2023 SAILL Program Brochure

2023 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Where Scholarship Meets Curiosity, Ingenuity & Inquiry

The Margo Leonetti O’Connell ‘60

Students Advancing in Internship Leadership and Learning Program

Marymount offers a number of internships in several different fields, from surgery, law, and finance, to architecture, and marketing, at sites throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Internship opportunities are available to students who want to focus on a particular area of interest or explore an opportunity during the summer. Hands-on learning and access to professionals are at the center of this experience.

Marymount also offers several Collaborative Programs as part of our internship experience. Students need to apply to collaborative

programs directly, and must notify Mr. Petrone that an application has been submitted.

All Collaborative Program attendees are considered participants in the Marymount Summer Internship Program and, as such, are held to the same standards and expectations inherent in that program. All Collaborative Programs are indicated with an asterisk on the following pages.

THE IMPACT ON A GIRL’S FUTURE WHEN SHE IS EXPOSED TO A MENTOR IS UNPARALLELED. AT THIS JUNCTURE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND IN THEIR LIVES, IT IS CRITICAL FOR GIRLS TO BE ENCOURAGED BY LEADERS AND HAVE EXPERIENCE IN “REAL WORLD” SETTINGS AS THEY SEEK TO DISCOVER THEIR UNIQUE INTERESTS. AS WE SAY:

‘GIRLS HAVE TO SEE IT TO BE IT.’

JACQUELINE L. LANDRY HEAD OF SCHOOL

BY THE NUMBERS

Internship sites with available placements for over 60 students

2023 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

SCIENCE & MEDICINE

• Altamed Westlake Clinic - Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Care Center

• Coastal Ortho - Orthopedic Surgery

• Dr. Jay Sison, DDS Inc. and Westchester Pediatric Dentistry

• Ellison Institute Junior Fellows Program*

• The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Fellowship *

• Manhattan Dermatology

• Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA Pediatric Interventional Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Osborne Head & Neck Institute (OHNI)Medical Scholars Program *

• UCLA CASIT Robotic Surgery

• UCLA Medical School: Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support & Heart Transplant Program

• UCLA Science Laboratories: Cancer & Stem Cell Research

• UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program

SCIENCE,

• CO Architects

• Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program *

• Swinerton Builders

LAW & FINANCE

• Abir, Cohen Treyzon & Salo LLC

• Imperial Capital

• Los Angeles Superior Court, Torrance

BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS

• Andersen Tax - Human Resources

• The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

• Peridot Consulting

• UCLA Anderson School of Management, Venture Accelerator

SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Best Friends Animal Society, Los Angeles

• Cancer Support Community - Benjamin Center

• Climate Action Santa Monica (CASM) Climate Corps Apprenticeship *

• LMU Center for Catholic Education

• University of Oxford History Department

• Voices in Action

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & MARKETING

• Amazing Grace Design

• Bonesteel Trout Hall Interiors

• The Gotham Group

• Laurie Sefton Creates

• Venice Arts*

TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS & MATHEMATICS (STEAM)

Science & Medicine

Intro to General Pediatrics

AltaMed Westlake Clinic – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Mentor: Kathleen Messenger Ostrom, MD (Alumna 1995, Mother of Maisy ‘26)

Overview:

Interns will have an opportunity to work with staff at AltaMed General Pediatrics Group – Westlake, 3rd Street site, a satellite location of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. AltaMed is one of the largest, independent, Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country. Interns will have an opportunity to learn about developmental and behavioral screening, common pediatric illnesses (acute and chronic), growth and nutrition, injuries, obesity prevention and management, social determinants of health, adverse childhood experiences, health care financing, community resources, advocacy, quality improvement and patient safety. Interns will also gain handson experience, working with patients through our BodyWorks nutrition and exercise program. Through this program our patients and families learn about making habit changes, reading nutrition labels, how to find and prepare healthy foods and the importance of exercise. In addition to work at the clinic, there will be other opportunities for experiences at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and USC Keck School of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Seeing patients in clinic : Morning, 9am-2pm, 1-2 mornings per week

• Shadowing patient visits with Dr. Ostrom

• Opportunity to spend time with other members of health care team: nurses, medical assistants, lactation specialist, social workers, front office staff, pediatric residents, other pediatric specialists

• Attend pediatric resident clinic education sessions

• Assist with the summer session of BodyWorks: Afternoons 2pm -6pm, M-Th, 2 days per week

• Calling and helping families, assisting with virtual classes, and creating and mailing certificates to families

• Prepare brief talk on a topic of interest during the final week of the program to be presented during the final week of the internship.

Optional activities:

• Attend Pediatric Grand Rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Shadow general pediatric inpatient rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Visit USC Keck School of Medicine

• Meet with and/or shadow other pediatricians at AltaMed or Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Students are expected to provide own transportation

• Students must complete necessary AltaMed-CHLA waivers

• Students must be up to date on all vaccinations (including COVID 19, 3 doses) and have a negative PPD within last year, must be submitted 1 month prior to start of rotation

• Spanish language proficiency encouraged

Dr. Jay Sison, DDS Inc. and Westchester Pediatric Dentistry

Mentors: Jay Sison DDS and Christie Burnett DDS (parents of Rachel Sison ’20 and Allison Sison ‘24)

Overview:

Dr. Sison is a practicing periodontist and faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry. In addition, he operates a private group practice in Los Angeles. Dr. Burnett is a pediatric dentist. The interns who are interested in careers in the dental profession will be given experience in general dentistry and all of the other dental specialties.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work directly with the doctors to assist in surgical and dental procedures that include:

• Chairside assist for examination and treatment

• Take and interpret X-rays

• Process and sterilize instruments

• Laboratory procedures

Interns will also have an opportunity to accompany Dr. Sison to the UCLA Dental School and interact with dental students and additional faculty to gain insight on life as a dental student and the process of gaining admission to dental school. In addition, interns will have an opportunity to be involved with community outreach programs and events that provide dental care to underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Time Frame:

Dates and times are very flexible and can be determined as agreed on by the intern and doctors. The offices are open Monday-Friday with some community outreach events scheduled on the weekends.

