The Arts Council of Oklahoma City, a private non-profit corporation, is currently recruiting for intern positions in the assistance and implementation of projects and programs for 2013.  This is a non-paid program.  Academic approval for course credit for internship is negotiable.

Event Planning Internships

The qualified internprovides administrative support and clerical services to the Festival of the Arts staff.  The Festival Intern will assist with the Plaza Artist Jury, which is responsible for the selection of the festival’s artists.  The Festival of the Arts receives over 500 artist applications every year. Cataloguing slides, data input, and organizing the computerized visual arts jury is a main focus of the internship.  After the Plaza Artist Jury, there are many opportunities for the intern to assist with meeting planning, committee organization, volunteer coordination and other various tasks involved in major event planning including assisting with our street performer productions, Out of the Box.  Ample opportunity for meeting many of Oklahoma City’s business and cultural leaders is also available with this internship.

General Information

Since Arts Council Interns will assist with volunteer and meeting organization, mass mailings, and updating and maintaining database records, good organizational skills are required.  Self-motivation and the capability of organizing the workload within an established system and time frame are extremely important.  Experience in dealing with the public, good communication skills, and interpersonal "people management" skills are preferred.  Business hours at the Arts Council are 9A.M. to 5P.M. The hours required for the internship are 8-10 hours per week, but hours are flexible depending on the intern’s school schedule.  To learn more about the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, please visit our website: www.artscouncilokc.com

To apply, submit transcript and/or resume, two letters of recommendation, and a cover letter:

Gilbert Magdaleno
Festival Internship Program
Arts Council of Oklahoma City
400 West California
Oklahoma City, OK  73102

Questions?  Contact Gilbert Magdaleno at 405-270-4888 or email gmagdaleno@artscouncilokc.com.