Job: A.S.E. Summer Positions

A.S.E. Global Bridges is excited to be actively preparing for our internationally acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Youth Programs in NY & CT (in-person) and NSLI-Y Russian Language & Culture Bolshoi Way (hybrid format). We welcome responsible and outgoing individuals to join our Summer ‘23 Team! Our summer jobs are well-suited for candidates with strong academic or career interests in: performing arts, arts administration, global languages and cultures (especially Eurasian), international relations, and education.

A.S.E. is a New York based non-profit established in 1997 and is known for fostering a bilateral dialogue between people of the US and Eurasian countries through Arts, Sports, and Education. Our initiatives are recognized for their impact and value by participants, staff, alumni, as well as by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs and the American Councils for International Education. We are excited to be planning our internationally acclaimed youth ballet program & welcome responsible and outgoing individuals to join its Summer ‘23 Team!

REQUIRED: Fully vaccinated status, boosters highly recommended.

1) POSITION: Program Assistant – CT (6/22 – 8/5/23)
PA will be responsible for supervising participants (ages 9 -15yrs), as well as running some extracurricular/ nonballet activities (outdoor games, arts & crafts, etc.). PAs will work as a team of 3-4 and will report to the Program Director. This position is well-suited for candidates with strong academic or career interests in: performing arts, global languages/cultures (especially Russian), sports medicine, and/or child education.

REQUIRED: Residency on campus (single AC rooms), experience with overseeing youth.
BENEFITS: $3000-3,500 for the period (combination of wages/bonuses), housing & meals, 5 days off.

2) POSITION: Sr. Staff / Russian Language Teacher – CT (6/22 – 8/5/23)
Sr. Staff: Russian Language Teacher will be responsible for introducing dancers (ages 9-15) to Russian language and culture in a fun/interactive/engaging manner. Teacher will have about 4-5 groups/day/6 day week (each group has the activity 4-5 times/week). Some participant supervisory duties will be assigned also.

REQUIRED: Residency on campus (single AC rooms), experience teaching Russian at novice level.
BENEFITS: $3,750 for the period, housing & meals. 5 days off.

3) POSITION: Sr. Staff / Interpreter – CT (6/22 – 8/5/23) & NY (6/25 – 8/4/23)*
Sr. Staff: Interpreter will be responsible for interpreting during ballet classes from Russian to English language. Interpreters may have 4-5 classes/day/6 day week – interpreting Mon-Fri. To be successful in this position, candidates should have advanced proficiency of both languages, be able to quickly switch between them, and be able to sustain focus for the duration of class lasting approximately 1.5 hrs. Russian language reading & writing capacity is preferred. Ability to conduct a stretch class for dancers is a plus. Some written translation and/or participant supervisory duties will be assigned also.

REQUIRED: Advanced proficiency in English & Russian, knowledge of ballet terminology preferred.
BENEFITS:
– CT: $3750 for the period, housing & meals. 5 days off. On-campus residency (single AC rooms)
– NY*: $700/week. (Mon-Fri). Housing possible with additional supervisory responsibilities.

4) POSITION: Sr. Staff / Musical Theater, Modern Dance or Jazz – CT (6/22 – 8/5/23)
Sr. Staff, specializing in either Musical Theater or Modern Dance/Jazz, will be responsible for implementing a fun, engaging curriculum of interactive activities for participants. Sr. Staff will have about 4-5 groups/day/6 day week (each group has the activity 4-5 times/week). Ability to teach a stretch class is a benefit. Some participant supervisory duties will be assigned also.

REQUIRED: Residency on campus, experience teaching MT or Modern Dance/Jazz for youth.
BENEFITS: $3,750 for the period, housing & meals, 5 days off.

SEND RESUME & COVER EMAIL TO: careers@aseglobalbridges.org