# of Positions: 2-3

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 full weekdays/week

Time Frame:

8 weeks total, likely between late June and early August

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility:

• Must be 16+ years old

Coastal Ortho - Orthopedic Surgery

Mentor: Dr. Brian Magovern (parent of Mary Magovern ’25)

Overview:

Dr. Magovern is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. He works in a private practice with offices in El Segundo and Torrance. He performs surgery at Torrance Memorial and Little Company of Mary Hospitals. Dr. Magovern also holds an academic position as the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This program is designed to provide interns with an introductory exposure to the world of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work directly with Dr. Magovern in the office setting. They will mainly shadow the doctor to learn about the most common conditions seen including:

• Fractures

• Arthritis

• Tendon/ligament tears

• Inflammatory diseases

By the end of the summer, interns will have the opportunity to interview and evaluate new patients on their own and present potential treatment plans to the doctor. Depending on COVID restrictions, there will hopefully be opportunities to observe surgeries in person at the hospital or surgery center. Also, there may be an opportunity to shadow one day at HarborUCLA to observe residents (doctors in training) to understand what life is like for them. They will also get a chance to see first hand what medical care is like for an underserved community.

The interns will be asked to assist with minor office tasks during the day. This will include assisting with casting, taking pictures on the ultrasound, and removing staples. They will also be expected to read basic review articles weekly and present a summary to the doctor.

Time Frame:

The time frame will be 1 to 1 ½ days per week from June 12 to August 11. The specific days are flexible and can be determined and agreed upon by the interns and the doctor. The office is open Monday through Friday and the choice of Torrance, El Segundo or a combination of the two is flexible. A total of 40-60 hours will be expected.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Ellison Institute Junior Fellows Program*

Mentors: The Ellison Institute researchers and executives

Overview :

The Ellison Institute Junior Fellows program is a unique, three-week summer fellowship for rising high school seniors interested in clinical or research oncology, designed to foster a lifelong passion for scientific education. The Institute selects top students for the prestigious program held each year at our West Los Angeles facility. Through an immersive project that spans the length of the program, Junior Fellows experience hands-on experimentation in a collaborative environment with support from Institute researchers.

Program Highlights:

• Hands-on learning with state-of-the-art laboratory instruments

• Engaging with clinical experts (oncologists, physician assistants, nurses, clinical trials, etc.)

• Learning about health policy and global inequalities in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes

• Team-based problem-solving

• Required writing component

• Integrating students with STEAM interests from public and private high schools

• Post-fellowship guidance with career choices, college applications, and personal statements

Time Frame: July 10 - July 28

Applications are Due:

Applications for The Ellison Institute Junior Fellows are submitted directly to the program by April 4.

There is no cost for this program.

The Lundquist Institute High School Summer Fellowship *

Mentors: The Lundquist Institute Investigators

Overview:

Established in 1978, The Lundquist Institute Summer Fellowship Program is designed to encourage high school juniors and graduating high school seniors to explore careers in the field of biomedical science. Students in the program will:

• Spend eight weeks participating in a virtual curriculum, featuring lectures and presentations by our worldrenowned faculty.

• Participate in study groups in a mentored research project, culminating in the presentation at the end of the program to peers, family, and research community during the final week of the program, and receive Certificates of Achievement

Website: https://lundquist.org/hssfp

Requirements:

Students will be selected on the basis of merit. In order to be eligible for consideration, a student must possess these qualities:

• Current enrollment in high school in the United States.

• Current enrollment as a high school senior graduating in 2023, or a high school junior graduating in 2024.

• Demonstrated outstanding general academic achievement with particular focus on science coursework.

• Ability to participate in all program activities as required during the eight-week period (June 12, 2023, through August 4, 2023, generally from 8 AM to 5 PM).

Time Frame: June 12 - Aug. 4

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

Applications for The Lundquist Institute Summer Fellowship Program are submitted directly to the program by April 1.

There is no cost for this program.

Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA Pediatric Interventional Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

Mentors: Daniel Steven Levi MD (father of Adelle ‘23) and Gregory Perens MD

Overview:

Dr. Levi is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Interventional Pediatric Cardiology at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA. Dr. Perens is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology and Director of 3-D in the Congenital Heart Center.

Dr. Levi regularly performs minimally invasive procedures to fix and palliate children with congenital heart disease including valve replacement, stenting and closing holes. He is also involved with research to develop new devices for children with congenital heart disease. Participants in this internship will observe interventional and open-heart surgeries on children with Dr. Levi alongside his UCLA Fellows.

Dr. Perens will teach the students to make 3-D prints of hearts of children for whom procedures are being considered. Mock procedures will be performed on the 3-D printed hearts to simulate potential procedures.

Responsibilities:

We need students to help with two tasks:

1. To make 3-D prints for us to use in preparation for procedures and surgeries.

2. To help make videos explaining these procedures to parents and patients.

Pre-procedural preparation for cases will include an understanding of the congenital heart anatomy and the procedural indications and goals. Students will observe catheter based and open-heart procedures (if possible) and will be asked to summarize the procedures. Students will be challenged to make 3-D prints from CT scans and MRIs of hearts of real patients with congenital heart disease in preparation for potential surgeries. 3-D printing will require the students to “segment” the heart anatomy and actually do the printing (either at Marymount or UCLA).

We will also be asking the students to help make, edit and narrate video segments explaining the surgeries and catheterbased procedures. These videos will be posted on the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cardiology website.

Minimum Requirements:

Participants must have a proven record of accomplishment in science and math courses along with a great deal of self-starting skills. Pre-existing skill set in 3-D printing would be desirable.

