Hippodrome Arts Administration – Grants Internship

Approximate dates of internship:

This internship is approximately 10-20 hours per week.
The Arts Administration Internship provides excellent experience in preparation for work in the general non-
profit field, particularly the arts.

Essential Functions:

• Provide administrative support in the area of grants, management, budgeting, and operations
• Research potential grant opportunities
• Write letters and text for administrative and artistic projects
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications, including proofreading of text and assembling of artistic materials
• Assist in the preparation of post-award grant reports
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and schedules as a tool for tracking deadlines and submission activities
• General intern assignments during morning, afternoon, and evening hours including but not limited to mail-outs, postering, openings, strike, sales campaigns and special events

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop and other commonly used PC programs
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to think on feet and step into unfamiliar roles
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy artistic environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with different personality types
• Self motivated
• Good customer service skills
• Valid Driver’s License with own transportation

Preferred Completed Course Work:

• Public Relations Writing or professional writing equivalent
• Public Relations Research or professional research equivalent

TO APPLY: Submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

Visit http://thehipp.org/education/internships/ for more information.