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Programming intern Liz Kester running our information table at
In the Pocket, a free concert series on Governors Island


Interns with LMCC staff on a visit to The Metropolitan Museum
of Art, summer 2006


Swing Space intern Amanda Miller with Swing Space Director
Hendrik Gerrits singing If I Had a Hammer

We are currently looking for interns for these roles:

Development and Events Intern:

LMCC seeks an organized, energetic and hard-working Development and Events Intern to work with the Development Manager and Director of Development.

This internship will offer significant responsibility and valuable hands-on experience in an arts organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, efficient, and has some experience with fundraising or events management.

The intern will:

  • Conduct grant and sponsorship research for future LMCC projects
  • Help manage the development calendar and database
  • Process donations and draft letters of acknowledgment, as well as other correspondence
  • General administrative tasks, as directed by the Development Staff
  • Work with development team to plan upcoming receptions, funder and membership events

As a part of the team, interns will:

  • Receive a $250 monthly stipend and/or university credit
  • Have access to all LMCC events, including launch events, performances, and receptions
  • Gain first-hand experience working with development, fundraising and events planning in non-profit arts environment
  • Meet and work with artists
  • Learn from energetic arts professionals

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduates or Graduate Students in the fields of Fine Arts, Art History, Arts Administration, or similar
  • Independent, hard-working, organized, and experienced with a background or strong interest in the arts, fundraising, or event production
  • Strong office and administrative skills; Computer experience including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Mac proficiency a plus
  • Available some nights and weekends for openings, special events, and performances
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Available 20+ hours per week
  • Type-A personalities a plus.

To Apply:

Please email a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to Maureen McMahon, Development Associate: mmcmahon [at] lmcc.net

We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

Administrative/Executive Office Internship

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council seeks an administrative intern to assist the Director of Finance and Administration. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, creative self-starter with a background and/or interest in arts administration who will be comfortable pitching in on a variety of different projects as needed.

Responsibilities of the administrative intern include:

  • Updating database of contacts
  • Filing, faxing, and copying as needed
  • Monitoring office supplies and inventory
  • Answering phones; greeting visitors and providing them with general information
  • Preparing correspondence
  • Production assistance at public art events
  • Research and assisting with special projects for the President as needed

LMCC is a small, very busy office, and interns will be exposed to every department of the organization: Development, Finance/Admin, Marketing/Communications, and Cultural Programming. Motivated interns will have the opportunity for increased responsibility.

As a part of the LMCC team, interns will receive a $250 monthly stipend and/or university credit. Interns also have access to all LMCC events, including professional development workshops, private artists' talks, and events at the LMCC/Workspace artist residency program.

Qualifications:

  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office for Mac; advanced knowledge of Filemaker Pro a plus
  • Excellent writing skills and a background in the arts (artists with an interest in arts administration are encouraged to apply)
  • Comfortable representing LMCC to the public in the office and on the phone, and at public art events
  • Previous office experience a plus, but not necessary

To Apply:

Please e-mail or fax a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to:

Patrick Barnes, Executive Coordinator
email: pbarnes [at] lmcc.net
fax: (212) 219-2058

We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

Web Design and Media Production Internship

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council seeks a web design/new media intern to assist the Web Designer and Digital Media Producer. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, creative self-starter with a background and/or interest in audio and video production who will be comfortable pitching in on a variety of different projects as needed.

Responsibilities of the web design/media intern include:

  • Performing basic post-production work on audio and video recordings, such as logging, evaluation and mastering
  • Collecting visual research to prepare digital artwork for LMCC's website from our archives, as well as the Internet
  • Assisting in the production of audio and video recordings
  • Helping to maintain our website through web page updates and blog posts
  • Assisting in the archival of LMCC-related photos, audio recordings, and videos
  • Production assistance at public art events

LMCC is a small, very busy office, and interns will be exposed to every department of the organization: Development, Finance/Admin, Marketing/Communications, and Cultural Programming. Motivated interns will have the opportunity for increased responsibility.

