Internship: Phoenix Art Museum - Phoenix, AZ

The internship program at Phoenix Art Museum provides current undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates, with opportunities to work on projects directed by Museum staff. Interns are introduced to the broad spectrum of museum work and to Museum staff, departments, programs and operations. Internships are offered in three sessions per year, Spring, Summer and Fall. Summer interns generally work 20 hours per week; schedules may vary slightly to accommodate departmental needs. The summer internship session begins in early June and lasts for eight weeks, for a total of at least 160 work hours. Fall/Spring semester and special-project interns' schedules vary according to the internship position and to accommodate class schedules, but total at least 120 work hours.

Unless otherwise noted ALL internships at Phoenix Art Museum are performed on a volunteer basis. Museum staff members aid in the intern’s pursuit of academic credit, if applicable. All interns receive a one-year membership at Phoenix Art Museum. 

Spring 2017 Internships are now available. Spring Internship opportunities:  

• Archives
• Development (Events & Stewardship)
• Digital Asset Management
• Education - Family Programs
• Events
• Library
• Marketing (Design)
• Marketing (Press)
• Preparator
• Registration
• Volunteer & Visitor Services

View internship descriptions here.

Before you get started, you will need the following materials for your application, all formatted as PDFs:

• a cover letter stating why you are qualified for the internship you're applying for (500 words max)
• a current resume
• 2 letters of recommendation

Transcripts are required and should be mailed to Phoenix Art Museum c/o Internships 1625 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

Applications are due no later than November 7, 2016

Apply online here.

If you have any questions, please email christian.adame@phxart.org.

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• Candidates may submit only one application per session.
• Incomplete or late applications are not considered.
• Internship selection is competitive, and is based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, personal statement; and required interview.
• All applicants are notified of the Museum's decision to offer or decline an internship within two weeks of the respective application deadline.
• Questions? Email the Museum's Education Department at christian.adame@phxart.org.

Internship: Social Media & Digital Communiations Internship - NAU - Flagstaff, AZ

NAU Social: See the world through Lumberjack eyes

NAU Social Media

The Lumberjack community is a large online community. Students, faculty, alumni, colleges and organizations are all voices for Northern Arizona University. Through the strategic use of social media, we can reinforce who we are and what we are all about.

The Social Media & Digital Communications Internship

NAU’s Office of Public Affairs is responsible for creating awareness and affinity on behalf of the university through the use of storytelling on the web and in social media. Our team of interns play an important role and bring an authentic voice and spirit to NAU’s social media.

Hours per week: The social media and digital communications intern will work 10 hours per week during the semester and receive three credit hours. The intern must work with their academic adviser to complete requirements of their major and course plan.  

  Roles and Responsibilities:

•             Support the NAU Social staff in accomplishing daily tasks and long-term goals

•             Develop a variety of content for NAU’s social media accounts (Content may include posts, pictures, video, graphics, animations, geofilters, gifs, videos, blogs, etc.)

•             Suggest social media postings from student events/experience

•             Pitch new and creative ideas

•             Contribute to day-to-day candid coverage of campus activities as well as special events, promotions and campaigns

•             Capture meaningful moments during events and activities for live social media coverage

•             Monitor trends in social media applications, tools and strategies

•             Take on additional platforms and projects based on your interests

•             Act as an ambassador for NAU Social

•             Help to organize and maintain a library of photos and video for social media use

•             Perform other duties, as assigned

Desired Skills: All applicants must be creative self-starters who are passionate about NAU. If you can write concise copy, handle several projects at once and know what gets shared, double-tapped and retweeted, apply to join our NAU Social team and share why Lumberjack life is the best life.

Qualifications: Applicants must be in good standing and have completed two semesters at NAU. Prior experience with social media engagement on behalf of an organization or brand is preferred. Photography, video and design skills are a plus. Open to all majors. Preferred areas of study: Communication, Digital Media, Marketing, Photography and Public Relations.

Contact:

Intern Supervisor: Maria DeCabooter

NAU Social Manager

(928) 202-1683

Maria.DeCabooter@nau.edu

Northern Arizona University NAU Social Application

Please submit: Completed application, resume and cover letter and a copy of your semester course schedule to social@nau.edu with the subject line: NAU Social Internship.

Full Name:                                                                              NAU ID:                                                    

Email                                                                                         Phone                                                  

Major/Minors:                                                                                                                                  

Clubs/Groups involved in:                                                                                                                 

Year in School:                                        Anticipated graduation date:                                               

Please indicate which of the positions you are seeking: Internship for course credit (up to 3)           

Volunteer position for experience/unpaid internship                                       

Please respond to the following questions on a separate page.

1.     What social media applications do you use regularly and how do you use them? Which one is your favorite and why? Please include links to your handles.

2.     If you had control over the NAU social accounts, how would you decide what types of content to share?

3.     Content creation

•             Please provide 5 examples of tweets for the @NAU Twitter account

•             An image and caption that you think would be great for Instagram and/or Facebook.

•             Submit a Facebook cover photo for the NAU account.

•             3 GIFs that show why you should be the next NAU social media intern (bonus points if you create those GIFs yourself). Supplement the GIFs with text, links or anything else you need to demonstrate your qualifications.

Internship: PR, Marketing, Digital Asset Management, Curatorial, Library - Phoenix Art Museum

Summer 2016 Internships at Phoenix Art Museum

The Museum has 10 different internships available for the summer and for the first time, BOTH Education internships will offer a financial stipend. Openings range from Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Asset Management, Curatorial, and Library assistance. All majors welcome to apply!

• The Museum offers academic credit and a one-year membership for all interns
• All applicants apply online: http://www.phxart.org/education/interns
• Application deadline is March 28^th, 2016
• Summer session runs from June 6 to August 5, 2016160 hours are required for the internship