Internships

The BMA Development and Community Relations Intern will gain valuable knowledge and experience learning the major responsibilities of the Development Department and fundraising, including grant writing, membership management, major gifts, events, and corporate sponsorship.

Internship Information:
Location of Internship-   Birmingham Museum of Art
Internship Start Date-   May 2019 (exact date negotiable)
Internship End Date-   August 2019 (exact date negotiable)

This is not a paid internship.

SKILLS:
Education: College Sophomore to Graduate Level
Area of Study: Public/Arts Administration, English, Business, Art History, Communications
Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week during Museum Office Hours (M-F 9-5) and occasional after hours/weekend events

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Department as a whole in the fundraising process, working with individual members on various fundraising and stewardship tasks
Support the Grant Officer in prospecting, researching, and drafting grant proposals
Gain insight and assist with Membership renewals and acknowledgments
Assist in the creation of sponsorship packets and materials for donor meetings
Attend and help with Development and donor cultivation events as needed
Work in donor database, learning and adhering to best practices
Complete other development-related administrative tasks such as filing, organizing mailings and proposals, and general admin as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
Interest in development and fundraising
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2019

The BMA Summer Art Camp intern assists the Manager of Youth and Community Engagement in the preparation, administration and facilitation of our summer art camp program.

Location of Internship:   Birmingham Museum of Art
Internship Start Date:   June 3, 2019
Internship End Date:   July 31, 2019

This is not a paid internship.

INFORMATION:
Education: Advanced undergraduate (junior/senior), graduate student, or recent graduate
Area of Study: Studio Art, Art History, or Education
Hours: Flexible for 10-20 hours per week, M-F from 9am-3:30pm
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in preparation and clean up of materials for daily camp
Frame, install and de-install weekly community student exhibition
Assist in administration work in office updating camper files, create weekly labels and name tags, and enter data to maintain accurate records for participation statistics and contact information
Attend training session 2 weeks prior to camp start date
Assist with camp instructor in a camp counselor’s absence
Public speaking

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a creative team player with strong collaborative, communication, and organizational skills.
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be able to lift 25lbs
Valid driver’s license and transportation to offsite events

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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2019

The BMA Marketing and Communications Intern will assist the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator in their day to day duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outreach – place BMA events on external online calendars and seek opportunities to share our news and events on blogs.
Track – help track media mentions.
Research – find weekly articles for the Director and Coordinator on the latest trends in social media and research new ideas to keep our social outlets fresh.
Public Relations – help build contact lists for current and upcoming exhibitions.
Write – update current news items on the website, write short descriptions to excite and intrigue our audience.
Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Location of Internship:   Birmingham Museum of Art
Internship Start Date:   May 2019 (exact date negotiable)
Internship End Date:   August 2019 (exact date negotiable)

This is not a paid internship.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Rising college sophomore or higher with at least a 3.0 GPA
Area of Study: Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English or History
Special Skills:
Understanding of Google Documents
Understanding of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Interest in art and an enthusiasm to help the BMA

**Please indicate in your personal statement why you are interested in museum marketing and communications and what you can bring to our team
**Please include a writing sample with your application

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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2019

The BMA Graphic Design Intern will assist the Creative Director in day-to-day tasks. In carrying out these tasks, the intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the broader operations of the Museum Communications department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work within existing identity standards to create layouts, printed and digital final pieces
Package and preflight materials for production
Communicate with printers to coordinate production specifications and timelines
Archive digital files
Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Location of Internship:   Birmingham Museum of Art
Internship Start Date:   May 2019 (exact date negotiable)
Internship End Date:   August 2019 (exact date negotiable)

This is not a paid internship.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: College junior or higher with a GPA of at least 3.0
Area of Study: Graphic Design, Communications, or related field with Graphic Design concentration
Time Commitment: 20 hours per week preferred, dependent on school requirements

Strong sense of composition
Excellent understanding of typography and attention to detail
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS a plus
Experience with Google app suite a plus

Please explain in your personal statement why you are interested in Museum marketing and communications and what you can bring to our team.

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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2019

The BMA Special Events Intern will work under the Special Events Manager and gain valuable knowledge and experience learning the day to day responsibilities of working in a special events office. The intern will assist with internal and external special events held at the Birmingham Museum of Art and also handle various administrative duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assisting with the scheduling, planning, and coordination of meetings and events
• Assisting with the creation of hard and soft copy files
• Assisting in communications around event management including calendars, timelines, diagrams/layouts
• Assisting with special events sales process by emailing, faxing or mailing
• space rental and facility policies information to potential clients
• Assisting in on-site event management to include logistics set up, break-down and AV support occasionally
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of various mailing and guest lists
• Assisting with marketing our rental spaces for special events to the community through various opportunities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Location of Internship:   Birmingham Museum of Art
Internship Start Date:   May 2019 (exact date negotiable)
Internship End Date:   August 2019 (exact date negotiable)

This is not a paid internship.

