Communications and Marketing Intern

Irish Arts Center is seeking a creative, detail-oriented marketing intern with great follow-through skills and a desire to join our fast paced team. The marketing intern provides assistance for the implementation of promotional activities across our diverse and robust event programming schedule: social media marketing, collateral production, PR, street teams, audience outreach and development, website maintenance, budgeting, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fun and friendly environment in each of the disciplines encompassed in IAC's programming (theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film, literature, and cultural education).

Internships are a 20 hour per week commitment. Most of the work is virtual, between 10am to 6pm on weekdays. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for in-person events. This position allows room for self-direction, with oversight and real ability to learn the workings of a fast-paced development office. We are open to customizing the experience to meet the needs and interests of the individual. 

As IAC is committed to representing diverse identities in our artistic programming, so too are we committed to diverse representations in our administrative team. We are an equal opportunity employer, and will consider all applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed (religion), color, sex (including gender expression), national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The communications and marketing intern will assist with:

Content

• Social media and email marketing: development and drafting of content for Irish Arts Center platforms
• Project management of marketing materials including digital ads, direct mail, posters, programs, fliers, and email marketing and social media assets
• Marketing outreach: Researching and contacting prospective partner orgs for cross-promotions and group sales.
• Online customer service
• Organization of press materials

Performances & Exhibitions

• On-site support for some events, including social media coverage

Administration

• Budget maintenance and check request processing
• Basic navigation within our CRM (Tessitura) and email marketing provider (WordFly)
• Digital filing
• Updating poster frames around the building

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written communication skills 
• Proofreading skills
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Research and organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently and take direction from several members of a team 
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment 
• Familiarity with a range of computer programs, including the Microsoft Office suite  
• Interest and talent in creative writing a bonus, but not required

ABOUT IRISH ARTS CENTER 

Irish Arts Center (IAC) is a national and international home for artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Based in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, Irish Arts Center presents, develops, supports, and promotes work from established and emerging artists, providing cultural experiences that are innovative, collaborative, diverse, authentic, and emotionally and intellectually transporting, meet the highest standards of excellence, and celebrate our common humanity in an environment of Irish hospitality. Founded in 1972, throughout our history the Center has also provided community education programs and access to the arts for adults and children of all ages and ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Irish Arts Center recently completed construction of a $60 million landmark new permanent home, including a state of the art flexible performance and arts space for the presentation and development of work across a range of disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, literature and the humanities; classrooms and studio spaces for education programs, development, and collaboration; technology to stream and distribute content on the digital platform; and an avenue-facing lobby café that will be a hub for hospitality and interaction between artists and audiences. As part of a second phase, IAC will renovate its adjacent existing 51st Street building to provide a second, intimate performance space—the historic Irish Arts Center theatre—optimized for the most intimate live music and conversation, recordings, podcasts, master classes and special events, and a beautiful new courtyard entrance on 51st Street where the historic Irish Arts Center and the new building will meet. 

• Free entry to any regularly ticketed IAC event for the duration of the internship, whenever possible 
• Free registration for one 6-8 week class within one year of completion of internship 
• Assistance in receiving course credit, where available