The Special Events & Retail Intern will report to the Gallery Shop Manager and will work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Operations. In this position you are responsible for aiding the staff in planning and implementing all special and regular events, including but not limited to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, monthly Art Nights, Featured Artist Events, fundraising, receptions, and private rentals. The Special Events & Retail Intern may also learn about and aid in volunteer recruitment and management, museum membership functions, budgeting, programming associated with the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, and Kentuck’s online presence and marketing efforts. Interns in this field can expect to gain experience in sales, hospitality, and event-management.

Qualifications: A strong creative background with excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills. Person must have exemplary social skills, enjoy working with the public, and thrive in a fast-paced, mercurial, collaborative environment.

Preferred: Experience in Microsoft Excel, Square Point of Sale, photography as well as an eye for detail. A sense of humor is a plus. Portfolio required.

Approximate Hours Per Week: 15-20

Open Application Periods: Summer and Fall 2024

Contact Information: Lee Field Gallery Shop Manager, lfield@kentuck.org

Additional Required Documents: Cover Letter & Resume

Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters

Class Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate

Minimum Grade Point Average: 3.0

Please send your completed application, resume, and cover letter to Lee Field, Gallery Shop Manager, at lfield@kentuck.org


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