Internships
Baxter St at CCNY’s Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students as well as beginning professionals with practical hands-on experience in the non-profit arts field. We want our interns to work with us, not get us coffee. Participants in the program will be working on the various programs, exhibitions and events.
Eligibility
All interested individuals eighteen years of age and older are eligible to apply for an internship. Qualifications vary for each intern, and some positions may require college or graduate training and/or professional experience. We ask for a commitment of 1 day a week for a three-month period, and are able to offer academic credit as well as free hours in our digital lab. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but please note that we do not provide visas. This internship is non-paid.
Tasks
- Arrange gallery space and project space for events
- Assist Baxter St staff with daily operations
- Greet visitors with a smile and conversation
- Participate in gallery openings and events
- Work on projects as needed
- Perform general gallery maintenance
- Assist with the creation of digital media including design, photography and video for marketing campaigns including Instagram posts
- Assist with the creation of email marketing campaigns on Mailchimp
- Assist in the design of print media for Baxter St promotion
- Monitor implementation of digital marketing campaigns
- Help organize and streamline social media posting calendar
- Continue to update and expand list of various art event listings
- Facilitate organizing and processing of non-profit paperwork
- Assist in digitizing records
- Provide administrative support to Program Manager, Gallery Manager, and Executive Director as needed
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit a cover letter, two contact references from professors and/or previous employers and a resume to jobs@baxterst.org