Internships

Applications for internships are accepted on an ongoing basis.

ABOUT INLIQUID
InLiquid is a Philadelphia based arts organization with an important presence in the contemporary visual arts community.  We host a web site that features the work of our artist members, artist news, open calls for art, featured events in the area, exhibitions and opening receptions, etc.  We also provide information weekly to over 3,200 subscribers with our electronic newsletter.  InLiquid runs five exhibition spaces: The Hall at the Crane Building, installation spaces at the Painted Bride, west elm, and the Sundance Channel, and a video lounge at the International House.  We organize several events each year, including Art for the Cash Poor, CAFé (Community Arts Festival), and the annual InLiquid Benefit, all with the mission of helping emerging and established artists exhibit their work and be involved in the arts community. 

PURPOSE
The InLiquid Internship Program will offer the experience of working in a non-profit arts organization.  Internships are designed primarily for undergraduate and graduate students, although open to anyone with a strong desire and commitment. We offer internships in three areas including Editorial, Membership and Exhibitions, and Development and Events.  Interns will work closely with InLiquid staff and will be involved with regular activities as well as special projects as needed.

Internships are non-paid positions; academic credit may be received depending on the intern’s college program.

DURATION OF INTERNSHIP
Hours and length of internships will vary according to the needs of the specific job as outlined below. Occasional hours in the evening or weekend may be required.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, but internships may not be granted until the following semester.

EXPECTATIONS
1. Applicants should have strong communication and administrative skills, the ability to work either individually or closely with a team and should possess interest and enthusiasm for arts and culture, specifically visual art and design.  
2. Interns will maintain a regular schedule, be punctual, and work effectively in a professional manner.
3. Interns will be willing to take on a variety of tasks outside of their job descriptions on occasion as determined by the supervising staff including, but not limited to administrative work, filing, data entry, phone calls, faxing, deliveries, art handling and organizing.
4. Interns will be able to comfortably interact with InLiquid members and guests.
5. Computer savvy students preferred.

INTERSHIP DESCRIPTIONS:

Editorial Assistant Intern
The Editorial Assistant Intern will work under the supervision of the Associate Director and Managing Editor. S/He will assist with updating and creating pages on current gallery/museum exhibitions; researching art news, activities, and events for website and weekly newsletter; and assistance with publicity and press release distribution.  Students will be exposed to, and integrally involved in, many facets of a non-profit visual arts organization. The students will have a unique opportunity to gain expertise in web publication, both on the design end and the editorial end, and will develop an in-depth, insider's knowledge of a large and vibrant visual arts community. The ideal candidate will be web-savvy and have a strong interest in contemporary visual arts or art history; strong writing skills; keen eye for detail; and a willingness to learn. Experience in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and/or basic HTML is a plus, but not essential.  This position involves a 3 to 6 month commitment, 16 hours a week.  Hours and days of week are flexible.

Application
Please email a resume, cover letter, 2 references, and a short writing sample (250-500 words) to Joan Smith with the subject line "Editorial Internship"; or mail to: Editorial Internship, Attn: Joan Smith, InLiquid, 1400 N. American Street, Studio 314, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Development and Events Assistant Intern
The Development and Events Assistant Intern will work under the supervision of the Operations and Exhibitions Manager.  S/He will assist with gift processing and acknowledgement, research, gathering documentation for grants and reporting, writing letters, solicitations for in-kind donations, coordinating vendors for events, some volunteer management, and follow up correspondence with donors.  Interns will have a unique opportunity to gain experience in fundraising and special event planning, and will develop an in-depth, insider's knowledge of a large and vibrant visual arts community.  The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in contemporary visual arts or art history and arts management; strong writing skills; interest in event planning and fundraising for a non-profit arts organization; extremely detail oriented; and a willingness to learn.  Experience in Microsoft Office is a must; Dreamweaver, basic HTML, Filemaker Pro, and/or customer relation management software is a plus, but not necessary.  This position involves a 3 to 6 month commitment (6 preferred), 16 hours a week.  Hours and days of week are flexible.

Application
Please email a resume, cover letter, 2 references, and a short writing sample (250-500 words) to Jennifer Schick with the subject line "Development and Events Internship"; or mail to: Development and Events Internship, Attn: Jennifer Schick, InLiquid, 1400 N. American Street, Studio 314, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Exhibition and Membership Assistant Intern
The Exhibition and Membership Assistant Intern will work under the supervision of the Operations and Exhibitions Manager.  S/He will assist with updating and creating artist membership pages as our new site is launched; researching artists for exhibitions; photographing exhibitions; assisting with and leading on some installations and de-installations of exhibitions; and assistance with publicity and press release distribution for exhibitions.  Special exhibition and curatorial projects are possible as well, depending on the needs of the organization and interests and skills of the intern.  Students will be exposed to, and integrally involved in, many facets of a non-profit visual arts organization. Interns will have a unique opportunity to gain expertise in web publication and exhibition coordination, and will develop an in-depth, insider's knowledge of a large and vibrant visual arts community. The ideal candidate will be web-savvy and have a strong interest in contemporary visual arts or art history; strong writing skills; keen eye for detail; some art handling experience; and a willingness to learn. Experience in Microsoft Office a must; some photography skills, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and/or basic HTML is a plus, but not essential.  This position involves a 3 to 6 month commitment, 10 to 15 hours a week.  Hours and days of week are flexible. 

Application
Please email a resume, cover letter, 2 references, and a short writing sample (250-500 words) to Jennifer Schick with the subject line "Exhibition and Membership Assistant Intern"; or mail to: Exhibition and Membership Assistant Intern, Attn: Jennifer Schick, InLiquid, 1400 N. American Street, Studio 314, Philadelphia, PA 19122.