New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENINGS
 
 

Fall Communications & External Affairs Intern
Fall Graphic Design Intern

Fall Development Intern
Fall Marketing Intern

 
 

FALL COMMUNICATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS INTERN
Reports to: Communications and External Affairs Manager

SUMMARY

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Department of Communications & External Affairs has an opening for an intern during the fall of 2010. The intern will report to the Communications & External Affairs Manager and will assume various responsibilities while working on special projects for the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

  • researching media outlets—both statewide and national—to assess value to the NJSO and helping to initiate contact with potential reviewers, features writers and editors
  • submitting NJSO events for the 2010–11 season to online calendar listings and other arts calendars
  • examining past press coverage of the NJSO and creating filing system for hard copies of articles
  • implementing new system for storing and identifying photos from NJSO events and concerts
  • copyediting press releases, artist bios and other documents
  • generating copy—short feature stories and news blurbs—for weekly one-page internal newsletter
  • improving internal access to important information and photos by examining the office’s shared network drive and consolidating and simplifying shared folders
  • exploring new media—eg. Internet, social media—possibilities and capabilities
  • completing other projects as assigned

The Communications & External Affairs internship is unpaid; the position has flexible hours. Free parking.

Please e-mail, cover letter and résumé to:
Victoria McCabe
Communications and External Affairs Manager
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
60 Park Place, 9th Floor

Newark, NJ 07102
vmccabe@njsymphony.org
No phone calls please

 
FALL GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
Reports to: Art Director

SUMMARY
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly motivated intern to lend support to the Art Department in the areas of production and design. Work includes newspaper ads and collateral materials. The intern may be required to perform other tasks like gluing, mounting, cutting, copying and to participate in grassroots marketing efforts.


REQUIREMENTS
• Pursuing or completed a degree in Graphic Design AAS or BFA.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite CS3 software: Illustrator, In-Design, Photoshop.
• Mac Platform only.
• Familiarity with web production and web software a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be responsible for own workload and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Build your portfolio while earning valuable real world training!
• This is a part-time unpaid internship with flexible hours.

Please e-mail, cover letter and résumé along with url of online portfolio if applicable:
Raquel Bonassisa
Art Director
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
60 Park Place, 9th Floor

Newark, NJ 07102
rbonassisa@njsymphony.org
No phone calls please

 

FALL DEVELOPMENT INTERN

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

SUMMARY

The Development Department of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly motivated intern to lend support to the Development Department in all areas of development, including donor relations, fundraising, database management and donor events. Intern will participate in preparing and maintaining the department’s donor relations and information management systems, and participate in weekly development meetings. The intern may be required to perform basic administrative tasks such as data entry using a high-end fundraising software and file management. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to interact positively with others in a team-oriented environment.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of classical music a plus. Knowledge of Excel and Access preferred. A sincere desire to make classical music accessible to new and diverse audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a part-time unpaid internship. May be required to perform essential functions of the job during weekend or evening hours.

Please e-mail, fax or mail cover letter and résumé to:

Thomas Daubert

Director of Development

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

60 Park Place, 9th Floor

Newark, NJ 07102

tdaubert@njsymphony.org

Fax: 973.624.9125

No phone calls please.

 
 

FALL MARKETING INTERN

REPORTS TO: Marketing Manager

SUMMARY

The Marketing Department of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra seeks a highly motivated intern to lend support to the Marketing Department in the areas of Subscriptions, Single Tickets and Group Sales. Intern will participate in marketing the NJSO’s student tickets program and a variety of other marketing campaigns and promotions. The intern may be required to perform basic administrative tasks such as data entry, perform basic analytical tasks and participate in grass roots marketing efforts. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing or completed a degree in Marketing, Arts Administration or an equivalent degree and/or experience.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent analytical ability.

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.

• Ability to interact positively with others in a team-oriented environment.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of classical music a plus. Knowledge of Excel preferred. A sincere desire to make classical music accessible to new and diverse audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a part-time unpaid internship with flexible hours.

Please e-mail, fax or mail cover letter and résumé to:

Geoff Anderson

Marketing Manager

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

60 Park Place, 9th Floor

Newark, NJ 07102

ganderson@njsymphony.org

Fax: 973.624.2115

No phone calls please.

 
 
 
The NJSO is an equal opportunity employer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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