![]() The interns are responsible for preparing press kits and for keeping MASS MoCA’s event listings current on regional event calendars. Days in the office include written contributions to social media, eblasts, websites, press releases, and other promotional material. The marketing intern logs lots of miles spreading news about MASS MoCA events across our beautiful region. There is a strong emphasis on groundwork: street-level marketing throughout western Massachusetts, northwest Connecticut, eastern-central New York, and southern Vermont. The intern works on all aspects of marketing and public relations to support MASS MoCA’s visual and performing arts programs. You are not required to have a driver’s license. In an average week, you will spend approximately 40% of your time working on prospect research and proposal preparation, 40% on membership and individual giving, with the remaining 20% alternating as the workload requires. The intern will gain experience in prospect research, grant-writing, direct mail solicitations, special events, membership programs, and database management. Work will vary between specifics projects, for which the intern will have the opportunity to see the project from start to finish, and individual tasks on larger projects directed by department staff. Interns in the development department will work to help ensure the success of MASS MoCA’s fundraising activities, which supports $3.3m in annual income. A driver’s license might be helpful, but is not required. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio link in order to be considered for this internship. ![]() Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) required. The intern should demonstrate enthusiasm, stamina, good attention to detail, and willingness to work with a team. Projects include production and installation of vinyl exhibition graphics and wayfinding signage design and production of seasonal marketing collateral (posters, ads, social media graphics) vendor contact upkeep of website components and general studio tasks. Intern assists in day-to-day tasks of the museum’s in-house design studio, working directly with the senior and junior graphic designers. Must have driver’s license and be willing to do a fair amount of driving. The successful candidate should be self-sufficient and have an eye for detail, strong writing and research skills, and a positive attitude about performing many kinds of tasks on a demanding schedule. Intern also works with the Education Department, receiving training to lead tours of exhibitions, interact with museum visitors, and develop focused “spotlight” talks on topics of special interest. This is a crucial part of the internship experience. Responsibilities consist of research, writing, administrative duties, assistance in the procuring of exhibition materials, installation of artworks as necessary, and any number of unexpected errands or jobs required to help maintain an ambitious exhibition program of contemporary art. Intern assists in the day-to-day operations of a busy curatorial department and helps with the preparations for upcoming programs, as well as the maintenance of current exhibitions. You are required to have a valid US driver’s license. The intern will alternate between the Project Coordinator and Artist Services Director with drafting event programs, researching upcoming artists, assisting with front of house operations as well as with artist services to arrange transportation and housing logistics of visiting artists, staff, and fellow interns. Intern works directly with the Managing Director of Performing Arts in the coordination of current and future season planning, general office work, and maintaining and updating all performing arts files, databases, and calendars. This includes hands-on in all of the following areas – carpentry, lighting, sound, audio/visual, and running crew. Interns work with the Production Coordinator, Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, House Sound Engineer, and house crew on all aspects of technical theater, music, and films. Internship Application Deadline: March 1st, 2020Ĭompensation: Housing & $150/week stipend Internship Dates: Monday, May 18th – Saturday, August 15th Summer Internship Program, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), North Adams, MA
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