Internships
Arts Intern NYC Seeking Students for Summer Internship Opportunities (The New Museum, The Frick Collection, The Brooklyn Museum, MOMA PS1)
Magnum Foundation Opportunities
Current opportunities at the Magnum Foundation
Jobs
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Fulltime
Reports to Executive Director
$45,000/year with benefits
The Operations Coordinator oversees the smooth functioning of the Magnum Foundation systems and supports the work of the Executive Director. The position requires strong communication skills and a high level of organization and attention to detail. All members of the Magnum Foundation team share a collaborative, self-motivated approach and a commitment to the values and mission of the Magnum Foundation. The Magnum Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity.
To apply, please send your resume/CV and cover letter as one file to info@magnumfoundation.org with the subject line: operations coordinator. Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2017.
Required qualifications:
- Minimum three years’ experience in nonprofit or arts management
- Facility with budget management and accounting systems
- Familiarity with contact management and project management programs
- Interest in photography, the arts, human rights, and social justice
Principle duties:
- Office management, including ordering and organizing supplies, arranging and maintaining services, liaising with building, and organizing and maintaining the physical office environment
- Coordination with bookkeeper
- Coordination and oversight of annual audit
- Management of payroll, benefits, and insurance
- Development of annual budgets with the Executive Director
- Expense tracking
- Assist the Executive Director with communications, scheduling, meetings, and research
- Recruit and manage volunteers
- Coordinate board meetings, donor group meetings, and related communications
- Supporting programs and development projects as needed
- Other tasks and projects as assigned
Internships
Magnum Foundation partners with schools and other institutions that provide funding and/or academic credit to interns. If you are enrolled in a program that offers college credit and/or a stipend, you are welcome to apply for internships in any of our listed departments. All interns will have access to a range of enrichment activities, including visits to relevant cultural and industry events around New York City, opportunities to share personal work and receive critical feedback from the team, and the chance to pitch and curate film screenings hosted at the office.
Applications are received on a rolling basis.
Please send a resume/CV and a cover letter with the internship name as the subject line, ie. “programs intern,” “development intern,” or “communications intern” to Alexis Lambrou at alexis@magnumfoundation.org, stating which internship you’re applying for, the nature of your institutional support, your availability, and why you are interested in interning at the Magnum Foundation. Please note that Interns must make a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week for the duration of their internship.
Magali Duzant (MFA Photography Alumni ’14) Seeking Photo Intern
MFA Photography Alumni Magali Duzant is seeking a photography intern for her studio in Bushwick. Compensation for internship is small stipend and credit; looking for help with some basic editing, archiving, research, and admin work for upcoming exhibits and commissions. If interested email magaliduzant@gmail.com.
Design Works International Seeking Fall Intern
Design Works International is seeking a Fall Intern for information and to apply, please read below.
Paid Fall Photo Editing Internship at TOPIC
TOPIC is looking for a talented, motivated photo intern to assist with editing, research, and other visual responsibilities. The internship will involve background image and story research; securing licensing for archival photography, video, and audio; artist portfolio discovery and research; organizing contracts and documents; brainstorming concepts and ideas for visual storytelling; and collaborating with designers, editors, and the social media team. This is an editorial position, not a photographer position. The intern will work on a variety of projects depending on the publishing schedule and the stories assigned.
Background & Qualifications:
- A strong visual aesthetic
- Recent graduate or current student preferred
- Passion for photography, art, and new media
- Thorough researching skills
- An interest in creative storytelling and a desire for discovery
- Good communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects within a tight deadline
- Fluent in Photoshop
- Knowledge of WordPress or other CMS
About TOPIC
Topic is the ambitious new storytelling brand and entertainment studio from First Look Media, dedicated to supporting creators at the forefront of culture. From Academy Award®-winning films (Spotlight) to television, audio and digital, we explore a wide range of subject matter, both fiction and nonfiction with an emphasis on stories of consequence that explore the issues of our time. Our approach – challenging, compelling and unconventional – reflects our commitment to discovering and amplifying independent new voices, and supporting established ones.
To apply visit here
Graphic Design and Publications Fellowship | Socrates Sculpture Park
Graphic Design and Publications Fellowship—Socrates Sculpture Park
Requirements: Socrates Sculpture Park is seeking a graduate or undergraduate student in Graphic Design with a strong interest in contemporary art. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of In Design, printing methods, strong organizational skills, and an interest in contemporary art, and ideally past experience working in a gallery or non-for-profit.
Responsibilities: Interns gain experience in contemporary art design and publishing. The intern will primarily be responsible for the design of the park’s digital and print publications for two of its major exhibitions; the annual Emerging Artist Fellowship Program, and the Spring/Summer exhibition, opening May 2017. In addition to design, this includes facilitating file exchange with printers and uploads to the website, collecting and sorting images, captioning, and securing reproductions rights. Other responsibilities may include design edits of existing e-publications, interpretive materials and way-finding design, special event and programming design, and occasional PDF website content design.
