Founded in 1956, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts (www.grahamfoundation.org) makes project-based grants to individuals and organizations and produces public programs to foster the development and exchange of diverse and challenging ideas about architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society.

The Graham Foundation seeks students of architecture, art, art education and history programs interested in gaining experience at a non-profit arts organization and foundation. Selected applicants will learn through active participation in the administration of the foundation’s grants and public programming.

Responsibilities will include:

• Greeting visitors and providing information about the Graham Foundation’s exhibitions, public programs, grantmaking, history and identity
• Staffing public and evening events
• Assistance with exhibition research, installation, and maintenance
• Recording and tracking visitor attendance
• Assistance with ongoing public programs and grantmaking history initiatives
• Assistance maintaining and promoting the bookshop
• Maintaining and growing Graham Foundation contacts and mailing lists
• Administrative tasks including answering phones, taking messages, and sorting mail
• Other duties and projects as assigned

The Public Programs intern will be organized, responsible and detail oriented. She or he will ideally possess:

• An engaging personality
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in learning about and promoting the Graham Foundation’s programs and history
• Initiative and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of 20^th and 21^st century art and architecture history
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and InDesign, is a plus
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other contact management software is a plus
• Architectural drawing and knowledge of construction and fabrication is a plus

Start date: Mid to Late May 2013

End date: December 2013

Work schedule: Two days per week, 10:30am – 5:30pm, and regular evening events.

Compensation: paid

Please send a resume and cover letter to Pat Elifritz at pelifritz@grahamfoundation.org by Monday, May 13th. Candidates for interviews will be contacted by email.

The Graham Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer interested in continuing the growth and diversity of its staff.