Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Americans for the Arts seeks winter/spring interns in Washington, DC and New York, NY

http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/About_us/Internships.asp

Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, seeks winter/spring interns. With a 45-year record of service, it is dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.

The Americans for the Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent college graduates the opportunity to investigate and participate in the operations of the nations leading nonprofit for advancing the arts in America. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and group collaborations, interns become integral members of our team. Program benefits may include career support, member services, and a series of leadership discussions with Americans for the Arts staff. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work, all the while preparing to become the next generation of arts, nonprofit, and cultural leaders.

Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate student, graduate student, or college graduate
  • Experience and interest in nonprofit administration and/or cultural policy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to establish priorities and juggle numerous assignments at one time
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
Winter/Spring 2008 Intern Positions:
  • Washington, DC Office: Arts Action Fund, Development, Field Services, Government and Public Affairs, Leadership Alliances, Meetings and Events, Policy and Research, and Sales and Marketing
  • New York City Office: ABC/NY and Private-Sector Affairs
To apply, please visit our website (http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/About_Us/internships.asp) for full descriptions of each internship and additional details about our program. If any of our internships seem like the right fit for you, please complete all required application materials and email them to resume@artsusa.org with “InternWS” in the subject line.