GALLERY ATTENDANT INTERNSHIP  

Attendants will work with the LACE team to carry out the day-to-day operations of the gallery. Attendants will have the opportunity to interact directly with visitors and artists during gallery hours. Attendants will also attend private walkthroughs with the artists to learn about the project and be able to fully education the public on LACE’s programming. This position provides a point of entry to contemporary art. 

 Responsibilities include:

. performing day-to-day duties, including opening/ closing gallery and tracking gallery attendance
. ensuring quality of visitors’ experience through facility maintenance
. performing clerical duties, including answering phone calls and sorting mail
. assisting with general for upcoming programs
. greeting visitors and educating the public about LACE’s programming
. providing curatorial and production support as needed
. assisting during special events

 Requirements include:

. Excellent communication skills.
. Must be available during weekends and some evenings during special events.
. Must be interested in contemporary art and willing to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions.
. Technical experience (a/v operation) is a plus.

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to Geneva Skeen, Program Coordinator at geneva (at) welcometolace (dot) org.
Applications will be accepted a rolling basis.  

PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP

Intern will work with the LACE team to support the production of LACE exhibitions and events. This position provides the opportunity to learn about existing LACE programs and the installation and maintenance of the upcoming programs. Intern will work directly with the Program Coordinator as well as the artists and curators to develop and execute production plans during the installation of the exhibition as well as all related events. This position provides hands-on experience in gallery operations and a point of entry to contemporary art.

Responsibilities include:

. assist LACE production team in the installation of upcoming exhibition and events
. assist during special events
. support the reorganization of LACE’s facilities
. inventory and organize installation tools and assets
. ensure quality of visitors’ experience through facility maintenance
. perform clerical duties, including answering phone calls and sorting mail
. greet visitors and tracking attendance during gallery shifts

Requirements include:
. experience with installation support
. willingness to work with a hands-on team environment
. familiarity with web and social media platforms
. experience with the Adobe Design Suite and other new media
. photo/video and technical experience (a/v operation) is a plus.

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to Geneva Skeen, Program Coordinator at geneva (at) welcometolace (dot) org.

Applications will be accepted a rolling basis.  

DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP

Development Intern will assist the Associate Director/Curator in the development of the LACE membership program. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in fundraising, donor development, outreach and database management. It requires an independent and detail-oriented applicant with excellent writing and communication skills.

 Responsibilities include:
. update donor and membership content on database,
. generate acknowledgement letters for members and donors,
. manage in-kind donation and vendor database,
. develop membership program materials for outreach and recruitment campaigns,
. assist Associate Director/Curator and in contacting in-kind donations for fundraising event,
. research membership protocol at local and national organizations,
. greet visitors and educate the public about LACE's programming,
. ensure quality of visitors' experience through facility maintenance,
. perform daily duties, including opening/ closing gallery, responding to inquiries and tracking attendance,
. assist during special events as needed.

 Requirements include:
. Knowledge of Macintosh applications.
. Must be interested in contemporary art and eager to learn about LACE programs.
. Evening and weekend assistance may be requested during special events.

 For more information on LACE programs, visit www.welcometolace.org.

TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum 3-month commitment with approximately 16 hours / week.

TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to Geneva Skeen, Program Coordinator at geneva (at) welcometolace (dot) org.
Applications will be accepted a rolling basis.