Once the application window closes, there will be an interview process with top candidates. This job is expected to start in early January 2025.

APPLY NOW

Please contact the EXCEL Program coordinator, Kylie Rachwalski, at hum-experiential-learning@ucsc.edu with any questions.

The Mellon Foundation, The Helen and Will Webster Foundation, The Humanities Institute, and the UCSC Humanities Division generously support the Humanities EXCEL Program.