Museum of Arts and Design – New York, NY
Internship
External Affairs Interns Museum of Arts and Design
(New York NY)
The External Affairs Department of the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is now accepting applications for several intern positions for Fall 2013. An internship at MAD is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a non-profit arts institution, and be part of the External Affairs team, to learn about the outreach and cultural functions of a museum.
Public Relations and Marketing
As an integral member of the Public Affairs team, the intern will assist on PR and Marketing projects.
Responsibilities:
• Help maintain media contact database (Consolidate and update contact lists; Research specific media contacts and outlets for upcoming exhibitions and programs.)
• Monitor and format all media clips. Maintain and organize press clip database.
• Promote MAD’s exhibition, educational and outreach programs via Social Media.
• Promptly answer press requests regarding releases and images and field other inquiries to appropriate public affairs staff members.
• Manage weekly outreach to listings editors to ensure Museum’s exhibitions and programs inclusion. Update all relevant event calendars.
• Help prepare Museum monthly e-newsletter (draft copy, schedule e-blast with relevant updated content, update recipient database) and work on other Museum collaterals as needed (draft short articles for members’ biannual newsletter, copy edit visitor materials etc.)
• Update and maintain press website www.madmuseum.org/about/press (upload and format press releases; update image archive).
• Help with logistical organization of press previews and other media events.
• Escort press on photo and film shoots approved by the Museum.
• Assist at Special Events (escort press and/or event photographer, distribute press materials, greet and check in).
Ideal candidates:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Attention to detail and strong editing and grammar skills essential.
• Strong organizational skills and prior office work experience.
• A basic understanding of Public Relations and interest in the Arts & Design field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel are required. Robust Excel skills in particular are a definite plus.
• Fluency with Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Hootsuite) required.
• InDesign, Photoshop and html skills preferred.
Please email your resume and cover letter to press@madmuseum.org
The cover letter should detail your skill set and work experience as they relate to PR and Marketing in a non-profit, museum or art & design setting. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Intern must be able to commit a minimum of 2-3 days per week.
Development
The Development Office is looking for several interns to work in the following areas:
Institutional Giving, Major Gifts/Director’s Office, Membership, and Special Events
Typical duties include the following:
• Conduct corporate, foundation, government, and individual prospect research.
• Assist with prospect tracking and other data entry in Raiser’s Edge database.
• Assist with preparing and mailing of gift acknowledgments, appeals and event invitations.
• Assist with the logistics and coordination of fundraising events, membership and donor events.
• Provide support at fundraising events and member events, occasional late night assistance required.
• Other general administrative tasks as assigned.
Ideal Candidates:
• Bachelor’s degree or degree in process (3rd or 4th year candidates only), preferably in arts management, museum studies or other relevant areas.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, research and communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign in particular.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge or interest in the visual arts and fundraising preferred.
• Experience with databases, such as Raiser’s Edge, a plus.
Please email your resume and cover letter to externalaffairs@madmuseum.org
The cover letter should describe your relevant skills and work experience as they relate to the different areas within Development. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Intern must be able to commit a minimum of 2-3 days per week. Please indicate start and end dates as well as hours you are able to commit to this internship.
Internships run from September 2013 through December 2013. Internships are unpaid. Students can receive course credit. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Website: http://madmuseum.org
New York Foundation for the Arts