Fall 2023 Internship Opportunities at The Anderson
The Anderson is offering two Internship positions for Fall 2023: Photography + Social Media and Gallery Preparator. Internships are open to all qualified VCUarts students. See position descriptions below for full details and application instructions.
If you have questions – reach out! Otherwise . . . APPLY! Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions have been filled.
* Photography & Social Media Intern
The Anderson is seeking a student to serve as the gallery’s Photography & Social Media Intern for the Fall 2023 semester. This intern will document exhibitions, artworks, performances, and events, as well as edit and organize files. The intern will also help manage promotion of Anderson programming via social media and identify and execute opportunities for audience engagement on Instagram.
The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, adept with social media, highly proficient in digital photography and videography tools (including Photoshop/Lightroom), and able to manage multiple projects at once. Photography student preferred. Applicants must be comfortable working as part of a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic community. Priority will be given to third and fourth year undergraduate or graduate students.
The internship is for credit (3 credit hours). The anticipated time commitment is 10 hours/week, with the strong likelihood of ‘light’ and ‘heavy’ weeks. Interested students should send a resume, a portfolio of 5-10 images (please consider relevance of subject matter and documentation style), writing sample (1-2 pages max preferred), and cover letter detailing their interest in the position to: Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu, CC: Chase Westfall, cawestfall@vcu.edu. Please include your Instagram handle (if set to public and you are comfortable sharing it) on your resume or cover letter. Use the subject line “Photo & Social Media Intern” when emailing your application materials.
* Gallery Preparator Intern (UPDATE: this position has been been filled for Fall 2023)
The Anderson is seeking student applicants for the Gallery Preparator Internship for the Fall 2023 semester. This intern’s duties will include a wide range of tasks connected with the production of exhibitions at the Anderson including: transportation, handling, packing and installation of artworks; buildout and fabrication in connection with exhibitions; maintenance of equipment, galleries and storage space in support of exhibitions and general gallery operations.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in the use of hand and power tools, have some experience with rough carpentry, and be familiar with the standard materials and making methods of fine art objects. Applicants must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and be comfortable working on ladders and scaffolding. Due to the lack of an elevator, applicants must also be comfortable with frequent use of stairs, including carrying objects up and down stairs. Experience with standard exhibition technology (computers, media players, projectors, monitors, audio systems, etc.) is a plus. Applicants must be comfortable working as part of a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic community. A current driver’s license is required.
The internship is for credit (3 credit hours). The anticipated time commitment is 10 hours/week, with the strong likelihood of ‘light’ and ‘heavy’ weeks. Interested students should send a resume highlighting relevant skills and/or work experience and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position to: Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu, CC: Chase Westfall, cawestfall@vcu.edu. Please use the subject line “Gallery Preparator Internship” when emailing your application materials.
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Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Interested parties should apply at their earliest convenience.