REQUIREMENTS: College junior or senior with at least a 3.0 G.P.A. Areas of Study: Communications, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Business, Management

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong interpersonal, verbal (including phone work) and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinker
• Self -starter who takes initiative
• Highly reliable, responsible and flexible
• Polished and professional appearance
• Basic computer processing skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Internet
• Interest in Special Events and/or Hospitality Industry
• College coursework or comparable work experience preferred
• Preference will be given to college juniors and seniors and those seeking academic credit
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours occasionally ( after 5:00 pm during the week or weekends)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever changing environment

Other information:
Please indicate in your personal statement why you are interested in special events or event planning and how you could be an asset to the Special Events Office at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Please include with your personal statement a description of at least two events you have coordinated, executed or managed.

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Application Deadline:
March 15, 2019

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Citizen Engagement Volunteer Intern will increase their knowledge of local government while using social media and other avenues to inform citizens about their local government. Interns will further develop their skills in communications, writing, brevity, and public relations, while interjecting humor and creativity.

Successful candidates will have a strong writing background, a mature writing style and a desire to learn while actively contributing content. This Internship will span the summer months while school is out of session and will demand at least 15 hours a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Draft Media alerts and press releases
• Post online public notices
• Maintain message boards
• Pitch stories
• Monitor social media
• Respond to citizens via social media and traditional forms of communication
• Utilize Facebook Live
• Post finished visual products to the County’s social media and website
• Post engaging content and thoughtful responses to County social media

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Prospective Interns Must:

• Be currently seeking a degree in an area of study related to the posted intern position
• Maintain a 2.5 grade point average
• Be recommended via official written correspondence from the referring education institution
• Submit to, and successfully complete a criminal history investigation and drug testing
• Agree to adhere to all county policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computer, imaging scanners, telephone, facsimile machine, copier and various other types of office equipment. Must be able to exert 10 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or a negligible amount constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Possible bodily injury from electrical shock and irate citizens.
• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of documentation, accounts, files and equipment.
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; includes issuing and receiving assignments and/or directions. Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers.
• Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc. in moderately complex terminology. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Requires the ability to communicate with a broad array of individuals from various professional backgrounds. Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English and to articulate information to others.
• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of principles of influence, synthesis functions and standards origination.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, the public and supervisors.
• Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; calculate decimals and percentages; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in operating modern office equipment and machinery.
• Manual Dexterity: Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under varying levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads or public contact. Avoids violent behavior and any other type of behavior that could threaten the safety of other employees or the public.
• Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through telephone and radio.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Visual Media Volunteer Intern will work to expand their governmental knowledge while creating interesting visual content about County events, employees and other topics using videography, photography and graphic design skills to promote Okaloosa County.

Successful candidates will have experience with video and photo-editing software, videography and photography, a desire to learn and actively contribute content. This Internship will span the summer months while school is out of session and will demand at least 15 hours a week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Utilize Facebook Live for meetings, events and interviews of County employees
• Provide visual content such as video, photos and graphic design
• Assist with posting during times of high volume or crisis
• Execute the vision of the Department Director for tasks that require a visual medium
• Pitch stories
• Edit video, photos and graphic design for distribution on social media channels
• Edit copy
• Run cameras at Board of County Commission meetings

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Prospective Interns Must:

• Be currently seeking a degree in an area of study related to the posted intern position
• Maintain a 2.5 grade point average
• Be recommended via official written correspondence from the referring educational institution
• Submit to, and successfully complete a criminal history investigation and drug testing
• Agree to adhere to all county policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computer, imaging scanners, telephone, facsimile machine, copier and various other types of office equipment. Must be able to exert 10 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or a negligible amount constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Possible bodily injury from electrical shock and irate citizens.
• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of documentation, accounts, files and equipment.
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; includes issuing and receiving assignments and/or directions. Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers.
• Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc. in moderately complex terminology. Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Requires the ability to communicate with a broad array of individuals from various professional backgrounds. Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English and to articulate information to others.
• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of principles of influence, synthesis functions and standards origination.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, the public and supervisors.
• Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; calculate decimals and percentages; compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in operating modern office equipment and machinery.
• Manual Dexterity: Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under varying levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads or public contact. Avoids violent behavior and any other type of behavior that could threaten the safety of other employees or the public.
• Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through telephone and radio.

If you are interested in applying, please follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/2352706/visual-media-volunteer-intern/agency/okaloosa/apply