Founded in 1939, the Hyde Park Art Center is a premier visual arts non-profit organization. We’re one of the oldest community art centers and the longest surviving alternative art gallery in Chicago, having recently moved into a new architecturally significant, state-of-the-art facility. We are seeking responsible interns/co-op students for several positions during the summer and school year.
Compensation: Students must be eligible for federal work-study to receive full hourly pay; otherwise, a small stipend will be offered. As an alternative for non-work-study students, the Art Center can offer discounted tuition for studio art classes commensurate with the number of hours worked.
Arts Administration Interns
General Administration & Front Desk Coordination
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the arts industry and be involved in a variety of areas on the business side of the arts.
General Admin: Will work on various projects related to HR, accounting/finance, purchasing, facilities, and/or technology. Focus on project work will be based on your skills and interests as well as the current needs of the Art Center. Will also perform day-to-day required tasks.
Front Desk: This intern is a very personable, central welcoming figure for the Hyde Park Art Center, greeting and assisting visitors and students, answering questions, operating telephones and office equipment, entering data and working on special projects as needed.
Qualifications should have interest in contemporary art and/or art administration, and be be proficient with PC-based programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel) Must have excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, self-motivation, ability to juggle multiple projects, attention to detail and flexibility are imperative. Majors in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, or Business preferred. Other related fields will also be considered.
Send resume & cover letter (with availability) to Margie Roman, Director of Finance & Operations at mroman[at]hydeparkart.org.
Art Education - School Coordinator
Responsibilities:
-Provide leadership in coordination of the Art Center’s on-site art classes
-Handle the registration process
-Coordinate the mailing preparations, promotion, and distribution of the newsletters and fliers throughoutthe community
-Organize/manage preparation of newsletter for quaterly publication
-Document school programs, distribute and collect evaluation forms, and tally results
-Assist with grant preparation by compiling support material, proofreading, etc.
-Assist with planning and follow-up of creativity camps, and assist teaching artists
-Assist with planning and implentation of an exhibition of faculty artwork
Qualifications: Interest in arts essential. Demonstrated knowledge of art education and community-based work helpful. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organization skills, effective oral and written communication skills, as well as being highly motivated.
Send resume & cover letter (with availability) to Blake Bradford, Director of Education, at bbradford[at]hydeparkart.org or fax to 773-324-6641.
Art Education - Camp/Outreach Coordinator
Responsibilities
-Provide Leadership in coordination of the Art Center’s on-site and off-site programs, serving as liaison for local schools and off-site programs
-Coordinate mailing preparation, and distribute newsletters and promotional fliers throughout the community.
-Document school and outreach programs, distribute and collect evaluation forms; tally results
-Assist with grant preparation by compiling support materials, proofreading, etc.
-Assist with preparation and oversight of creativity camps
Qualifications: Interest in the arts, social work, or urban relations essential. Demonstrated knowledge of art education and community-based work helpful. The successful candidate will demonstrate organizational skills, effective oral and written communication skills, as well as being highly motivated.
Please send resume & cover letter (with availability) to Blake Bradford, Director of Education, at bbradford[at]hydeparkart.org or fax to 773-324-6641.
Exhibitions Assistant
A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented student is needed to assist the Exhibitions Department in a variety of administrative and programming tasks. The appropriate candidate will have knowledge of contemporary art institutions outside of Chicago and have previous office experience. The position is best for an upper-level Art Administration/Museum Studies/Art History student looking to gain valuable experience in Contemporary Art Exhibitions in a mid-sized non-profit structure.
In addition to basic archiving, labeling, and taking art/exhibitions inventory, the candidate will be responsible for developing an institutional database for traveling exhibitions. Other projects include contacting artists for submissions and helping plan the annual Fall Auction/Exhibition, Just Good Art.
Deadlines for Exhibitions Assistant applications:
Summer term: March 15
Fall term: August 15
Winter/Spring term: November 15
To apply, please send resume & cover letter (with availability) to Allison Peters, Director of Exhibitions, at apeters[at]hydeparkart.org.
Exhibitions Preparator Intern
Assist in coordination of exhibitions under the supervision of the Art Center’s Preparator/Media Technician and Director of Exhibitions. Applicants must have good organizational skills and be sensitive to art material handling and hardware. Familiarity with power tools a plus. Ideal candidate would be an art student or someone interested in learning how to mount exhibitions and work with artists, is able to lift at least 100 lbs., and enjoys manual labor. Must be willing to commit to approximately 20 hours a week.
