Internship

Social Content & Events Intern

Los Angeles, CA
Venture Capital

About the job

Worklife Studios, nestled in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, is seeking a creative and organized Design and Events Intern to support our community engagement initiatives, art gallery events, and gallery operations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to blend design skills with event planning experience in a dynamic art environment.

Responsibilities:

Gallery operations:

  • Support the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions in the gallery space.
  • Assist with the coordination of artwork deliveries, handling, and display.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by assisting visitors with inquiries about exhibited artwork and facilitating sales transactions.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the gallery space to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.

Event Support:

  • Assist in planning and executing gallery events, including openings, artist talks, workshops, and other special programs.
  • Coordinate logistics such as event setup, signage, refreshments, and guest registration.
  • Contribute creative ideas to enhance the overall experience for event attendees and participants.
  • Assist in organizing and promoting community events hosted by Worklife Studios.
  • Engage with local residents, artists, and organizations to foster relationships and expand our community outreach.

Design & Administrative Tasks:

  • Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop for creating graphics and promotional materials.
  • Assist with social media management and content creation to promote studio activities and engage with our online community.
  • Maintain and update Peerspace and Artsy platforms.
  • Help maintain inventory of gallery supplies and promotional materials.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a college degree program in art, arts administration, museum studies, or a related field.
  • Passion for contemporary art and a strong interest in community engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
  • Proficiency in Google Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms.
  • Previous experience in event planning, customer service, or gallery operations is a plus.

This is a paid internship opportunity with flexible hours (approximately 10-20 hours per week) designed to provide valuable experience and networking opportunities in the arts. Compensation for this role is $18/hour.

Interns will have the chance to work closely with our team and gain insight into various aspects of running a contemporary art studio and gallery.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to brianne@worklife.vc. We look forward to hearing from you!

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