Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Description:
The MIT List Visual Arts Center is seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented intern to assist with public relations, marketing, and social media projects in support of the List’s 2015-16 season of exhibitions and public programs.

Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Public Relations, Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, the intern will assist with developing, implementing, and supporting a wide variety of communication strategies to publicize the List’s exhibitions, related community programs, and exhibition related events.  Duties will include researching, editing, and writing press release and website copy; assisting in the coordination and development of printed collateral materials (including brochures, posters, and program specific handouts). Additional responsibilities include developing and posting social media content for the List’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts, as well as assistance with updating the website and in-house design related projects.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in art museums, social media, design and communications.  Experience with Photoshop and basic knowledge of InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite software is a plus.  Interns should be organized, able to write clearly, and think creatively. Interns should be available two days per week. We encourage diverse candidates to apply.

How To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by September 11 to:
Mark Linga Public Relations, Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
mlinga@mit.edu

Apply by:
September 11, 2015

Description:
The Fuller Craft Museum offers a unique venue for special events such as weddings, showers, fundraising and corporate retreats. We are looking for an Event Planning Intern to assist the Rentals Coordinator with planning of a bridal fair as well as other administrative duties of the rentals department.  This is a 4 month internship ending with the Bridal Fair in mid-January.
The Event Planning Intern will:

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Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills, computer skills, communication skills, and ease with multitasking are all required.  Applicants should be undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Arts Administration, Event Planning, or other relevant major.  Those with a college degree, but not currently enrolled in a degree program may be considered as well. Can commit 5-10 hours per week.

How To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Rentals Coordinator: Gwendolyn Gavin, ggavin@fullercraft.org with “Event Planning Intern” in subject line.

Apply by:
September 17, 2015

Salary:
unpaid