Skills: InDesign, Photoshop Starting and ending dates: December 1, 2015–June 30, 2015 (flexibility allowed depending on fellow’s schedule)
Work schedule: 7-10 hours per week, approximately 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Interns will come to the office once a week. Some work may be performed off-site for flexible schedule. Fellows will not work during winter holidays.
Compensation: $2,000 stipend
To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to Jess Wilcox at Jw@socratessculpturepark.org.
ABOUT
Socrates Sculpture Park has been a model of public art production, community activism, and socially inspired place-making for more than 30 years. Known for fostering ambitious and visionary artworks, Socrates has presented more than 1,000 artists on its five waterfront acres, providing them the financial support, materials, equipment, and space necessary to create large-scale works in the public realm. Open 365 days a year from dawn till dusk, the park is a center of cultural programming, as a producer of contemporary exhibitions, a presenter of a multi-disciplinary performance series, and an educator of more than 10,000 children and teens each year – all free. The Park’s existence is based on the belief that reclamation, revitalization and creative expression are essential to the survival, humanity and improvement of our urban environment. www.socratessculpturepark.org
NYC Artist Seeking Photo Intern
Student Interns for Gowanus Darkroom
Gowanus Darkroom is searching for interns interested in the Darkroom Monitors Program!
Gowanus Darkroom is a non profit organization focused around analog photography. Our facilities host a group darkroom for rent, film processing space, and film scanner, as well as many classes and workshops. Feel free to browse our website (www.gowanusdarkroom.com). Our volunteers learn how to run and manage a space such as this one, and become a part of a large community of passionate photographers and artists. Our volunteers are welcome to use our facilities free of charge in exchange for their services!
For more information contact:
Rachel
rachel@gowanusdarkroom.com
Founder Gowanus Darkroom
www.gowanusdarkroom.com
718 788 1751 (W)
310 291 9415 (C)
Internship with Software Studios
Internships for Photography Students
Red Hook Labs
Red Hook Labs is seeking interns to assist in the following three departments: Studio, Production, and Gallery/Social Media. Red Hook Labs is a public benefit corporation, started by co-founder of Art + Commerce Jimmy Moffat, that is a full functioning photography studio, operating production company, and venue space for events and gallery exhibitions. Some of our recent clients include Chanel, DKNY, Miu Miu, L’Oreal, Dior, and American Vogue.
Production
-Checking photographer, h/mu, stylist options
-Location scouting
-Bookings (cars, catering, vehicles, etc)
-Assisting on set
-Billing
-Production inventory
Studio
-Manage bookings
-Updating contact list
-Studio inventory
-Setting up cleaning, bill payments, etc
-Studio upkeep (cleaning, stock, etc)
Gallery / Social Media
-Researching artists, gallery vendors, etc
-Assisting in all aspects of gallery show production (framing, printing, etc)
-Pulling content for social media
-Updating website
-Coordinating email blasts, promotional materials, and more
-Archiving work
The ideal candidates are highly organized, problem solvers, self motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The applicant must be available two-three days a week (9:30am-4:30pm). This is not a paid position but transportation (monthly metro card) + lunch will be provided.
To apply for the Production internship, please send over letter and resume to: helena@redhooklabs.com.
To apply for the Studio internship, please send over letter and resume to: simon@redhooklabs.com.
To apply for the Gallery internship, please send over letter and resume to: sabrina@redhooklabs.com.
Summer Internship Opportunity
Summer Photo Intern
New lifestyle blog covering, food, entertaining, home decor, beauty and style is looking for a photo intern.
We’re looking for a talented photographer who can help us set the visual language and tone for the site.
Responsibilities include shooting still life shots, event shots, street style, lifestyle shots as well as photo editing. Intern will also be responsible for archiving and logging images for future reference.
Intern will receive photo credit as well as college credit.
Candidates with video and video editing skills preferred but not necessary.
To apply, send link to your online portfolio and resume to caletha@calethacrawford.com.
Stephen K Schuster Studios is accepting internship applications for late Spring and Summer, 2015
Position available for a hard working art student with an interest in photography, video and contemporary art.
Responsibilities include assistance with archive maintenance, on set video and photo shooting, book making, installation production, client relations and general office and studio management.
This is a position for those looking to gain experience with an artist who works both in the commercial photography and fine art worlds.
The studio seeks a candidate who is interested in developing an ongoing working relationship with the artist and studio.
Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and digital capture required.
Internship will require at least 8 and at max 30 hours a week. Studio will provide or reimburse student for food during work days.