Time Frame: Internship is approximately 4-5 weeks with the possibility of extending into the school year. 40+ hours of total experience.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors & Rising Seniors

Dr. Ashley Magovern and Manhattan Dermatology

Mentors: Dr. Ashley Magovern (parent of Mary Magovern ’25)

Overview:

Dr. Magovern is owner and practicing dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology in Manhattan Beach. The busy office sees patients of all ages and all skin concerns. The interns will be exposed to diagnosing and treating skin disease, skin cancer, skin surgery and cosmetic dermatology, including laser and light devices. Dr. Magovern has a particular interest in integrative dermatology, and believes that diet, nutrition, supplements and lifestyle play a big role in skin disease and skin aging, and treats her patients with this mindset as well. A student with an interest in science and medicine is encouraged to apply.

Website Responsibilities:

Interns will:

• Observe day to day operations and gain insight into running a medical practice.

• Work directly with the doctors and physician assistants to assist during patient visits, procedures and surgeries.

• Assist with patient intake, office efficiency and flow.

• Clean and prep patient exam rooms.

• Be required to learn basic diagnosis and treatment of common skin conditions, a textbook will be given at the start of the internship.

• Design a simple community outreach program on an integrative topic of their choice.

Requirements:

The office is fast paced, self-starters and highly motivated students are ideal.

Time Frame:

The time frame will be 1-1 ½ days per week from June 12-July 14. The specific days are flexible and can be determined at a later date. The office is open from 9-5pm Monday-Friday. The student may be asked to arrive by 8:45. A total of 40-50 hours will be expected.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Osborne Head & Neck Institute (OHNI) - Medical Scholars Program*

Mentors: OHNI Physicians

Overview:

The Osborne Head and Neck Foundation provides rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to attend the most advanced, hands on, medical mentorship program for students of their age in the country. This immersive program allows a diverse group of exceptional young people the opportunity to experience the real life of a surgeon, learn what it takes to pursue a life in medicine, and join an invaluable network of individuals invested in their personal and professional development.

Responsibilities:

Scholars are placed in the middle of a busy head and neck practice, where they will shadow a surgeon who will be their mentor and teacher.

• Facilitated as a hybrid in-person and remote learning experience for Los Angeles based students. Remote learning available for accepted students outside the geographical area of LA County.

• Mentors include some of the country’s most wellrespected medical experts from over a dozen disciplines.

• OR Orientation and OR scrub-in techniques.

• Hands-on laboratory training including suturing and knot tying.

• Introduction to clinical rounds; taking vitals, bedside manner and more.

• Medical School interview and application guidance.

• Opportunities for medical writing and publication.

• Grand Rounds presentation.

• Didactics and practicals.

• Connection with like-minded peers and leaders, forming a lifetime of mentorship and support.

Website: https://www.ohnifoundation.com/scholars/

Minimum Requirements:

• Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be available to attend the entire program. If you are unsure of your availability on a weekday afternoon, please contact us.

• Students are expected to be prompt and provide their own transportation.

• Previous medical volunteer experience is not a requirement.

• All students need to be up to date with their vaccines, including a TDaP booster (Adacel) to ensure protection from whooping cough and a PPD test for tuberculosis.

• All student participants will be required to sign a HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement, Social Media Agreement, and Dress Code Agreement.

Time Frame: June 12 - June 30, 2023

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Application:

Applications for OHNI - Summer Scholars are submitted directly to the program by April 7, 2023.

There is no cost for this program.

UCLA CASIT Robotic Surgery

Mentor: Joe Hines, MD, FACS

Overview:

The UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology provides training in robotic and imaging technology for physicians caring for patients with complex conditions. CASIT also has a large research component investigating novel medical devices.

Responsibilities:

Interns will work with CASIT faculty and staff assisting in training sessions, summer programming, and current research projects.

Requi rements:

Interest and aptitude in science and biology.

Time Frame:

Dates are TBD between mid-June to mid-August. Work will likely be three to four days a week.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors

UCLA Medical School: Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support & Heart Transplant Program

Mentors: Dr. Mario Deng, MD and Dr. Galyna Bondar, PhD

Overview:

Dr. Deng is a Professor of Medicine in the Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Support/Heart Transplant center at UCLA. Dr. Deng is the co-inventor of the first diagnostic leukocyte gene expression profiling biomarker test in transplantation medicine, AllomapTM, that gained FDA clearance and international guideline acceptance to rule-out heart transplant rejection without invasive endomyocardial biopsies. Dr. Deng maintains a core

position at the intersection between clinical cardiology and bench-to-bedside translational research. Dr. Deng is now focusing on developing a genomic blood test to better predict outcomes in patients with various forms of heart failure (MyLeukoMAPTM). Linking systems biology back into the clinical framework of a humanistically sound high–tech modern medicine encounter is reflected in Dr. Deng’s most recent research collaboration with Prof. Federica Raia (UCLA DGSOM and GSEIS) in the “Relational Medicine” project and “The Science in the Making” project.

Responsibilities: Working in Dr. Deng’s lab with many of his colleagues, including UCLA undergraduates.

Requirements:

Participants must be 16 years old, have a proven track record in science and math courses, along with a great deal of selfstarting skills.

Time Frame: Internship is approximately 4-5 weeks with the possibility of extending into the school year.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

UCLA Science Laboratories: Cancer & Stem Cell Research

Sponsor: James Economou, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Antoni Ribas, MD

Mentors: Various members of the Economou and Ribas research teams

Overview:

Dr. Economou and Dr. Ribas are UCLA professors who respectively sponsor and mentor summer internships for high school and college students in UCLA science laboratories.

Responsibilities:

Interns will likely work with graduate medical students and fellows in various areas.

Requirements:

Participants must have completed multiple science courses, preferably AP Biology and Honors Chemistry and also have an interest in medicine and research. Other prerequisites can include prior internships.

