The semester has only just begun, but time flies and soon summer in all its sunny glory will be here. If you're still thinking about what to do once finals have come and gone, take a look at this incredible internship, available immediately:
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN THE VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
The internship at the Visual Arts department of the French Cultural Services
offers the opportunity to work on interdisciplinary visual arts contemporary
projects, in collaboration with both America and French institutions and
galleries. 3, 6 or 9 months. Internship unpaid
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mostly participate in the follow-up and process of the French-American grant
program for contemporary art, along with the curatorial program -
http://www.facecouncil.org/ - by helping in processing applications for the
grant deadlines before they are submitted to a selection committee of
professionals. Keep the weekly art events calendar up-to-date. Write newsletters or blasts if needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Detail-orientated and ability to multi-task. Good communication skills (the work requires substantial communication, written and otherwise). Computer proficiency. Interest in French and Francophone art in general. French Language a plus. Internships are non-paid positions, although school credit can be arranged. Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks for a minimum of 20 hours per week (maximum duration: 6 months).
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample as well as contact
information for two references by e-mail with the subject line "French Embassy 2010 Internship" to: armelle.pradalier@diplomatie.gouv.fr and ella.marder@diplomatie.fr
All documents should be sent in Word or PDF file format.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact
those candidates selected for an interview.
