SCOPE
The Americans for the Arts Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to investigate and participate in the operations of the nation’s leading nonprofit organization 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 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.
The Marketing & Communications Team works with the entire organization to create and disseminate appropriate marketing and communication tools such as e-communication, publications, and event promotion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will be involved in all aspects of the Marketing & Communications team including:
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Assisting with publications, both electronic and printed
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Cultivating advertisers and exhibitors for our annual convention and arts marketing conference
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Searching for appropriate news items for electronic publications and ARTSblog
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Assisting with Blog Salons
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Working with staff to develop new audiences and how to best reach our current audiences
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Processing book fulfillment
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Assisting with press clips and PR administrative work
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Providing photo database support
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Providing general administrative work
QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge of Microsoft office products
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Comfort communicating over the phone a must
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Previous experience using database software a plus
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Basic knowledge of HTML a plus
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Experience with proofreading/editing a plus
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Ability to communicate and interact with staff and have a professional and courteous manner
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