To apply, please send resume & cover letter (with availability) to Chris Hammes, Preparator/Media Technician, at chammes[at]hydeparkart.org or fax to 773.624.6641
Development Intern I: Fundraising and Stewardship
We are seeking an energetic, personable, highly motivated intern to work directly with the Development Team on all aspects of the Development Program. This internship is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to learn more about the workings of nonprofit organizations.
Qualifications: Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and handle multiple projects, and outstanding verbal & written communication skills. Self-motivation, attention to detail & flexibility are imperative. Proficiency with PC-based programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel) required. Must be reliable and able to see a project through from start to finish, as well as have the availability to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 12 hours/week, 15 hours or more preferred.
Responsibilities: Participate in donor relations and communications, database management, coordination of mailings, and other projects as needed (may include work on the annual fund, planned giving program, grants research, and fundraising events).
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest (with availability) to Christina Jensen, Development Associate, at cjensen@hydeparkart.org or fax to (773) 324-6641.
Development Intern II: Public Relations and Events (Creative Move)
Please note: this position is filled for Summer 2008. Applications for fall will be considered in early August.
We are seeking an energetic, personable, highly motivated intern to work directly with the Development department and the Communications & Events Manager on the Development Program, with a focus on special events and PR. Additionally, the PR & Special Event Intern will participate in volunteer recruitment, database management, and coordination of mailings, and will be an integral part of the office.
Qualifications: Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and handle multiple projects, and outstanding verbal & written communication skills. Self-motivation, attention to detail & flexibility are imperative. Proficiency with PC-based programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel) required. Must be reliable and able to see a project through from start to finish. Previous event planning experience preferred. Familiarity with Hyde Park and access to a vehicle are helpful but not required. Must be available April 25-26 for Creative Move, in addition to a regular weekly schedule with a minimum of 10 hours/week, 15 hours preferred.
Responsibilities
Special Events: Intern will be responsible for numerous projects related to the Art Center’s 24-hour event, Creative Move (April 25-26, 2008): solicit area business and restaurants for in-kind donations; solicit contributions for and help assemble giveaway bags; act as primary liaison to the business community; coordinate postering and program distribution, particularly for area colleges and South Side community groups; work with the Communications & Events Manager to secure participation by other Chicago-area cultural and performing arts groups; oversee volunteers during the event. From May-December, intern will be responsible for coordinating marketing efforts for the Art Center’s roster of Creative Events.
Marketing/PR: Assist with regular maintenance of HPAC’s website; maintain press/media contact lists and clippings, and compile calendars and contact lists for sending information to the media. Prior to Creative Move, research and manage paid advertising.
Compensation: Students must be eligible for federal work-study to receive hourly pay; otherwise, a small stipend will be offered. Also, the Art Center can offer free tuition for studio art classes commensurate with the number of hours worked for non-work-study students.
Please send your resume and letter of interest (with availability) to Crystal Pernell, Marketing and Communications Manager, at cpernell[at]hydeparkart.org, or fax to (773) 324-6641. No calls, please.
4833: Art Resource Center Assistant
4833 is the art resource space, gathering place, and programming venue for the Hyde Park Art Center. A cross between exhibitions and education, it consists of a library, computer, teacher resources, and a programming venue that houses artist talks, teen and youth programs, reading series, and community meetings. We are looking for an organized, flexible, and responsible individual to assist the 4833 Program Director on various projects and programs. This encompasses:
1) Assist with the program planning and development, ranging fomr artists talks to family programs. Includes staffing, acting as organization liaison, and assisting in planning phases of projects.
2) Staff 4833 Library and Workshop space. Includes some staff time during the week, but must also be available for Saturday hours, 10am-5pm.
3) Maintain A:List, the Art Center’s curated online artist database of teaching and exhibiting artist who have invloved with the Hyde Park Art Center
The ideal candidate will be energetic and personable with good people skills, have some previous office experience, and a good eye for detail. Good computer and database skills a plus (especially Photoshop). Excellent opportunity for an Arts Education/Arts Administration student. Please submit a cover letter with availability and resume to Ray Yang, 4833 Program Director, at ryang[at]hydeparkart.org.