Company: Piney Woods Fine Arts Association
Address: PO Box 1213
Location: Crockett, TX
Application Deadline: No Deadline
Position: Part-time, Paid
Timeframe: 05/20/13 — ? (Flexible)
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Description
Start Date: Negotiable (Late May to First September 2013) Schedule: Negotiable / Minimum 24 hours per week
We are looking for an intern to work in our office for the Summer with a possibility of a full time position in our Crockett Texas office. There will be local lodging and a negotiated stipend involved, but intention is for this position to also be awarded school credit for your work with us, if your school is open to such arrangements.
This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of an award winning community arts organization while working in the professional entertainment world, gaining knowledge and experience in Arts Management.
This internship has the potential to grow in to salaried position.
Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in the booking, publicity, and management campaigns for our artists, including creating and compiling promotional materials, media/venue outreach, administrative duties, etc. Interns will assist the staff in all aspects of management, fund-raising, marketing and press, back stage and front of house management. Interns will have direct contact with industry-leading producers, managers, and artists.
Requirements
Must be extremely reliable, eager to learn, and work well under pressure. Must posses excellent communication skills (written + oral), computer knowledge, interest in performing and visual arts, and lots of creativity. Must be detail oriented, hard working, highly organized and computer savvy. Those with a working knowledge of the technical aspects of the theater are preferred, but not required.
