Paid Internship Opportunities for the 2020 Saint Louis Art Fair!

Mission: Inspire and engage our community with the foremost celebration of exceptional Art.

About the Saint Louis Art Fair: SLAF is an annual celebration of the visual and performing arts featuring artists from across the world. From September 11-13, 2020, 180+ visual artists that have been selected by a distinguished panel of judges will exhibit and sell their original work in booths located on the streets of Downtown Clayton. SLAF also features the “Creative Castle” which gives children the opportunity to participate in structured art activities designed to stimulate the creative process. Performing artists and ensembles entertain audiences on two different stages offering a greater understanding of the arts. Additionally, an impressive array of fine foods, served by some of St. Louis' finest restaurants, will fill the festival's restaurant row, the Pleasures of the Palate. Over 130,000 people attend this event each year.

The Internship Experience: These internship positions will provide valuable office experience in non-profit development and management and provides opportunities to establish cooperative relationships which extend beyond the internship program. In addition, these internships give Cultural Festivals an opportunity to survey and evaluate prospective employees.

The internship is full-time with a stipend. Internships begin after Memorial Day, May 25, 2020. All interns are required to be present for art fair weekend (September 11-13, 2020). Must be a current college student or recent graduate.

Applicant must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Applicant must be proficient with Mac OS. Applicant will possess the ability to shift priorities quickly and easily Applicant will be well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time while working quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail. Applicant will be able to work in team and individual settings.

Assist with social media/marketing tactics to engage SLAF audiences including, but not limited to:

·     Maintain social media calendars and post scheduling

·     Create and post content to promote SLAF on social media platforms including but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, and Twitter

·     Monitor blogs, forums, and social networks of festival partners

·     Create and analyze social media reports linked to audience interaction including follower counts, clicks, shares, retweets, etc.

·     Plan and outline promotion using SLAF social media platforms

·     Grow the SLAF audience following on social media platforms

·     Keyword analysis to reach and understand SLAF audience interaction

Applicant must be currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media or Broadcasting, or another related field. Applicant will have knowledge of WordPress. Applicant will have a familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and basic graphic design skills. Applicant must have the ability to work with various social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. Applicant will have superb verbal and written communication skills as well as editing skills. Applicant will possess the ability to shift priorities quickly and easily Applicant will be well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time while working quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail. Applicant will be able to work in team and individual settings.

Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. Applicant must be personable and dedicated to providing quality service and work. Applicant will possess the ability to shift priorities quickly and easily. Applicant will be well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time while working quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail. Applicant will be able to work in team and individual settings.

Requirements:

Applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. Applicant will possess the ability to shift priorities quickly and easily. Applicant will be well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time while working quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail. Applicant will be able to work in team and individual settings.