Tephra ICA Internship

2024 Internship Job Description

Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) seeks a creative and motivated intern who is interested in learning skills and gaining experience in gallery management, arts administration, communications, and education for contemporary art organizations. The intern will work closely with Tephra ICA staff to assist with daily gallery operations, administration, public programs, and special events.

The Internship presents a unique opportunity to gain experience in arts administration, arts education, arts writing, arts marketing, gallery management; and direct experience in leading a gallery tour and/or facilitating a gallery talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage front desk and daily gallery operations, including answering in-person, phone, and email inquiries, greeting and communicating with visitors, and maintaining the gallery space;
• Speak knowledgeably with visitors about the artwork on view and about the organization’s events and programs;
• Assist in tracking daily visitors on tally sheet and updating monthly spreadsheet of total visitors;
• Aid in outreach for upcoming public programs for diverse audiences;
• Assist in creation and implementation of learning tools for young visitors (i.e., visual scavenger hunts, activities for field trips, etc.);
• Assist with facilitating tours and activities at the gallery for field trip groups;
• Work independently, and collaboratively, on one special project which may include a gallery tour or docent spotlight talk utilizing research, writing, and communication skills;
• Other administrative duties as assigned;
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds; special accommodations are available as needed

Eligibility

• Current undergraduate/graduate students enrolled in Arts Management, Art History, Arts Education, or other related fields of study are welcomed to apply
• Effective written, listening, and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Responsible and reliable
• Passion for contemporary art and experience working in a visual art organization is a plus
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

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