As a part of the LMCC team, interns will receive a $250 monthly stipend and/or university credit. Interns also have access to all LMCC events, including professional development workshops, private artists' talks, and events at the LMCC/Workspace artist residency program.

Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of Mac OS X
  • Knowledge of audio editing software (GarageBand, ProTools) required
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver) preferred
  • Understanding of basic web technologies (HTML, XHTML, CSS) and web standards
  • Knowledge of advanced web scripting tools (Javascript, PHP) a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills and a background in the arts
  • Strong attention to detail and elements of design

To Apply:

Please e-mail or fax a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample or blog address (optional) to:

Douglas Back, Web Designer + Digital Media Producer
email: douglas [at] lmcc.net
fax: (212) 219-2058

We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

Residency and Swing Space Intern

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council seeks an intern to assist the Residency and Swing Space staff. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, creative self-starter with a background and/or interest in visual or performing arts or arts administration who will be comfortable pitching in on a variety of different projects as needed.

Responsibilities of the Residency and Swing Space intern include:

  • Assisting with residency applications including data entry, pre-screening, and organization of work samples for the panel review
  • Researching artists, art organizations, and artist resources for department databases as well as to disseminate to residents, inquiring artists, etc.
  • Compiling information about application opportunities and events for outreach to artists, curators, schools, the media, and the public
  • Assisting staff at public events including weekly salons, open houses, open studios, exhibitions, and performances, including such duties as tracking guest lists, preparing print materials, and attending to catering needs
  • Helping to ensure the maintenance of our various artist spaces throughout Lower Manhattan including day-to-day assistance with artists' access, routine space needs, supplies and visitors.

LMCC is a small, very busy office, and interns will be exposed to every department of the organization Executive, Development, Finance/Administration, Marketing/Communications, Grants and Services, and Cultural Programming. Motivated interns will have the opportunity for increased responsibility.

As a part of the LMCC team, interns will receive a $250 monthly stipend and/or university credit. Interns also have access to all LMCC events, including professional development workshops, private artists' talks, and events at the Workspace artist residency program.

Qualifications (preferably):

  • Strong knowledge of Mac OS X
  • Knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office, Internet research, familiarity with Adobe programs a plus
  • Knowledge of or interest in contemporary art and artists
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A/V, light carpentry and/or other hands-on technical skills welcome

To Apply:

Please e-mail a letter of interest and resume to:

Sean Carroll, Residency and Swing Space Associate
email: scarroll [at] lmcc.net
fax: (212) 219-2058

We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

Grants and Services Internship

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council seeks a grants and services intern to assist the Grants and Services Department with the administration of its Boroughwide and Downtown Cultural Grant Programs. Our grants division awards over $1.5 Million annually to artists and arts organizations for a range of projects. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, creative self-starter with a background and/or interest in the arts who will be comfortable pitching in on a variety of different projects as needed.

Responsibilities of the administrative intern include:

  • Assisting on program outreach
  • Receiving and tracking applications
  • Drafting follow-up correspondence
  • Preparing for panel meeting where applications are reviewed
  • Assisting in Grantee notification
  • Filing, faxing, and copying as needed

LMCC is a small, very busy office, and interns will be exposed to every department of the organization—Development, Finance/Admin, Marketing/Communications, and Cultural Programming. Motivated interns will have the opportunity for increased responsibility.

As a part of the LMCC team, interns will receive a $250 monthly stipend and/or university credit. Interns also have access to all LMCC events, including professional development workshops, private artists’ talks, and events at the LMCC/Workspace artist residency program.

Qualifications:

  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office for Mac; advanced knowledge of Filemaker Pro a plus
  • Excellent writing skills and a background in the arts (artists with an interest in arts administration are encouraged to apply)
  • Comfortable representing LMCC to the public in the office and on the phone, and at public art events
  • Previous office experience a plus, but not necessary

To Apply:

Please e-mail or fax a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to:

Chad Bolton, Program Manager, Boroughwide Grants
email: cbolton [at] lmcc.net
fax: (212) 219-2058

We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview.

No phone calls, please.