ARTS MANAGEMENT INTERN

Job Title: Arts Management Intern

Accepting academic and non-academic applications  

Department:      Programming

Reports To:      Visual Arts Manager 

Start Date:       May 13

Apply by:      February 23 

Salary:      $15 per hour (non-exempt)         

Position Summary: The Arts Management Intern assists in the coordination of activities and operations of the Programming Department. The objective is to provide the intern with a working knowledge of event production, administration, and management through hands-on experience in managing various programs and exhibits. Please note, this role doesn’t follow typical office hours and could include weekends. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (to include other duties as assigned) 

    Under the supervision of the Visual Arts Manager, coordinate and execute all details of the Lakeside Chautauqua Art Show, the Lakeside Plein Air Festival, and Lakeside Photography Show. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

    Recruit and register participants

    Create database of all entrants and their artwork

    Communicate all show details to entrants and volunteers

    Create binder of all artists’ biographies to share with attendees

    Create tags for all artwork entries

    Work with local art teacher to secure children’s entries

    Coordinate and manage art intake and hanging, as well as art pick up at end of show

    Arrange details of artwork sales and track all revenue

    Recruit and schedule volunteers to man the gallery hours and art sales

    Assist judge with award selection and announce awards at show openings

    Under the supervision of the Visual Arts Manager, coordinate and execute all details of the Lakeside Talent Show. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

    Recruit and register participants

    Create database of all entrants and their audition videos

    Communicate all show details to participants and volunteers/staff 

    Work with Tech Director, Dir. Of Performing Arts & Entertainment, and staff to confirm information and schedule and assign Hoover Crew

    Organize an order of show and all details regarding 

    Coordinate and manage all rehearsals and performers 

    Meet with artists and community members and do the pre-show welcome announcement for programs as needed 

    Assist with problem solving challenges within programming department 

    Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc.)

    Assist in providing a safe atmosphere for all artists, entertainers, guests and employees participating in programming events

    Ensure customer relations and guest satisfaction are of the highest priority for all interactions with guests and colleagues 

    Participate in all intern activities and gatherings throughout the summer

Education & Experience:

Education:  College student in visual arts, arts management, general theatre, events management, business administration, communication, or related field. 

Qualifications:

To successfully perform the duties of this internship, the employee must be extremely detail oriented, possess strong organization and communication skills, function well independently as well as in a team environment, and display strong sense of initiative and work ethic. 

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift/roll/move up to 25 lbs. Employee may be exposed to wet, cold, humid, hot conditions and may be required to work outdoors for load in. These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.