We are no longer hiring counselors for OSAI 2008. Please check here in January for the 2009 counselor application.

Counselor Job Descriptions

All Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute counselors have two jobs, with two sets of responsibilities. First and foremost, counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of students. It will be your responsibility to check in your students at all required events and at nightly housing meetings. Counselors must be professional, exhibit a positive attitude, and be involved with the students.

Secondly, all counselors have "day-jobs," outlined below. In addition to these specific responsibilities, counselors may be called upon to perform other tasks needed to assisnt in the smooth and safe functioning of the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute.

• Class Liaisons
Liaisons are needed in the areas of acting, ballet, modern dance, drawing/painting, photography, choral music, orchestra, creative writing, and film/video. Liaisons are responsible for the comfort, safety, and well-being of the students in each class. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending daily staff meetings, maintaining a clean studio space, assigning cleaning schedules, taking role, assisting with ballroom dance classes, and attending evening electives. Liaisons must meet the needs of their faculty member by remaining in the classroom for the entirety of the class, completing site needs and technical request forms, assisting faculty with performance preparations, etc.

• Front of House Manager/Programs Manager
The Front of House Manger/Programs Manager is responsible for creating and dispensing all performance programs. He/She will work very closely with faculty to develop their performance agenda. The Front of House Manger will also work closely with the Technical Director and technical crew to assist in crowd control and enforce front of house policies. In addition, the Front of House Manager coordinates volunteer usher groups and students acting as greeters and cleanup assistants. The Front of House Manager must be detail oriented, possess good people skills and must be able to work under deadlines. This job requires the majority of your time in the OAI main office.

• Public Relations Assistant
PR Assistants report to the PR Director and Assistant PR Director. PR Assistants help prepare press releases and a creative writing anthology. They help plan a gallery opening and an art sale. PR assistants help with visiting members of the media and with special guests. They give tours of the Quartz Mountain Art Collection and perform clerical duties as assigned. The majority of the PR Assistants' time will be spent in the PR office. Hiring preference will be given to applicants who can bring a computer with them to Quartz Mountain to use for word processing, although this is not a requirement.

• Site/Stage Crew
Members of the site/stage crew report to the Technical Director and are responsible for the setup of the Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center. They are responsible for all assignments given by the Technical Director, and assist with class setup and stage management for performances/events, including lighting and sound assistance. Crewmembers are responsible for all OSAI equipment. This job requires the majority of your time in the theater and class locations. Be aware that this job is physically demanding and very labor intensive.

• OAI Store Manager
The OAI Store Manager is responsible for monitoring OSAI store inventory, keeping financial records and deposits, maintaining orders for CD and videotaped performances, and maintaining store hours. The Store Manager works in cooperation with the store assistant. This job requires the majority of your time in the OAI store.

• OSAI Yearbook Producer/Ballroom Dance Liaison/Store Assistant
This position is responsible for three diverse tasks: acting as ballroom dance liaison, producing the OSAI Yearbook, and working in the OSAI store. During the first week of OSAI, this position will act as ballroom dance liaison. Responisbilities include assisting the ballroom dance faculty, maintaining a clean studio space, assisting with the stero system, and checking in students for class. Knowledge of ballroom dance is not required. During the second week of OSAI, this position will produce the OSAI Video Yearbook, a collection of photographs of faculty, staff and students set to music. Knowledge of iPhoto, iMovie, or a similar program is highly recommended but not required. The Yearbook Producer works in cooperation with the Yearbook Assistant. Throughout the two weeks, this position will work at the PAC Store after evening performances in cooperation with the Store Manager.

• Performance Videographer/OSAI Yearbook Assistant
This position works closely with the Audio & Video Engineer to record all OSAI performances. This includes attending rehearsals and observing classes in preparation for recording performances. Knowledge of video cameras, equipment, and shooting technique is required. In addition, this position also works closely with the OSAI Yearbook Producer by collecting and taking photographs for the 2008 Video Yearbook, a collection of photographs of faculty, staff, and students set to music. Knowledge of iPhoto, iMovie, or a similar program is highly recommended but not required.

• Special Events Assistant/Office Assistant
The Office Assistant/Special Events Assistant maintains a professional and pleasant attitude with all administrative assignments while working in the Oklahoma Arts Institute main office. In addition, he/she will be responsible for assisting in all special activities, such as Visitor's Day, book signings, and ONSTAGE Weekend. The Office Assistant/Special Events Assistant also promotes any student performances/events throughout the two weeks. This job requires the majority of your time in the main OAI office.