Time Frame:

6-8 weeks during the summer with a start date in June or July. Mandatory Orientation in June

# of Positions: 3

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

UCLA Medical School Department of Neurosurgery & Pediatric Neurology

UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program

Mentors: UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Team –Dr. Christopher Giza, Dr. Meeyro Choe, Dr. Kevin Bickart, Yena Kim, Philip Rosenbaum, Anne Brown

Overview:

The intern(s) will have the opportunity to learn from a multidisciplinary team that consists of research scientists, clinicians, a nurse practitioner and researchers in the BrainSPORT program. Dr. Christopher Giza leads the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Concussion Program. He served as Vice-Chair for the California State Athletic Commission, traveled to Afghanistan in 2011 as a civilian advisor to the Department of Defense and Co-Chaired the American Academy of Neurology’s committee, which developed an evidence-based Practice Guideline for Management of Sports Concussions in 2013. Dr. Giza served as the UCLA’s principal investigator for the NCAA/DoD CARE Consortium research project, the largest national longitudinal concussion study of its kind. He is currently a Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Mattel Children’s Hospital, UCLA. The BrainSPORT Team, including Drs. Giza and Choe, are currently working hard on the largest and most comprehensive study of adolescents with persistent post-concussion symptoms. The study is called CARE4Kids: Endophenotypes of Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms and involves neuroimaging, blood sampling, autonomic nervous system testing, and cognitive assessment.

The intern(s) will work directly with BrainSPORT Study staff to enter recruit patients, enter research data, and conduct study protocols. They will have the opportunity to attend weekly Traumatic Brain Injury lab meetings with the BrainSPORT team, gaining valuable insight of the daily operations of clinical research.

Requirements:

Assist in research data collection and entry for study participants. Students will work directly with other interns, UCLA undergraduate and graduate medical students who work in the UCLA BrainSPORT program. A culminating project on a research topic of interest will be presented at the end of the internship.

Time Frame:

Dates are TBD and to be agreed upon with the supervisors at BrainSPORT, but interns should expect to be available from early-June to late-August. Work will likely be three to four halfdays per week, for approximately 16 hours per week.

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising juniors, with the intent that one may be a mentor for a rising junior next year – please apply especially if you are interested in extending internship into the academic year

CO Architects

Sponsor: Scott Kelsey (father of Madeleine ‘16)

Mentors: Parini Mehta, Associate Principal; Joe Chase, Ash Gharib and other members of CO Architects

Overview:

CO Architects is an architecture and design firm that specializes in education, healthcare, medical education, and science & technology. They are a collaborative office environment with a staff of 170 accomplished architects, designers, and building specialists, and support professionals who start with an idea for a building and develop it into reality. This summer program will provide you with the opportunity to discover the process of designing and constructing the buildings all around you.

Please check out our website

Responsibilities:

The architecture discovery program at CO Architects is a unique opportunity to work within an architecture practice. The experience will include researching buildings and architects in Los Angeles, learning about the design process, analyzing building materials, and honing graphic and presentation skills. You will be asked to design and develop your own individual project with the help of the CO Architects team.

Time Frame: June 6 – June 29 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10am3pm.

Location:

The summer program will be in-person in our brand new office located in the heart of Los Angeles. Students must provide their own transportation to the office. Parking will be provided. 5750 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program*

Overview:

Students gain the computer science skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech careers in our free, virtual summer programs. Summer program participants get exposure to tech jobs, meet leaders in tech careers, and find community in our supportive sisterhood; all while investing in their future self.

Choose from a 2-week immersion program or a 6-week selfpaced experience that will allow students an opportunity to learn in a style that works best for them while making meaningful connections. All high school students who identify as girls or non-binary can apply, and no prior computer science experience is required.

The 2-week introductory computer science course is for currently eligible 9th, 10th, and 11th grade US students and international students ages 14-18. Through our new curriculum focused on Game Design, SIP participants will learn beginner to intermediate computer science concepts, UX design basics, and more – all while getting an inside look into the tech industry through incredible company partners. In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $300 and tech support for qualifying students.

• Round 1: June 16 - June 30, 2023 (US students only)

• Round 2: July 10 - July 21, 2023 (US & International students)

• Round 3: July 31 - August 11, 2023 (US & International students)

The 6-week flexible computer science course is for currently eligible 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade US students and international students ages 14-18 who prefer not to adhere to a set schedule. Self-Paced Program participants can choose to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity or our new data science track. Students will also have the opportunity to build community through live advisory events and other Girls Who Code engagements

• The 6-week self-paced program consists of independent study, weekly advisement sessions, and real-world projects. Self-Paced Program courses begin July 3 and run until August 11, 2023.

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and above

Girls Who Code Application Link

Application is Due: Applications for Girls Who Code are submitted directly to the program by Friday March 24

There is no cost for this program.

Swinerton Builders

Mentors: TBD

Overview:

Since our founding in 1888, Swinerton’s success has been built on a foundation of shared values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our people have a personal interest in the success of every project. With a culture of collaboration, we work toward a common purpose: to be the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market we serve, proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence.

Responsibilities:

Assist construction project teams in the field with quality control, project documentation and coordination.

Requirements:

Interest in Construction, Architecture, or Engineering Fields or related Collegiate Majors.

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility: Must be 18 years old

Law & Finance

Abir, Cohen, Treyzon & Salo, LLC

Mentor: Renata Salo, founding partner

Overview:

This position will provide the intern with an opportunity to experience working in a law firm with an emphasis on litigation and trial experience: Civil Litigation that will range from medical malpractice, products liability, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. An intern(s) will have the opportunity to work on cases that are going to trial, possibly attend hearings (whether in person or on Zoom), and file documents with the civil court. The intern(s) will also be able to attend and watch depositions, mediations and focus groups on current litigation cases in the firm.

Responsibilities:

Intern(s) may be asked to perform other tasks such as entering information of clients files, summary of appearances attended, and other support tasks that will be related to civil litigation.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years old and over.

Time Frame:

One to two days per week, Monday to Friday (as intern requests)

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

Imperial Capital

Sponsors: John Mack (Eden Mack ’17), Chris Shepard (Kya Shepard ’19)

Mentors: Jonathan Lee and Michael Chan, Managing Directors

Overview:

The Imperial Capital Investment Banking Summer Internship Program is designed to provide current undergraduate students the opportunity to work in an investment banking environment, specifically in the corporate finance division of our business. Our primary goal is to make the intern feel as if they were full-time Investment Banking Analyst with us. The program consists of the intern being paired with a team of mentors within the Investment Banking group to observe areas of the business as well as contribute deliverables over the course of the program.

