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. Work-study positions are limited. When applying please specify whether you require work-study compensation. 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 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 Carrie Cooper at ccooper[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 throughout the community
-Organize/manage preparation of newsletter for quarterly 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 implementation 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 Ray Yang, Director of 4833 at ryang [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 Ray Yang, Director of 4833 at ryang [at] hydeparkart [dot] 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 writing press releases and implementing exhibition programming. Strong writing skills are necessary. Other projects include contacting artists for submissions and helping plan the annual Fall Auction/Exhibition, Just Good Art. Interns will ideally work 2-3 days each week.
Deadlines for Exhibitions Assistant applications:
Fall term: September 4, 2009
Winter/Spring term: November 15
Summer term: March 15
To apply, please send resume & cover letter (with availability) to Allison Peters Quinn, 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 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 and fundraising.
Qualifications: Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently, 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 for the entire academic year or summer only.
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, Director of Development, at cjensen[at]hydeparkart.org or fax to (773) 324-6641.
Database Management and Data Entry
This position is for work-study eligible students only.
Qualifications: Must be able to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and have outstanding problem solving skills. Must be reliable and have the ability to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 6 hours per week.
Responsibilities: Take part in maintaining the Center’s donor database, help with mailing lists and other contact with the Center’s, as well as work on streamlining data entry systems. This position will work closely with the Director of Development and Marketing and Communications Manger. Opportunities to work on additional projects are available depending on time commitment.
To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest (with availability) to Christina Jensen, Director of Development, at cjensen[at]hydeparkart.org or fax to (773) 324-6641.
Development Intern II: Public Relations and Events
We are seeking an energetic, personable, highly motivated intern to work directly with the Development department and the Marketing and Communications Manager on the Development Program, with a focus on public relations and special events.
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.
Responsibilities
Special Events: Intern will be responsible for numerous projects related to the Art Center public relations including but not limited to: coordinating marketing and public relations campaigns, online calendar postings, and community outreach; coordinate postering and program distribution, particularly for area colleges and South Side community groups; work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to secure participation by other Chicago-area cultural and performing arts groups; oversee volunteers during the event. .
Marketing/PR: Assist with regular maintenance of HPAC’s website; maintain press/media contact lists, media monitoring, and compile calendars and contact lists for sending information to the media; drafting weekly email updates; researching industry tools and techniques for audience development.
Compensation: The Art Center can offer free tuition for studio art classes commensurate with the number of hours worked for non-work-study students. Some work-study may be available to eligible 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 involved 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.