Please send a simple resume, a link to your website (or blog) and a short introduction to:
For more info check out: stephenkschuster.com or Twinbrobro.com
The studio is based in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood, in Brooklyn- a couple blocks from the G train.
Call for submissions: HCB Award is a prize of 35,000€
Presented by the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson every other year, the HCB Award is a prize of 35,000€ intended for photographers who have already completed a significant body of work with an approach close to that of documentary. Applications are accepted until April, 30th.
The prize-winner will be designated in June 2015 by an international jury.
Download rules and application forms on www.henricartierbresson.org
Internships at MOMA
Photo by Paula Court
Seasonal Internships
The Seasonal Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students and beginning professionals with practical experience in a specific area of museum work at The Museum of Modern Art. In addition to departmental work, each Tuesday interns participate in professional development activities designed to increase understanding of the Museum’s various collections, exhibitions, and departments. The Museum hosts approximately 30 interns per season in just about every department. Participants may arrange for academic credit through their school, but it is certainly not a requirement.
Learn more about Seasonal Internships
12-Month Internships
Full-time, 12-Month internships with stipends are offered for recent college graduates interested in pursuing a museum career. The focused departmental training is integrated with the fall, spring, and summer lecture series and complemented with financial provisions for the interns to attend an international art event related to their field of interest. 12-Month internships provide training in specific museum fields through close work with a professional staff member, familiarity with modern and contemporary art through seminars and discussions, and an educational program that exposes interns to the workings of the Museum as a whole and considers the role of museums in the broader cultural context. 12-Month interns will also be given the opportunity to develop and regularly deliver public gallery talks about the Museum’s collection.
INTERNSHIP WITH RONALD FELDMAN FINE ARTS
Prestigious contemporary art gallery seeks a Photography Archivist Intern. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of the technical and aesthetic standards of photography. Familiarity with PCs, Photoshop, and Bridge is required. Responsibilities will include scanning and archiving artworks and ephemera, doing minor retouching work in Photoshop, and assisting the Photography Archivist with photographing artworks. The candidate must be able to commit two days a week for three months. A stipend will be paid at the end of the internship.
For more information about our gallery, please visit:
www.feldmangallery.com www.artsy.net/ronald-feldman-fine-arts
Please, send a cover letter and resume to casey@feldmangallery.com.
Studio in a School’s ARTS Intern Program is Now Accepting Applications
We are pleased to announce that Studio in a School’s ARTS Intern Program is now accepting applications for paid summer internships for summer 2015, providing exciting opportunities for students to work in New York City museums.
This year, participating institutions include:
El Museo del Barrio
The International Center for Photography
Museum of the Moving Image
The Noguchi Museum
MoMA PS1
The Queens Museum of Art
The Rubin Museum of Art
Studio Museum in Harlem
The Frick Collection
American Folk Art Museum
The Brooklyn Museum
Students may visit the site, www.artsintern.org, to review the available positions and eligibility requirements. If interested, students should apply directly to the museum contact listed for each position, not to ArtsIntern. Museums conduct their own selection process.
Program Eligibility
- Students must be attending a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City, or must be residents of New York City. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.
- Applicants must be enrolled full time, entering their sophomore, junior or senior year as candidates for an undergraduate degree. College graduates are not eligible to participate in the program.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting appropriate documentation along with their application Please note, this internship is only available to students receiving financial aid and have an EFC of $7,000 or less. Students should have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the most recent academic year. Their Student Aid Report (SAR) must indicate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $7,000 or less. Candidates will submit their SAR as a PDF document along with their cover letter, resume, and transcript. Students who do not meet this qualification will not be considered for an interview.
- Accepted interns commit to participate in all group programs offered by the program and complete all 9 weeks of the internship.
- Applicants may be accepted from all areas of undergraduate study and need not have experience in the arts or prior experience.
ARTS INTERN at Studio in a School
410 W. 59th St
New York, NY 10019
www.artsintern.org
artsintern@studioinaschool.org
Stephen K Schuster Studios is accepting internship applications for late Spring and Summer, 2015
Internship position available for a hard working student with an interest in photography, video and contemporary art.
Responsibilities include assistance with archive maintenance, on set video and photo shooting, book making, installation production, client relations and general office and studio management.
This is a position for those looking to gain experience with an artist who works both in the commercial photography and fine art worlds. The studio seeks a candidate who is interested in developing an ongoing working relationship with the artist and studio.
Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and digital capture required.
Internship will require at least 8 and at max 30 hours a week.
Studio will provide or reimburse student for food during work days.
Please send a simple resume, a link to your website (or blog) and a short introduction to:
studio@stephenkschuster.com
For more info check out: stephenkschuster.com or twinbrobro.com
The studio is based in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood, in Brooklyn, a couple blocks from the G train.