Website

Responsibilities:

The main objective of the Investment Banking Summer Analyst Internship Program is to provide exposure and experience to corporate finance, specifically mergers and acquisitions and capital raises for middle market companies. Summer interns at Imperial Capital will work actively with junior team members with the guidance of Directors and Managing Directors to execute a variety of tasks to support corporate finance transactions across multiple industry sectors. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct research on industry trends in consumer, media and entertainment, industrials and business services

• Assist on preparing presentations on companies and analyses of their financial statements

• Participate on due diligence calls with management teams

• Identify capital sources, strategic investors and financial buyers

Requirements:

• Interest in corporate finance and how companies evolve through mergers and acquisitions and capital raises

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a proven commitment to turning in consistently high quality work as a self-starter

• A high level of integrity, energy and flexibility with a positive team oriented “can-do” attitude

• Develop strong interpersonal relationship skills along with the ability to communicate and develop a personal style conducive to building relationships

• Develop strong teamwork orientation, unquestionable honesty and integrity, intellectual curiosity and dedication to providing the best product to clients

Time Frame:

June - mid-July

3 weeks / 20-25 hours per week

3 days a week (9:00am - 4:00pm)

# of Positions: 2 in Los Angeles, CA Office (in-person)

Eligibility: Rising Seniors Los Angeles Superior Court Torrance

Mentor: Judge Eric Taylor (father of Haley Taylor ‘15)

Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide an opportunity to gain experience working in an office environment and to learn about judicial court functions by performing a variety of administrative support tasks related to the program area. The work typically is performed under the close supervision of a regular permanent Court employee. The position will be complimented by virtual programming being offered court system wide.

Responsibilities:

Under direct and indirect supervision, volunteers perform basic clerical and office support duties, while learning courtroom and administrative policies and practices. They will carry out these duties while receiving practical work experience and skill development opportunities, learning about court procedures by sitting in during various court proceedings, and observing operations functions during various meetings and activities with court leadership.

Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years old.

Time Frame:

Likely June 1 - July 28

Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To complete 40+ hours

# of Positions: 2

Business, Marketing, & Communications

Andersen Tax - Human Resources

Mentors: Alexa LaBianca (Director of Human Resources) and Alicia Beimler (Manager, Internal Communications)

Overview:

Work on the National Human Resources team as an Internal Communications Intern creating engaging written, visual and video content for our employees as part of our Internal Communications team. Andersen provides a wide range of tax, valuation, financial advisory and related consulting services to individual and commercial clients. We are the founding member of Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms with more than 9,000 professionals worldwide, over 1,000 global Partners, and a presence in over 326 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. In the U.S., Andersen has more than 1,000 personnel located in 20 cities across the country.

Responsibilities:

The Internal Communications Intern will create written, visual and video content for our employees. The Intern will work with our Internal Communications Manager and Internal Communications Senior Associate to create content that will educate our people on the firm’s programs and shares key aspects of our culture. The Internal Communications Intern will work on some of the following projects:

• Create a video documenting our myGiving Impact Month (philanthropy month) weaving together photo and video content in a way that shares our philanthropic activities across the Firm

• Edit video footage to help create a video talking about each of our Core Values and what they mean to our people

• Create graphics for our intranet communicating our programs and benefits to our people

• Work on content for our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion newsletters and other communication pieces

• Write email communication on various projects and programs, such as opportunities to participate in philanthropic activities, Mentor program activities, wellness programs,etc.

Requirements:

An interest in video editing, graphic design or professional writing. Experience working in video editing programs preferred, but not required.

Time Frame:

TBD (June - August); 40+ hours overall

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and above

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Mentor: Theresa Edy-Kiene (CEO) (mother of Olivia ‘17, Isabella ‘19, Clara ‘22)

Overview:

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves nearly 47,000 girls in partnership with 25,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County and parts of Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M.

Responsibilities:

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles seeks an Intern for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) interested in learning how to mentor, lead and ensure progress for a large non-profit organization with a global reputation and high level of visibility. The position will allow the Intern to observe and potentially influence multiple current projects interdepartmentally. The Intern will develop a specific project of their own design to be presented to the CEO for consideration and possible implementation.

Time Frame: TBD

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Sophomores and up

Peridot Consulting | Hospitality Public Relations & Marketing

Mentors: Joy Limanon Anaya, Founder/Publicist (Zoe Anaya ’24) and Erin Yanousek, Publicist

Overview:

Peridot is a public relations and marketing consultancy that specializes in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Peridot works collaboratively with chefs and restaurants to identify growth opportunities through media outreach and management, marketing strategy, social media and branding activities, as well as operational analysis. Acting as an extension of the client, Peridot builds and enhances relationships through clear communications, acting as an engaging advocate and storyteller. Peridot is regarded for its long track record of building brand value and growth for its clients.

Peridot is looking for an integrated marketing and communications summer intern. The company would welcome interested students to assist with research; sit in on strategy sessions and contribute ideas; cold pitch to media; and participate in photo shoots, among other things. This would be an opportunity to get an insider’s glimpse into the world of hospitality - learning about day-to-day operations of restaurants and how they translate into guest experience, as well as the art of being able to communicate that story to media and the public, and sometimes investors. Interns will be assigned a “project” with specific tasks, with the goal of achieving measurable outcomes by the end of the internship.

