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Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
Development Office Intern

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is looking for undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining experience in a non-profit/art center environment. This internship is offered at three periods throughout the year; Fall, Spring and Summer. This is a non-paid internship.

Please read through the job description and follow the application instructions. Applications must include two writing samples.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include:

•Assisting in the research and writing of grants
•Assisting with donor and Board of Directors relations
•Researching donor history and trends
•Assisting with filing, copying and other clerical tasks
•Assisting in organization and coordination of all fundraising events, including mailing campaigns
•Assist in keeping up-to-date donor databases and mailing lists

Qualifications

This internship is designed for current undergraduate or graduate students. Junior/Senior level preferred. English, Creative Writing, Technical Communications, Non-profit Management, Art History, Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations fields are preferred (although all fields will be considered). This highly visible position requires outstanding verbal and written communications skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of business protocol; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; a commitment to confidentiality; and a proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments. Candidates should also possess ability to work independently on tasks.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Knowledge of social media is required.

To apply for this internship, please email or fax your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples. Resume, cover letter and writing samples should be emailed as one PDF document.

Resume, cover letter and writing samples can be faxed to the Development Assistant, Allison Salinas: fax (210) 229-9412 or email at allison@bluestarart.org.

Blue Star Contemporary Art Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.