Job Opportunity: Blue Star Contemporary Art Center

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is looking for undergraduate students interested in gaining experience in a non-profit/art center environment. This internship is offered at three periods throughout the year; Fall, Spring and Summer. This is a non-paid internship.

Please read through the job description and follow the application instructions. Applications must include two writing samples.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing press releases, media alerts, public service announcements and photo captions
• Assisting in development and distribution of monthly and quarterly press information
• Assisting in creation and editing of newsletters or special gallery publications
• Assisting in development of new programming and educational initiatives
• Working to ensure that our membership and the community is aware of Blue Star’s activities
• Assisting with filing, copying and other clerical tasks

Qualifications:

This internship is designed for current undergraduate students. Junior/Senior level preferred. Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Non-profit Management, and Art History fields are preferred. This highly visible position requires outstanding verbal and written communications skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of business protocol; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; and a proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is preferred but not required.

To apply for this internship, please email or fax your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples. Resume, cover letter and writing samples should be emailed as one PDF document.

Resume, cover letter and writing samples can be faxed to the Program Director, Zinnia Dunis Salcedo: fax (210) 229-9412 or email at zinnia@bluestarart.org.

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