Internship at LancasterARTS
Working with LancasterARTS provides exposure to the entire arts community in Lancaster. As an intern, you have the opportunity to interact with artists (visual, performing, literary), non-profit arts organizations, and arts-related businesses.
As a communications assistant intern, you will learn about the marketing and promotion of the arts and arts events, and be involved in Lancaster's popular First Fridays. Also, you will update the LancasterARTS website with current arts information. With a LancasterARTS internship, you gain experiences and acquire skills that will help in a professional career. The internship is unpaid.
To apply for an internship, submit your resume and a brief letter describing why you are interested in becoming an Intern for LancasterARTS, how you can contribute to LancasterARTS, your relevant experiences and skills, and your study/career goals. Please send submissions to: Elizabeth Todd Lambert, President & CEO, at info@lancasterarts.com.
Rachel RheingoldIntern - Spring 2012
Millersville University
Amanda MitcheltreeIntern - Fall 2011
Temple University
Tiana BrooksIntern - Summer 2011
Millersville University
Emily MaceIntern - Spring 2011
Millersville University
Courtney PatcellaIntern - Fall 2010
Millersville University
Rocio TorresIntern - Summer 2010
Millersville University
Nahkia StevensIntern - Summer 2010
University of the Arts
Nicole BylerIntern - Fall 2009
Millersville University
Ashlee HersheyIntern - 2009
Laura KorzonIntern - Summer 2009
Rhode Island School of Design
Shannon RinierIntern - Spring 2009
Lock Haven University
Michelle Lincoln Intern - Fall 2008
Moore College of Art & Design
Danelle Weinhold
Intern - Spring 2008
University of Pittsburgh
Internship responsibilities:
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Updates and enhancements to the LancasterARTS website
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Updates to social media sites
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Content and layout of the weekly arts e-newsletter
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Preparation and coordination of the quarterly First Friday guide and monthly webpage
- Management of First Friday guide distribution
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Drafting of monthly First Friday press releases
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Responses to inquiries from artists, arts organizations, and the public.
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Calendar of Events administration, internal and external
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Special projects
Student interns gain experience with:
- Communications and public relations
- Publications, graphic designers, printers and an ongoing production cycle
- Website content management
- Planning, coordination, and marketing of special events
- Communications with LancasterARTS subscribers
- Writing e-newsletters and press releases
- Social media
- Customer service
- Gallery owners, artists, small business owners, staff of the City, JSID/DID, Mayor's Office of Special Events, and PA Dutch
Skills helpful for this internship:
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including telephone etiquette and interpersonal communications
- Knowledge of public relations fundamentals
- Use of social media as a public relations and marketing tool
- Website administration
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Use of the internet as a research tool
- Good organization and time management skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading
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