Internship at White Box Not-for-profit Alternative Art Space

White Box is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit, alternative art space in Chelsea currently looking to fill full-time (4 day minimum) and part-time (2 day minimum) internship positions for Spring/Summer 2008.

White Box interns have the unique opportunity to work closely with a professional staff in learning all aspects of managing a not-for-profit organization, including the subtle details of daily organizational work through to exhibition installation.

Internships at White Box are particularly beneficial to motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in cultivating exhibition, operations and arts administration experience in order to pursue desired careers in the art world.

Responsibilities and training include: front-line reception and telephone inquiries services; assisting staff, artists and curators with all related to annual exhibitions/programs ranging from press / public information, installing and de-installing exhibitions, art handling/shipping, all inventories supplies/equipment and archival electronic, visual DVD’s, audio CD’s, printed catalogue and other program materials; benefits and special event production; assist with grant preparations; general marketing and fundraising; annual and quarterly program related research; and various arts administration responsibilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professed enthusiasm for contemporary art – familiarity with non-profit arts and cultural in NY.
• Articulate in current art world issues.
• Professionalism: each applicant must be pro-active, responsible, and reliable.
• Computer literacy: Mac experience is preferred-- Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet mass e-mailing systems,
  Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and FileMaker Pro.
• No stipend available, but credit possible.
• Must commit for full semester (three to four months) plus additional hours occasionally for special events.
• HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday 10:30am- 6:30pm

This is a great opportunity to obtain professional, hands-on experience in the career of your choice!

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!

To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume with the subject title “ATTN: Internship Position” to Aileen Meehan at administration@whiteboxny.org

WHITE BOX   525 WEST 26 STREET  NEW YORK, NY 10001  phone: 212 714 2347                 

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