The Graham Foundation seeks students of architecture, art, art education and history programs interested in gaining experience at a non-profit arts organization and foundation through a two-semester internship beginning in January 2013. Selected applicants will learn through active participation in the administration of the foundation’s grants and public programming.

Public programs intern responsibilities include:

• Greeting visitors and providing information about the Graham Foundation’s exhibitions, public programs, grantmaking, history and identity
• Staffing public and evening events
• Assistance with exhibition research, installation, and maintenance
• Recording and tracking visitor attendance
• Assistance with ongoing public programs and grantmaking history initiatives
• Assistance maintaining and promoting the bookshop
• Maintaining and growing Graham Foundation contacts and mailing lists
• Administrative tasks including answering phones, taking messages, and sorting mail

 

The Public Programs intern will be organized, responsible and detail oriented. She or he will ideally possess:

• An engaging personality
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in learning about and promoting the Graham Foundation’s programs and history
• Initiative and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of 20^th and 21^st century art and architecture history
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and InDesign, is a plus
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other contact management software is a plus
• Architectural drawing and knowledge of construction and fabrication is a plus

 

Start date: January 2013

End date: August 2013

Flexible work schedule: 2 days per week, 10:30am – 5:30pm, and regular evening events.

The internship is unpaid.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Ellen Hartwell Alderman at ealderman@grahamfoundation.org. Candidates for interviews will be contacted by email.

The Graham Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer interested in continuing the growth and diversity of its staff.