Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Interning
Interning at Philagrafika is an excellent opportunity to gain a variety of administrative skills and hands-on experience while working with leaders of the Philadelphia arts community in the non-profit sector. Intern responsibilities are geared toward each individual's strengths, experiences, and interests. Depending on availability and level of commitment, interns may be offered the opportunity to spearhead specific projects. Philagrafika hires interns about three times per year (spring, summer, fall) where an intern works a minimum of 8 hours per week for a 3-4 month time period. Staff hours are typically 9 - 5 Monday through Friday; scheduling and hours are flexible.The following positions are currently available:
Administrative/Program Internship - The Administrative Internship includes but is not limited to assisting with the maintenance and development of a database, designing and producing marketing materials, planning and executing programs, researching artists, and assisting with a variety of day-to-day activities. Expected number of hours per week: 8. Office hours: Regular. Compensation: Volunteer or college credit. Specific skills needed: Organizational skills and the ability and willingness to learn new skills is of primary importance, as is the flexibility to take on a variety of projects. Experience in Microsoft Word and general computer knowledge essential. Knowledge of, or previous experience with, Microsoft Access, Excel and Adobe Photoshop is helpful. To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to info@philagrafika.org. Cover letter should include intended start and end dates, how many hours a week you intend to work, how you heard about Philagrafika and what you hope to gain from an internship here.
Arts Management Development/Database Internship - Assist in the creation of an Arts Management CRM (contact management system). Philagrafika is in the process of implementing a new contact management and database solution with near future expansion into the realm of internet commerce. Assist database administrators with database implementation and expansion for the organization’s event management, marketing campaigns and donor management. In addition, the intern will be creating a user guide for administering the database. This will include scripting, creating screenshots, designing and production of a manual for organizational use. This intern will work with the database administrator and the Chief Operations Officer to research grant opportunities and to populate data in the new database structure. In addition to research and implantation, the intern will be required to track best practices and will help to create a handbook for the protocols. Expected number of hours per week: 8-16 during regular office hours. Compensation: volunteer or college credit. Specific skills needed: familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, research skills, data entry. To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to info@philagrafika.org. Cover letter should include what position you are applying for, how you heard about Philagrafika and what you hope to gain from an internship here.
Volunteering
Volunteering for Philagrafika is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people, and build experience in the non-profit arts community in Philadelphia. Volunteering opportunities range from part time, in-office work with a schedule similar to that of an internship, to project-specific work like volunteering at a particular event. The type and length of volunteer opportunities vary according to each volunteers skills, interests, and to Philagrafika's needs. For information about current volunteer opportunities, please email info@philagrafika.org.Image credit: Charles Burwell, Variations, silkscreen, 2004, Space 1026