Summer 2013 Internship Program
Education & Exhibition Departments
June 3 – August 16, 2013
Internship Description:
The 2013 summer intern(s) will support the Education and Exhibition Directors. Tasks will include assisting with children’s classes, docent tours, organizing classrooms and supplies and helping the studio manager(s) when needed. Intern(s) at the Kimball Art Center will also assist with the installation and de-installation of exhibitions throughout the summer. In addition, the intern(s) will learn front-of-the-house procedures such as properly answering phones, greeting visitors, helping with mailings and distributions, and will be able to answer general questions about the center. The intern(s) will have the opportunity to assist the preparation for the Artist-in-Residence program, RELEVANT 2013 and will work at the 44th Park City Kimball Arts Festival. The internship will require 20 hours per week (flexible). From July 22– August 9, intern(s) will be required to work 40 hours per week. Interns MUST work long hours on August 2, 3 and 4th and at the Opening Night Gala Fundraiser at a date to be determined.
Skills:
The intern(s) must be at least 18 years of age and desiring to better their knowledge of the visual arts and/or working towards an art related degree at a college level. Intern applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. This position requires great organizational, communication and customer service skills. An interest in visual arts is a must. Intern(s) should be outgoing and willing to work with children and adults as well as with the staff at the Kimball Art Center. The Kimball Art Center seeks interns who are professional and can work both independently and collaboratively with staff, visitors and the community. The intern(s) apply their enthusiasm, creativity and critical thinking skills to a wide range of projects under the supervision of the Education and Exhibitions Directors, and Assistants.
Artistic abilities, CPR certification and fluency in another language are a plus.
Application:
The Kimball Art Center is accepting applications for summer intern (s) until Sunday, May 12, 2013. Summer internships are unpaid and require a minimum of 20 hours per week. The internship runs Monday, June 3 through August 16, 2013.
Send current resume or CV with references and cover letter no later than Sunday, May 12, 2013 to:
- Summer 2013 Education & Exhibitions Internship Program
- Kimball Art Center
- P.O. Box 1478
- Park City, UT 84060
OR
education@kimballacenter.orgexhibitions@kimballacenter.org
or
You may call Jenny Diersen, Director of Education or Anne Brahic, Director of Exhibitions, at 435.649.8882 extension 112 if you have questions.
Summer 2013 Internship Program
Development, Sponsorship, & Membership Intern
June 3 –August 16, 2013
Internship Description:
For 2013 the Kimball Art Center is accepting applications for summer 2013. The 2013 summer intern(s) will support the Development, Sponsorship and Membership program at the Kimball Art Center (KAC). The position will include assisting with, sponsors, members and patrons, preparations for the 44nd Park City Kimball Arts Festival of 2013 and our upcoming exhibitions. Intern(s) will be assisting with the coordination for our VIP attendees to the Park City Kimball Arts Festival. Applicants should have an interest in the relationship between the arts and business, the intern(s) will learn sponsorship relations/fulfillment, large event production and constituency management/communications. The internship will require 20 hours per week (flexible) from June 4 until July 20 and 40 hours a week from July 23 – August 6 this will include the weekend of Arts Festival August 3-5, 2013.
Skills:
Intern(s) must be 18 years of age and have a desire to expand their knowledge about nonprofit organizations and the operations of large events. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft and experience with Excel preferred. This position requires stellar organizational, communication, and attention to detail. Multi-tasking and initiate/project accountability/ownership will be expected. Intern(s) should be outgoing and willing to work with corporate executives/management, KAC patrons and operations staff. KAC seeks interns who are professional and can work both independently and collaboratively with staff, visitors and the community. The intern(s) apply their enthusiasm, creativity, and critical thinking skills to a wide range of projects under the supervision of the Development, Sponsorship and Membership program.
Application:
The Kimball Art Center is accepting applications until May 12, 2013. The summer internships are unpaid and require a minimum of 20 hours per week, and 40 hours a week from July 23 –August 6 this will include the weekend of the Arts Festival August 3-5, 2013. Applicants should send a Cover letter and current CV including references addressed to:
- Summer 2013 Internship Program
- Attn: Kayla Spencer
- Development Assistant
- Kimball Art Center
- P.O. Box 1478
- Park City, UT 84060
OR
kayla.spencer@kimballacenter.orgSummer 2013 Ceramics Internship Program
Ceramics Studio Intern
June 1 – August 15, 2013
Internship Description:
The 2013 summer Ceramics Studio intern will support the Ceramics Studio Manager. Tasks will include, assisting with children’s classes, glazing, loading, unloading, and running, and maintaining kilns, organizing studio and supplies and helping the studio manager when needed. The summer is a busy time for the Education Department in the Ceramics Studio, so interns may be asked to assist during ceramics classes. In addition, all intern(s) will learn basic front-of-the-house procedures such as properly answering phones and will be able to answer general questions about the center. The internship will require 20 hours per week. During the Park City Kimball Arts Festival preparations and event, intern(s) will be required to work additional hours (up to 40 hours a week). Park City Kimball Arts Festival additional time may happen between July 22 – August 9, 2013. Interns are required to work daily from Thursday, August 1 – Monday, August 5. All interns will receive training to insure that they gain necessary work skills and experience in this field. This is an unpaid internship, but interns will acquire valuable work experience.
Skills:
IThe intern(s) must be at least 18 years of age and desiring to better their knowledge of the ceramic arts and/or working towards an art related degree at a college level. This position requires a flexible schedule and strong interest in furthering ones understands of running a community ceramics studio. Experience with ceramics or 3D arts is a must. Intern(s) should be outgoing and willing to work with children and adults as well as with the staff at the Kimball Art Center. The Kimball Art Center seeks interns who are professional and can work both independently and collaboratively with staff, visitors and the community. The intern(s) apply their enthusiasm, creativity and skills to a wide range of projects under the supervision of the Ceramics Studio Manager. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience to take your practice to the next level.
Application:
The Kimball Art Center is accepting applications for summer intern (s) until, May 12, 2013. Summer internships are unpaid and require a minimum of 20 hours per week. The internship runs 10 weeks, June 1through August 15, 2013. The Kimball Arts Festival is August 3-5, 2013 more hours will be required of intern(s) during this week.
Send current resume or CV with references and cover letter no later than, May 12, 2013 to:
- Summer 2013 Ceramics Internship Program
- Attn: Kourtney Burgner Holiday
- Ceramics Manager
- Kimball Art Center
- P.O. Box 1478
- Park City, UT 84060
OR
ceramics@kimballacenter.org