Responsibilities:

• Research assigned client(s) for background knowledge; including some competitive research

• Work with Peridot to ideate a strategy for the summer, based on client goals/needs

• Outline strategy to include proposed pr/marketing goals, timelines, and measurements for success

• Case study - report findings: successes, failures, and notes for best practices for future consideration

Requi rements:

• Interest in hospitality, food & restaurants

• Interest in social media

• Interest in graphics design

• Strong writing skills, and penchant for storytelling

• Commitment to an agreed upon schedule

Time Frame:

June-August (40+ hours overall)

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors

UCLA Anderson School of Management, Venture Accelerator

Mentors: Elaine Hagan, Trish Halamandaris, Beatina Theopold, Fallon Coleman, Claire Marsden (Alumna ‘18)

Overview :

The Venture Accelerator offers programs to support the development of founders who include MBA students, alumni and members of the broader business community. Through our summer Activate Program, we typically work with roughly 40 founders who attend workshops in July and August; we also support other programs during the school year.

Responsibilities :

Support the Accelerator team in preparing for events, creating social media content, and gathering data related to founders, including conducting interviews of program participants and speakers.

Requirements :

Interest in entrepreneurship, communications and/or social media. Strong organization and writing skills. Must be willing and able to commit to a schedule and be reliable in terms of attendance. Hours can vary based on availability. This position will be paid.

Time frame:

Start date: any time between mid-June and early July. The internship can extend through July or August, to be determined based on the student’s schedule.

# of positions available : 2

Eligibility : Rising Sophomore and Above

Social Sciences

Best Friends Animal Society LifesavingGeneral Assistance

Mentors: Interns will be working with the Community Engagement Team: Matt (Coordinator), Kelly (Supervisor) and Chantel (Manager). Interns will also be working with the animal care and lifesaving outcomes teams.

Overview:

The Lifesaving General Assistance intern supports the Best Friends West LA staff with completing essential daily tasks such as completing laundry, creating adoption packets, and overall facility upkeep. This is a non-animal handling position, but the responsibilities are vital in maintaining a clean and organized environment for our animals to live while they await adoption. Lifesaving General Assistance volunteers will be working directly alongside staff and will play a vital role in assisting us accomplish our lifesaving goals to SAVE THEM ALL.

Responsibilities:

Laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, preparing adoption packets, and any general day to day tasks that make our facility more welcoming for adopters.

Qualifications:

Interns must be 16 years or older. An interview will be done to gauge interest of the applicant.

Time Frame:

Flexible, will be discussed in interview.

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility: Must be at least 16 years old

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles

Mentors: Julia Forth, CEO and/or Beth Lazar, Chief Strategic Growth & Development Officer

Overview:

The intern will have the opportunity to learn from a team of women in leadership within the nonprofit/mental health sector. Interns will be exposed to Nonprofit Fundraising methods, Event Planning, within a mental health and social work environment.

Responsibilities:

Intern will learn and observe how to help with aspects fund development. Students will be able to learn about each of the roles on the CSCLA team. They will be able to attend several multidisciplinary committee meetings within the organization.

Requi rements:

This placement will take place in an environment that addresses mature themes -- serious illness and sometimes death. An ability to handle these experiences with poise and professionalism is necessary. Support and debriefing on a regular basis of interns will take place. Excellent writing skills are essential.

Time Frame:

TBD likely between June 10 - August 10. Work will be 2 days per week from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and fall on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. If the intern has more time available this can be discussed. All CSCLA staff works up to two days per week at the office and the other three days at home.

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Seniors

Climate Action Santa Monica (CASM) Climate Corps Apprenticeship *

Mentors: Amy Butte, Climate Corps Manager and Mario Melgarejo, Climate Corps Coordinator

Overview:

A primary partner of the program is the City of Santa Monica, which has codified sustainability goals and rights into its laws, regulations, and operations. Santa Monica’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan aims to reduce GHGs profoundly by 2030 for the community to be carbon-neutral by 2050. CASM Climate Corps help bring climate policy and action to life in our local community.

The science tells us that we need to make radical changes in order to avert levels of warming that are beyond our ability to adapt to changes in the climate. Our systems of business, government, and lifestyle need support from concerned citizens to confront these difficult changes. In Climate Corps, you will learn about our local systems that affect the climate and participate in actions that help us mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the changing climate.

We support young people with training and practical experiences in:

• Causes and the impacts of climate change

• Local sustainability and climate policies and programs

• Connections between individual actions and advocacy

Questions? Reach out to Amy Butte at casmclimatecorps@ gmail.com or Mario Melgarejo at casmcommunity@gmail. com

For the Application Form, click HERE

Responsibilities:

The Climate Corps will undergo two weeks of training and then choose a group climate action project to complete for the next three weeks.

Requirements: Afternoon availability, good team member, sincere interest in

the environment and public policy.

Time Frame:

J une 19 –July 21

Eligibility: 15 years old or older

Application is Due as soon as possible

There is no cost for this program.

Loyola Marymount University Center for Catholic Education

Mentor: Kara Lemma, PhD, Senior Researcher - Center for Catholic Education, School of Education, Loyola Marymount University

Overview:

The Center for Catholic Education (CCE) brings together a broad range of programs to strengthen and advance PK-12 education. The CCE provides solutions to some of the challenges facing Catholic education in Los Angeles and across the nation. The CCE is offering a “handson” research experience for students based on exploring questions related to Catholic education. Under the direction of the CCE mentor, students will learn the basics of PhD level research and acquire the skills to sharpen their critical thinking abilities. At the same time, they will have a better understanding of how research units function within a university setting.

Responsibilities:

• 1.5 hour weekly meeting with mentor

• Individual research / assigned reading

• Attend 2-3 in-person shadow meetings or occasional zoom sessions

Requirements:

• An interest in learning more about quantitative / qualitative research

• The ability to take risks and share opinions

• A curiosity / passion for advancing the mission of Catholic schools

• The ability to work independently

Time Frame: June-August 2023 (dates flexible)

# of Positions: 2

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

University of Oxford History Department

Mentor: Dr. Brenda Stevenson (Mother of Emma Cones ‘13)

Overview:

Dr. Stevenson is an internationally recognized scholar of race, slavery, gender, family and racial conflict. Her specific intellectual interests center on the comparative, historical experiences of women, family, and community across racial and ethnic lines. Race and gender—the ways in which these two variables interact, intersect, collide with, emphasize, run parallel to and sometimes isolate one another—are at the center of her work.

