Spring 2015 Internships

The McKinney Avenue Contemporary is a non-profit contemporary visual and performing arts space. The MAC has been described as Dallas’ premier contemporary art space. We have three galleries, two theaters, a café and a bookstore.  We showcase artists working in all media and offer opportunities for experimentation and for the presentation of new art in all disciplines, and provides a forum for critical dialog between emerging and established artists and their audiences.

 

Archival Intern

Currently we are looking for an archival intern for the summer of 2015. We face the challenge of condensing and preserving our 20 year history through paper and electronic records as well as converting our records digitally as we move on to our new location in the Cedars. Ideal candidates should have experience with library sciences as well possess an interest in the arts. This position calls to demonstrate practical ability and concentration to (but not limited to) database systems and human computer interaction. This internship will be available for college credit through your department (if available at your school); the time commitment is dependent upon your program’s requirements and should be no less than one semester.

There are a number of perks that go with the internship, including a discount at our bookstore, invitations to all opening receptions and fundraising events, and a complimentary membership to The MAC.

This is an unpaid internship. Candidates will gain essential skills and real world knowledge of working in the Development Department environment at a non-profit organization. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Charlene Rathburn at charlene //”at@sign”// the-mac.org

 

Developmental Intern:

Currently we are looking for a development intern for the summer of 2015. This internship could lead to a staff position with us. This position integrates the area of arts management including grant writing and publicity. This position calls to exhibit the ability and concentration to work with the MAC staff to develop goals for future grants, develop vital grant writing skills and information gathering skills and complete one grant for submission during your internship. The internship also calls to demonstrate the ability to effectively develop presentations of events as well as assist the MAC’s publicist in administrative duties and distribution of materials.

This internship will be available for college credit through your department (if available at your school); the time commitment is dependent upon your program’s requirements and should be no less than one semester.

There are a number of perks that go with the internship, including a discount at our bookstore, invitations to all opening receptions and fundraising events, and a complimentary membership to The MAC.  We ask that you distribute this information to anyone you feel will be interested in this opportunity.

This is an unpaid internship. Candidates will gain essential skills and real world knowledge of working in the Development Department environment at a non-profit organization. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Charlene Rathburn at charlene //”at@sign”// the-mac.org

 

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