Public Relations Internship, Armenian Museum of America, Watertown, MA
Posted November 4, 2016
As the largest Armenian museum in the Diaspora, ALMA offers a wide‐range of exciting internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students who want hands‐on experience to build their careers.
Qualified interns are enthusiastic students with either a background in art history, anthropology, communications, graphic design, web development museum or library science, and/or are interested in Armenian history and culture. All applicants must have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills and a desire to learn.
The public relations intern helps execute media campaigns and assists the Program Manager with various PR, Communications and Marketing Activities
Responsibilities:
- Write and post calendar listings for online and print media
- Prepare press materials
- Maintain press clippings and editorial calendar
- Assist with promotional mailings
- Help write copy for internal and external publications
- Some administrative tasks, including but not limited to: typing correspondence, sending acknowledgments for donations and gifts, general mailings.
Qualifications:
- Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills, particularly MS platforms, including Word, Outlook and Excel Knowledge of PastPerfect Museum Software preferred, but not required (on‐site training will be provided)
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and independently.
Applications for internships are being accepted immediately and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. To apply, please email the following attachments to Anna Kaczmarek, Program Manager ([email protected]): a cover letter stating your personal interests, skills, and academic/ career goals; a resume; and one letter of recommendation from a professor, academic advisor or previous/current employer.