Literary Arts seeks two interns to assist at @Literary Arts events at our downtown center. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Internships are five months, from September 5, 2018 – January 15, 2019. These internships will provide practical, hands-on experience in the areas of non-profit arts administration, event production and planning, and writing for social media.
Literary Arts is a community based non-profit. Our mission is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature. @Literary Arts events are free literary events at our downtown literary center at 925 SW Washington, often produced in collaboration with other organizations. In the past year, we’ve partnered with organizations like PDX Jazz, Unchaste Readers, Oregon Symphony and Milagro Theater to present readings, panel discussions and other literary events.
Event interns will work several evening events at Literary Arts from September 5 – January 31, 2019. Event intern hours are 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with set up and execution of approximately 6 literary events at the Literary Arts center in downtown Portland
Take photographs during events
Post to Instagram and Twitter during events
COMPENSATION: This internship includes a small honorarium, awarded at the end of the internship.We also offer paid internships to students eligible for work/study; we are also happy to work with students who are able to earn credits. We also offer tickets to Literary Arts events (as available).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 22.
SCHEDULE:
(events may be added; interns are not required to work all events, but should be available for at least 10 of the events listed below).
9/5/18 Incite Reading Series
9/12/18 Joshua Beckman: Wave Books
9/13/18 Slamlandia
10/3/18 One Page Wednesday
10/11/18 Slamlandia
10/19/18 Anastacia Reece
11/1/18 Margaret Malone
11/7/18 Incite Reading Series
11/8/18 Slamlandia
11/9/18 Lit Crawl
12/5/18 One Page Wednesday
12/13/18 Slamlandia
1/9/19 Incite Reading Series
1/10/19 Slamlandia
HOW TO APPLY:
Email submissions only. No phone calls please.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Susan Moore, susan@literary-arts.org.
In your cover letter: tell us a bit about yourself 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 Moore for more information, susan@literary-arts.org
