Intern Spotlight: Samuel Fairley

This summer Mosaic has partnered with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent to create youth-based summer jobs. Young artists from across the entire Metro Detroit area wanting to get a chance to work with Mosaic applied. The young artists chose from a list of jobs and selected which job they wanted to apply for. After being accepted, they went through a three-day training and orientation program to prepare them for the hard work ahead. Every week we will feature an intern to get insight into their internship, their learning curve, and their experience.

Samuel Fairley is 17 years old and is going into his senior year of high school. He is a Main Stage singer with Mosaic. Mosaic’s Main Stage program immerses young artists, ages 12-18 through a year-long performance-based training program. These same young artists act as ambassadors for Mosaic and the city of Detroit. He has been singing for Mosaic for three years. When he graduates he hopes to Double major in Music Education and Communication. Our communications intern, Alise Sellers sat down with Sam to get insight on his internship and what he’s learned so far.

"I like Mosaic because it gives me a space to express myself through the arts."

Interview

Alise Sellers (ALS): What is your job title?

SAMUEL FAIRLEY (SF): Assistant program coordinator/ Communication Associate.

ALS: What does your job entail?

SF: My job consist of creating weekly newsletters for the Brightmoor Summer Arts Intensive, analyzing data, handling attendance, while also assisting the teachers in anyway possible.

ALS: Why did you choose this position for your internship?

SF: I chose this position because I have an interest in pursuing Arts Administration, Communications, and Marketing. This position allowed me to do both and still interact with young artist.

ALS: How do you think you’re doing so far?

SF: I believe I’m doing well. The parents and young artists are well informed and the camp is running smoothly but I still have room to grow. 

ALS: Is this your first job?

SF: No, this is not my first job. My first job was with Mosaic as the Communications and Marketing Intern.

ALS: What’s your favorite part of your job?

SF: My favorite part about my job is getting to facilitate such an amazing program and seeing young artist grow in ways they didn’t know were possible.

ALS:  If you could go back in time and choose a different position would you?

SF: If I went back in time I wouldn’t change anything. This job is perfect for me, it excites and challenges me in a variation of ways.

ALS: How do you think your internship will help you with your future career plans?

SF: My current position will definitely help me manage my time better and learn to make work fun.

ALS: What are some of your hobbies?

SF: Binge watch Grey’s Anatomy, sing, and sleep.

ALS: Would you apply to work with Mosaic again?

SF: Of course!

Sam’s Favorites:

Favorite song: Extra by Lucky Daye

Favorite show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite movie: The Hunger Games series 

Favorite food: Potatoes

Who is your role model: Gregory Porter because he does both classical and contemporary music which is something I want to do. Also, he doesn’t let the industry influence who he is. He knows who he is and he isn’t afraid to show it.

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