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VLC Programs Summer Intern at The New School in New York City, NY
InternshipHybridFull-timeNew York City, NY$44k–$44k/yr
Skills
curatorial experienceresearch skillswriting skillssocial media experiencevideo editinggraphic designadobe softwarecommunication skillsportuguese speakingorganizational skillsattention to detailwork independently
Job Description
Summary: The New School is offering a summer internship opportunity at the Vera List Center for Art and Politics (VLC), where the intern will support curatorial research, exhibition development, and public programming. The role involves collaboration across departments and provides exposure to various operations within the center, focusing on the development of exhibitions and public programs.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the conception, design, and planning of the Jane Lombard Prize exhibition, by the 2025–2027 prize recipient, Rosana Paulino and other Forum-related initiatives and programs such as performances, publications, outreach, receptions, and communications
- Also support research and program initiatives for the Matter of Intelligence theme, as well as some website, database, and archival maintenance, and administrative support related to curatorial and research projects
Required Qualifications:
- Outstanding research, writing, and communication skills
- Curatorial and editorial experience
- Passion for engaging with diverse communities of different backgrounds and levels of expertise through contemporary art and social justice work
- Strong office, administrative, and organizational skills
- Diligent and attentive to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as take direction and follow through
Preferred Qualifications:
- Social media and communication experience
- Experience with video editing, graphic design, WordPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Indesign software a plus
- Portuguese speaking a plus
Required Skills: Curatorial experience, Research skills, Writing skills
Important Skills: Social media experience, Video editing, Graphic design, Adobe software, Communication skills
Nice-to-Have Skills: Portuguese speaking, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, work independently