Our good friends at the Van Alen Insitute are looking for an intern:

Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture
Internship (September-October 2006): Gallery Assistant

Van Alen Institute: Projects in Public Architecture, a New York-based non-profit organization committed to improving the design of the public realm, seeks several dedicated individuals to serve as gallery assistants for an upcoming major exhibition taking place in a stunning venue on the downtown Hudson River waterfront, entitled The Good Life: New Public Spaces For Recreation.

Candidate should possess a strong interest in architecture, design, and urban studies with a particular awareness of public space.

Responsibilities include:
- Receiving general public, exhibition participants, and press
- Coordinating discussion panels, gallery talks, and special events with Van Alen Institute staff

Requirements:
- Strong communications, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Enthusiasm for helping where needed
- Attention to detail
- Familiarity with gallery environment
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in architecture, art history, or urban design a strong plus

Candidate must be available for a minimum of 10 hours a week for 5 weeks (September 4 through October 6). Internship is unpaid but course credit may be arranged.

To apply please email exhibit@vanalen.org. Include “Gallery Intern” in the subject line and attach the following:
- Cover letter describing your goals and interests
- Resume
- Two references/recommendation letters