The South Arts internship program provides learning opportunities and on-the-job experience to college juniors/seniors, graduate students, and recent college graduates with a professional interest in arts administration. During the summer South Arts also selects a Performing Arts Exchange Intern that works exclusively with the Performing Arts Exchange Director on the upcoming conference. All South Arts Internships are paid.

 Qualifications

Undergraduate junior/senior, graduate student, or recent college graduate (within one year) with:

• Experience or demonstrated interest in the arts and/or arts administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to establish priorities and manage numerous assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) and experience conducting Internet-based research are required
• Knowledge of any of the following is desirable, but not required: Microsoft Outlook, Blackbaud/Kintera, Audacity, Facebook, YouTube, and/or Twitter
• Graphic design and/or video editing skills are a plus
• Experience in managing databases in Excel, Access, or any kind of registration system

How to Apply

Email the following to Bola Ogunlade, bola@southarts.org. Please include “Summer 2012 Internship” or “Performing Arts Exchange Internship 2012″ in the subject line of your email.

1. Cover letter discussing career goals, computer skills, and when you are available to start (Start and end dates are flexible provided that a full term is completed.)
2. Academic/professional résumé
3. Names and contact information for two academic and/or professional references

Application deadline is Monday, April 16, 2012.
For questions, please contact Bola Ogunlade at bola@southarts.org /404-201-7938, 1800 Peachtree Street, Suite 808, Atlanta, GA 30309

For additional information visit www.southarts.org