Responsibilities:

Interns will be responsible for assisting in a research project concerning U.S. women in the 19th century and/or women in the Civil Rights movement.

Requirements:

This placement will address mature themes on a regular basis. Excellent writing skills are essential.

Time Frame:

Flexible and to be determined with the mentor

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

Voices in Action

Mentors: Jessica Barth (Venice Cusumano ‘22) and Kristin Leland

Overview:

The interns will have the opportunity to learn from a team of women in leadership within the nonprofit sector. Interns will be exposed to our work in the space of the #MeToo movement, prevention and eradication of sexual harassment and assault, awareness and education around consent, and survivor support, as well as empowering women and girls.

Responsibilities:

The interns’ responsibilities will include the following with one or two specific areas of interest being focused upon.

NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION

Helping to develop a scheduled timeline for paperwork and filing deadlines, with contact information and dates for filing

FUNDRAISING

Researching and developing a list of potential fundraising opportunities including grants, corporate sponsorships, and donors

Event planning for Summer through Winter 2024

OUTREACH

Developing robust lists of places Voices in Action should have a presence in, with information - ie: domestic violence shelters and other organizations affiliated with helping people who may have experienced assault or abuse in various forms

Researching Los Angeles-based and Philadelphia/New Jersey/ New York-based events where Voices in Action can table

Reaching out to high schools and colleges to see if they would like a Voices in Action in-person or Zoom presentation on the discussion of modern day understandings of consent, gender safety and equity, and where the #metoo movement has led Reaching out to organizations if they would like presentations on proper workplace safety and gender equity post-#metoo movement

Finding partners and reaching out for partners in holding online workshops (trauma informed yoga, breathwork, meditation, group therapy, survivor clubs/groups, and more)

Reaching out to national panels that are women or survivor focused to request spots as panel speakers and leaders

Sending thank you responses to donors

Tabling events

CREATIVE / MARKETING

Researching proper organizations for partnership/outreach (domestic violence shelters, corporate offices, studio production sites, etc.)

Developing marketing collateral: flyers, brochures, social media cards, brand guides, graphic design, Social media content development and ideas (news stories, facts, figures, content similar-to-similar organizations, womenempowerment, consent, etc.)

Drafting SEO-driven copy for blog posts and web pages for review

Requirements:

This placement will address mature themes on a regular basis including rape and sexual assault in an emotionally sensitive environment. An ability to handle these subjects with poise, professionalism and sensitivity is necessary. Interns must show a passion for activism and women’s rights. Regular support and debriefing with interns will take place; this internship can be emotionally challenging, but very rewarding. Excellent skills in research, technology and social media are required. Interns may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement depending on placement. As we are dealing with sensitive matters, privacy is of utmost importance. Most work will be done remotely, but please expect to have in-person meetings and possible events, as well.

Time Frame: TBD

# of Positions: 1-2

Eligibility: Rising Seniors

Arts & Entertainment

Amazing Grace Design

Mentors: Debra Parr, Michol Roberts (Alumna ’02) Damaris Eison, Teyler Chellis

Overview:

Ms. Parr and Ms. Roberts will guide you through a 7-week internship program in Events and Interior Design. We are a full-service event planning, interior design and creative arts studio based in Santa Monica. There are 4 people that work daily on different events and in different stages of design. We are involved in all kinds of projects starting from new construction, to light remodels and full interior design projects. We also plan weddings, birthdays and mitzvahs. In the past we have planned events for the Los Angeles Ballet, Cultivate LA, and after parties for the Grammys. Many of our clients are high profile so it may be necessary to sign an NDA.

Responsibilities:

The internship at AGD is a unique opportunity to participate in the day to day workings of a small but very busy event and interior design company. Your day to day for interior design could include, shopping for accessories, getting pricing for fabrics and tiles, site visits, putting together style guides and organizing design files. Your day to day for events could include, choosing décor, looking over contracts, reviewing rental orders, reviewing catering menus and helping create timelines.

Time Frame:

7 weeks. May 29 – July 14 Tuesday and Wednesday 2 days a week 11 am to 2 pm - total 6 hours a week

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Bonesteel

Trout Hall Interiors

Mentors: Michelle Trout (Alumna ‘83, Mother of Daisy ‘15), Heidi Bonesteel, Kristin Stelea

Overview:

Ms. Trout and Ms. Bonesteel, both Senior Designers and Ms. Stelea, junior designer, will guide you through a 4 week internship program in Interior Design. We are located in Pacific Palisades and we are focused mostly on full residential projects. We are involved in new construction, light remodels and full interior design projects. In addition to residential projects some of our current projects include Super Yacht Design and Aviation Design. Many of our clients are high profile so it may be necessary to sign an NDA. Our office operates as a very busy interior design studio. There are 4 people that work daily on about 20 projects at different stages of design.

Responsibilities:

The internship at BTH is a unique opportunity to participate in the day to day intricacies of a small but very busy design firm. Your day to day could include: shopping for accessories, bedding, fabrics, site visits, construction meetings, meetings with architects, putting together schemes and organizing the design library.

Time Frame:

June-mid August. Daily schedule is flexible.

# of Positions: 1

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

The Gotham Group

Mentor: Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (mother of Caroline Vein '18)

Overview:

The Gotham Group is a Hollywood-based management and production company. The Gotham Group’s literary management practice encompasses all aspects of writing and directing, whether it be film, television, publishing, journalism, or content creation.

Beginning with Tony DiTerlizzi’s award-winning family adventure THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, which Gotham produced for Paramount in 2008, the Gotham Group has sought out visually stunning and compelling stories that strive to entertain audiences worldwide.

In the YA space, the Gotham Group produced the MAZE RUNNER trilogy for 20th Century Fox, based on James Dashner’s New York Times #1 bestselling novels. The first movie in the series was released in 2014, and the series has made over $1 billion worldwide.

