The 621 Gallery Internship Program provides on-the-job training and learning experiences for college students in related fields of study, such as art history, arts administration, dance, journalism, accounting, business administration, and hospitality. Working under the supervision of the 621 Board of Directors, interns will assist with day-to-day operations that culminate in the gallery’s exhibitions, programs, and special events. Each intern will spend the semester completing a project of their choosing with the assistance of the 621 Board of Directors. The gallery offers the chance for students to gain skills in their area(s) of study, build their resume and receive a letter of recommendation upon request following the successful completion of the internship. Please note that all interns are required to attend a training session at the beginning of the semester where they will learn preparatory skills and proper methods of art handling.

INTERNSHIP AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

1. Arts administration: help with daily operations, team building, and assist with grant writing
2. Fundraising: plan special events, write promotional materials to send to patrons, assist with membership drives, recruit and speak with donors
3. Marketing and PR: create photo and video documentation of gallery events, network with local businesses and nonprofits, plan and implement a social media strategy and design promotional materials for events, programming, and exhibitions
4. Event programing: help plan and implement special events, such as hip hop showcases, literary salons, dance performances and more
5. Installation and preparatory work: assist with installation of monthly exhibitions and art handling

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL INTERNS

1. Interns are responsible for establishing and implementing their personal goals for the duration of the internship. Interns will participate in a monthly evaluation with gallery staff to discuss the progress of their semester goals.
2. Interns are required to select at least one area of concentration. Other tasks will be assigned as needed.
3. Interns will open and close the gallery for the public during the hours of operation at least once a week (Thursday – Sunday 1p to 5p).
4. Interns will work with staff and other interns to run exhibition openings during First Friday and other special events.
5. Interns will help install and deinstall gallery exhibitions monthly.
6. Interns will help with sales and management of the 621 Store.

INTERNSHIP TIMELINE

Internships are offered:

Fall: August to December

Spring: January to May

Summer: May to August

Internships coincide with the academic year and are limited in availability. Positions are awarded based on the candidate’s skills, abilities, interests, and dedication to the program. Interns earn college credit and practicum experience (as arranged by the intern with the appropriate college advisor).

Required Commitment: 10-15 hours per week minimum in addition to working gallery events

Eligibility: College undergraduate and graduate students

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit the following:

1. Internship application

2. Cover letter detailing your academic and professional interests. Please outline the skills you hope to learn during your internship.

3. Resume/CV

4. Examples of previous work such as graphic design, event management, installation, fundraising, etc. 

Application deadline for each semester is the first day of Florida State’s classes.

E-mail as a PDF attachment to:

621 Board of Directors

650-3 Railroad Square

Tallahassee, FL 32310

621galleryinterns@gmail.com