Organization
Appraisers Association of America
Website
http://appraisersassociation.org
Country
United States
Location
New York, NY
Sector
Administration
Position Level
Student
Education
None Specified
Position Type
Internship Paid
Compensation
Compensation: $13.50/hour.
Application Deadline
05/04/2020
Description
The Appraisers Association of America has opportunities for an intern to learn about non-profit and association management by assisting with all aspects of day-to-day activities. Working closely with the office staff, the intern will gain insight into how a small, fast-paced non-profit and membership organization functions with hands-on work in membership, programs / special events and marketing / communication. Daily tasks include: assisting with member services (database management, benefit package development and implementation, renewal processing and direct mail campaigns); educational programming (development and execution) and communications (assisting with digital and print marketing, social media, research, and appraisal referral requests), as well as additional tasks. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: ¥ Work with staff to learn CitySoft (a premier membership database that is used across the country) to assist with various tasks, including: ¥ Updating member information and research notes ¥ Updating program details and registration ¥ Maintaining standing reports ¥ Provide referrals to the general public looking for an appraiser ¥ Use Social Media (Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) to publicize upcoming events ¥ Research potential new alliances and prepare files for prospects that may be interested in joining or supporting the organization ¥ Assist with events (registration, information packets, certificates of attendance), conferences, lectures, and in-house courses REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: • Interest in arts administration (including development and / or membership), fine and decorative arts, art history, event planning, non-profit and association management, and learning about the field of art appraising • Student currently enrolled in college or university • Strong phone and inter-personal skills • Thorough and proactive, self-motivated and able to manage ongoing tasks • Strong organizational, writing, and research skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs and Calendar, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred, but not required • Prior office experience preferred Start date first week of June through August, 10 - 15 hours a week, start and end dates are flexible, as are hours. Wednesday availability preferred. #LI-DNI
Application Instructions / Public Contact Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: • To apply for this internship, please email your cover letter and resume to: communications@appraisersassociation.org. • In the subject line of your email enter: “Last name, 2020 Summer Intern.”