On the prestige drama front, Gotham produced the father/ son road trip film KODACHROME, which stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis, and Elizabeth Olsen. KODACHROME is based on a New York Times article by A.G. Sulzberger, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was acquired for distribution by Netflix, who released the film to rave reviews in April 2018.

In 2020, Gotham produced the movie adaptation of Jerry Spinelli’s STARGIRL, which is one of the most beloved and acclaimed YA novels, and has over a million copies in print worldwide. STARGIRL was one of the first original productions for Walt Disney Studios’ streaming platform, Disney+. The sequel to the film, HOLLYWOOD STARGIRL, (also produced by Gotham) debuted on Disney+ this year.

More recently, Gotham produced the stop motion animated horror comedy film, WENDELL & WILD, directed by Gotham client Henry Selick, from a screenplay written by Selick and Jordan Peele (who are also producers), based

on Selick’s and Clay McLeod Chapman’s unpublished book of the same name. The film debuted at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival and made its streaming release on Netflix.

Responsibilities:

Interns must be available to work remotely and/or onsite a minimum of two days a week. Interns will learn to write coverage, research projects, attend production and staff meetings, as well as pitch meetings with our clients. With many managers and assistants coming from internal promotions, Gotham looks to allow eager interns to learn and grow in the business with such opportunities as entertainment industry speaker meetings and assistant/manager shadowing.

Requirements:

Interest in books, animation, live action film and television. Must be a self-starter and eager to participate in a team environment.

Time Frame:

June 2023 – mid-August 2023

# of Positions: 5

Eligibility: Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors

Responsibilities:

Interns will work side-by-side (virtually) with the company Director and the Associate Director of Operations. A good deal of this internship will be independent work with supervision by the staff. Internship duties and activities might involve, but are not limited to, one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising: Work with Director, Associate Director of Operations and Guild on special events, online fundraising campaigns.

• Public Relations/Marketing: Communication and development of a social media campaign including multiple platforms, and working directly with the Artistic Director in the development and implementation of social media strategy. Duties will include editing video and photos and preprograming social media posts.

• Administration: Assist in Administrative tasks such as upkeep of the CRM database, website maintenance, presenter research.

Requirements:

Candidates must be a self-starter, pay attention to detail, and have knowledge of various social media outlets such as Facebook, and Instagram. Knowledge of photography, videography, graphic design, and video editing are required.

Time Frame:

June 5- July 28 (weekly meetings)

# of Positions: 2

Laurie Sefton Creates

Mentor: Laurie Sefton (mother of Reiley Johnson ‘15)

Overview:

Laurie Sefton is the Founder, Artistic Director and resident choreographer of Laurie Sefton Creates a 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) Los Angeles based dance company. We are committed to creating, producing and directing dance that has an impact on its viewer. We are dedicated to being a part of the Los Angeles art scene, contributing to the city through performances of original work, collaborating with LA based artists and familiarizing new viewers to the world of dance.

We create and present issue-based, emotional performance and accessible work for a global audience.

We uphold the following core values:

• Art — Inspire appreciation for dance through artistically excellent, relevant programming

• Issue-Based – Utilize dance as a medium to address, examine, and discuss universal questions, emotions, and conditions of humanity

• Collaboration — Provide a space where the world’s most compelling artists, designers, composers, and creative technologists collaboratively pursue innovation

• Accessibility / Diversity — Connect with individuals across all geographic, social, and cultural boundaries through the universal power of movement

• Global — Serve as a leader in the international dialogue around dance

Eligibility: Rising Junior and Rising Seniors

Venice Arts*

Overview

Venice Arts is always interested in finding qualified artist-mentors who can assist with our free media arts workshops for low-income youth, ages 10–18. Help ignite youth’s imagination, mentor their creativity, and expand their sense of possibility!

Responsibilities

Volunteers will be trained by Venice Arts, and will assist a Lead Artist in our programs in Venice and other locations in Los Angeles. Workshops are taught by a team of artists comprised of a Lead Artist, with background and experience in education, who works collaboratively with artist-mentors. With classes of 8–12 students, our goal is to provide a teaching and mentoring ratio of no higher than 1:4.

Requirements

Volunteer artist–mentors are asked to come to their assigned workshop at least 30 minutes before class for preparation, and if feasible, stay after class for 15–30 minutes for cleanup and debriefing. Volunteer artist- mentors are welcomed and encouraged to also develop or lead a lesson and present their own work when appropriate, and are asked to closely mentor a designated number of youth in their assigned class.

Time frame

Throughout the summer

Eligibility

-Must be a photographer, filmmaker, animator, multimedia or visual artist.

-Experience teaching or working with youth preferred, but not necessary.

-Must be consistently available during established class times during the week and/or on Saturdays. Strongly prefer commitment for an entire session.

How to Apply

• Complete the Volunteer Application and email it to ceci@ venice-arts.org

• Complete a Live Scan DOJ background check, which we reimburse for.

• Attend our Faculty Orientation and Training.

Applications for Venice Arts are submitted directly to the program.

APPLY FOR A SAILL INTERNSHIP

If you wish to become a candidate for one of the internship opportunities described in this brochure:

• Click here to access the online application (Please note, our collaborative programs will have their own application, as specified in the brochure. You must still notify Mr. Petrone once you submit your application).

• Review internship choices & rank up to five different choices.

• Deadline to submit applications: Friday, March 10, 2023 by 3:00 p.m. (PST).

• Wait for notification of interview and complete if selected.

• Notification of placements will be completed by Friday, March 24, 2023

To be eligible to apply for many of the internships, students must be 16 years of age (as of June 1, 2023) and a rising 11th or 12th grader at Marymount High School, although some opportunities are available to rising Sophomores. See brochure for details.

Additional Requirements:

Attendance at one of the folowing information meetings in the Front Parlor is mandatory.

Lunch Block

Monday, February 27

Wednesday, March 1

Thursday, March 2

Office Hours

Thursday, March 2

Those accepted must also attend an orientation in May (date and time TBD)