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 3
internship positions are:
- SCHOOL PROGRAMS INTERN
- MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
- CURATORIAL INTERN
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The
internship is from mid-March to July, 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 Spring is Sunday March 1st, 6pm
Email: lucha.libros[at]gmail.com
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
SCHOOL PROGRAMS INTERN
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 assist in the conducting
of school visits, updating educator card membership database, research of
children’s books 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: 12 –
16 hours per week, March – July 2015
School
Programs Intern must be available 10:00am – 6:00pm (Tuesday – Saturday)
Email:
lucha.libros[at]gmail.com
Subject
line: SCHOOL PROGRAMS INTERN (Spring/Summer 2015)
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Assist in
Marketing/Public Relations for store events.
Requirement:
must demonstrate proficiency in social media platforms.
Tasks may
include but are not limited to: assisting with the promotion of various events,
and a variety of in-house communications, processing and archiving media
coverage; and offering creative input in developing pitches. Additional support
with marketing initiatives as needed.
Hours: 8 -12
hours per week, March – July 2015
Marketing
Intern must be available 2:00pm – 8:00pm (Tuesday – Saturday)
Email:
lucha.libros[at]gmail.com
Subject
line: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (Spring/Summer 2015)
CURATORIAL
INTERN
La Casa
Azul Bookstore is currently accepting applications for the position of Gallery
Curator Assistant to support in exhibit installations and programming, as well
as the development of gallery artist network.
Responsibilities
include:
Build a
network/ database of artists for potential art shows.
Draft blog
and press releases related to exhibits featured in gallery.
Assist in
installation/de-installation of art.
Assist in
planning and execution community programming related to exhibitions.
In
addition to the cover letter, essay and references, applicants for the
Curatorial Intern position must also submit the following:
1) How are
the arts important to community? (one page or less)
2) What is
your connection to art community? (one page or less)
3) Submit
an image of art piece that inspires you and tell us why.
Hours: 8 hours per week, March – July 2015
Curatorial
Intern must be available 2:00pm – 8:00pm (Tuesday – Saturday)
Email:
lucha.libros[at]gmail.com
Subject
line: CURATORIAL INTERN (Spring/Summer 2015)