Literary Arts seeks an Oregon Book Awards & Fellowships intern for the four months leading up to the Oregon Book Awards ceremony. This internship offers a great way to gain experience working for a community-based literary non-profit.
Oregon Book Awards & Fellowships intern (1 position)
January 15th – April 18th
4 hours a week (ideally one afternoon a week)
The ideal candidate will also be able to assist at the Oregon Book Awards ceremony on Monday, April 8th, and assist at evening events on three Thursdays at Literary Arts between January 15th and April 18th.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: This intern will assist the Director of Programs and Events with tasks related to the Oregon Book Awards & Fellowships programs, including, but not limited to: light copy editing, compilation of copy for event programs, some design work, blog postings, and other office tasks as assigned. In addition, this intern will also assist at some events at Literary Arts on Thursday evenings, as noted above.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in learning more about the nonprofit arts sector, an appetite for administrative work functions, some office experience and basic computer skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience with Powerpoint and InDesign.
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 12th.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email submissions only. No phone calls please.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Susan Denning, susan@literary-arts.org
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Please include a resume and prepare a cover letter in which you:
• Tell us a bit about your self and your education and/or career goals.
• Tell us of your interest in and qualifications for the internship.
• Describe your goals for the internship, including what you hope to gain from it.
Contact Susan Denning for more information, susan@literary-arts.org
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