Career Opportunities
Opportunities at Park Avenue Armory range from volunteers to full time positions. Please keep checking back to see what opportunities await you. The Armory is always looking for enthusiastic people from all walks of life to help further our mission to revitalize one of America’s historic treasures as a dynamic alternative arts space unlike any other in New York. As we receive hundreds of applicants for every opening (including volunteer opportunities) we are unable to respond to each person individually, but will definitely reach out should your skills match our current needs. Thank you for your interest in Park Avenue Armory!
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- Fundraising and Development Intern
- Posted on August 17, 2011
Park Avenue Armory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Park Avenue Armory is a newly launched cultural organization whose mission is to revitalize one of America’s historic treasures as a dynamic alternative arts space unlike any other in New York. Part palace, part industrial shed, the Armory is dedicated to work in the performing and visual arts best realized in a non-traditional setting.
Small and entrepreneurial, the Armory development team offers interns the unique opportunity to acquire diverse, hands-on experience in the areas of fundraising, non-profit management and arts administration.
Fundraising and Development Interns will develop creative, analytical and administrative skills through:
• Research for individual, foundation, and corporation funding sources; compiling research reports for Development staff; and preparing grant proposals
• Update of patron records to facilitate communications and analysis for development and marketing
• Support for artistic programming and cultivation events, including: list management; mailings; data entry; and staffing, which may involve working some evenings/weekends
Interns will meet with development staff regularly to understand how their ongoing work benefits the larger picture for the department and the organization. Interns will also be invited to meet with staff from other areas of the Armory to discuss career interests and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a detail-oriented, dedicated, computer savvy, and enthusiastic individual. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. All majors welcome. Interest in art and arts management is a plus. Interns must be able to commit to minimum of 10 hours a week.
COMPENSATION
This is an unpaid internship.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Ellen Knuti.
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643 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
(212) 616-3930