Internship Opportunity: School 33 Art Center in B-more

Position Description
School 33 Art Center Intern – Summer 2011 Semester
(Mid-May through Mid-August)

The School 33 Art Center internship is a part-time unpaid practicum. Projects include but are not limited to:

• Assist with logistics for major events such as the LOTTA ART Benefit and Open Studio Tour. Duties will entail working on promotion of events and enlisting community involvement, and working with Exhibitions Coordinator in the coordination of artists participation.

• Assist the Exhibition Coordinator with various aspects of the Gallery Exhibition Program. Duties will include help in organizing for open calls for submissions, posting exhibition announcements and call for entries on line, working on press releases, assisting Exhibition Coordinator in the installation and lighting of exhibitions, assisting at receptions and events, as well as help document receptions and exhibitions.

• Assist the Education coordinator with various aspects of the Education program including After School Art for children. Duties will entail promotion of program, assisting with revitalization of classroom spaces, working on press releases, assisting with registration, photographing After School Art workshops.

• Undertake other projects as needed for the Administrative staff of School 33 Art Center.

• Update and create copy for School 33’s website.

• Assist with our fundraising and development programs. Help manage our day-to-day membership correspondence, maintain master database, and respond to guests and visitors requests for more information about our center.

• Assist staff with typical office duties such as sending out mailings, answering phone, making copies, organizing/storage, and transmitting faxes and emails.

We are looking for a reliable, self-directed, fast learner. Experience with PC platform, databases, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suites is especially helpful. Interest in contemporary art and arts/non-profit administration a plus. This internship is unpaid and can be done for credit if desired. A minimum of 14 hours a week is required; hours are flexible but the student must commit to a schedule in advance. Student will be reimbursed for parking or given a MTA pass for days that they are interning at School 33. If interested in applying, please email cover letter and resume to dzink@promotionandarts.com no later than April 15, 2011.