Internships
ArtsWestchester is always looking for motivated individuals to fill internship positions. All applicants should be willing to work flexible hours and have a desire to learn about all aspects of arts administration. Internships are unpaid but can be used for college credit. Please send resume & cover letter to the specific contact for each internship.
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Arts in Education Intern
The Arts in Education intern provides administrative support for the school and community art residency program and works closely with the Arts in Education staff. S/he will assist in all aspects of the teaching artist program, participate in outreach, marketing duties and residency planning, as well as professional development for artists. Duties include but are not limited to: conducting research, communicating with artists, arts organizations and cultural sites in Westchester, filing, mass mailings, data entry, and assisting with special projects, programs and events.
Qualifications include: an interest in the arts and/or arts education, familiarity with the internet and Microsoft Office, a strong attention to detail, positive attitude, comfortable working independently and as a team, the ability to see tasks to completion and to take initiative in a fast paced environment.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Jessica Cioffoletti, Associate Director of Arts in Education at jcioffoletti@artswestchester.org or fax to Jessica Cioffoletti at 914-428-4306.
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Communications Intern
The Communications intern will work with the communications staff in all matters related to the press and publicity. The communications department writes and produces an award-winning monthly newspaper, designs all ArtsWestchester promotional materials, pitches stories to the press, documents events with digital photography, develops marketing strategies and maintains our website.
Intern responsibilities may include writing press releases, brainstorming story ideas, and maintaining our press list. The ideal candidate should be comfortable on the phone, detail oriented, flexible, creative, and able to multi-task. Valuable skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, proofreading, and editing. Some training will be provided.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Salina Le Bris at slebris@artswestchester.org.
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Cultural Programs Intern
The Programs Department intern provides administrative support for the Grants and Cultural Programs department of ArtsWestchester. S/he will assist in a number of projects for our affiliate and associate members. Duties will include, but are not limited to: basic office administration, data entry with training on the use of Microsoft Access, affiliate and associate member relations, exposure to Westchester County and New York State contract agreements, supervised site visits and other areas of arts and public administration.
To apply, please email your resume with cover letter to: esiegel@ArtsWestchester.org.
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Fundraising/Special Events Intern
This is a priceless opportunity to work with a friendly Development/Special Events team. Duties include but not limited to: basic office administration, data entry and instruction on Raiser’s Edge, preparations for special events and membership drives, phone follow-ups and helping the Development Coordinator in a variety of outreach projects. Ideal candidate must be comfortable on the phone, detail oriented, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus, and eager to learn about arts administration. This internship offers great networking opportunities as intern volunteers at our major fundraising events. Letter of recommendation is provided at end of term.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Afabrizio@artswestchester.org / cc: bsteinberg@artswestchester.org.
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Gallery/Exhibitions Intern
ArtsWestchester is seeking responsible and motivated students or recent graduates in the visual arts, art history, or arts administration to assist with day-to-day operations of the Arts Exchange Gallery, a dynamic fine arts space in the heart of downtown White Plains.
Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
• Front desk and reception of gallery clients and visitors
• Fielding phone inquiries about gallery exhibitions & performances
• Exhibition support, including basic registrar duties
• Database management
• Research
• Special event staffing
The ideal candidate has a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a background or interest in the visual arts and gallery administration. The internship is a minimum of 2 days per week, Tuesday thru Saturday, and begins in September. Gallery hours are 12-5PM, Tuesday thru Saturday.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Gallery Coordinator Kathleen Reckling, kreckling@artswestchester.org
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Folk and Performing Arts Intern
ArtsWestchester is seeking responsible and motivated students or recent graduates in cultural studied, performing arts, documentary media and music production to assist with the cultural event programming at ArtsWestchester.
Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
• Audio Visual Documentation
• Event production
• Outreach and Marketing
• Database management
• Research
• Special event staffing
The ideal candidate has a professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a background or interest in performing arts and or folk and traditional arts and culture. The internship is a minimum of 2 days per week, Monday through Saturday.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Folk and Performing Arts Director Tom van Buren, Ph.D., tvanburen@artswestchester.org
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Graphic Design Intern
The graphic design intern works in the communications department creating a variety of marketing materials for publicity use. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, flexible, creative, and able to multi-task. Valuable skills include proficiency in Quark Xpress/Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, and some experience with Adobe Illustrator.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Vanessa Reitz at vreitz@ArtsWestchester.org.
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Web Design Intern
The Communications Department seeks a website intern to work alongside the webmaster and graphics manager on our website www.artswestchester.org. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, flexible, creative, and able to multi-task. Valuable skills include proficiency in WordPress, CMS, proofreading, and editing, plus knowledge of HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and digital photography. Some training will be provided.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Vanessa Reitz at vreitz@ArtsWestchester.org.
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