La Casa
Azul Bookstore is currently looking for a few good interns who wish to learn
the ins and outs of running a business while enriching lives through reading,
writing, and the power of books!
All
internships are unpaid, but there are a number of great perks, including free
books, flexible hours, fun-loving co-workers, and more. Most importantly, you
will learn the ins and outs of working at both a bookstore, and a
locally-owned, independent business. Plus, it will earn you a number of
professional contacts, and looks great on a resume!
The
internships last for 12-16 weeks (longer internships available) and interns
work 16-20 hours/week.
Fall
internship is September 3rd, 2014 – January 6th, 2015. Opportunities
are available for undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates who are
considering careers in the arts, education, marketing and publishing. College
credit may be arranged.
Deadline
to submit internship applications for Fall 2014 is Sunday August 17, at 6pm.
Email: lucha.libros[at]gmail.com
Desired
qualities/skills for ALL interns:
- Dynamic,
self-motivated, outgoing, highly organized individual with good research
skills, including exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and
capacity for working with diverse populations.
- Ease with
technology is a must, including knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and social media
(Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter).
- Bilingual
(English & Spanish proficiency).
- Must bring
your own laptop to work
ALL
applicants must submit:
1.
Creative cover letter
2. Resume
(with 2 references)
3. Answer
to question: Why are you interested in an internship at La Casa Azul Bookstore
(1 page max, separate from cover letter)
4.
Schedule information (days/hours available from Tuesday – Sunday between the
hours of 12pm – 8pm)
SCHOOL
PROGRAMS INTERN (Need 1)
The School Programs Intern will assist with the development
and implementation of new outreach strategies to teachers, principals,parents/parent
coordinators and education-oriented organizations. Tasks will include
scheduling school visits, assist in the conducting of school visits, updating educator
card membership database and other projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate has an interest in education, the New York
City Public School system and the arts.
College student preferred, 3rd/4th
year
Hours: 16 - 20 hours per week, September – December 2014
School Programs Intern must be available 11:00am – 6:00pm
(Tuesday – Saturday)
Subject line: SCHOOL PROGRAMS INTERN (Fall 2014)
EVENTS INTERN (NEED 1)
- Assist before, during, and after
in-store and off-site events.
- Arrange for any necessary
audio-visual equipment setup prior to the event
-
Formulate text for all Social Media
web sites (Twitter, Facebook etc.)
-
Assisting with the promotion of
various events, and a variety of in-house communications
-
Other tasks as assigned
Hours: 16 - 20 hours per week, September – December 2014
Events Intern must be available 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Wednesday –
Saturday) and 1:00pm-6:00pm on Sundays
Subject line: EVENTS INTERN (Fall 2014)
