Public Programs Internship

Description

Department: Curatorial

Mentor/Supervisor: Marley Trigg Stewart

Internship Summary:

Public Programs at ICP's Center for Visual Culture produces more than 60  public programs a year that promote adult learning and visual literacy  within the fields of photography, humanities, and visual culture. Public  program events include: The Naomi Rosenblum ICP Talks Photographer  Lecture Series, PhotoSLAM, Late Night ICP, Cameras & Coffee, as well  as panels, lectures, book signings, film screenings, performances,  symposia, Photobook Fest, and more. The Public Programs Intern will work  closely with the Public Programs/Curatorial team to assist in planning,  organizing, and executing various public program events and community  engagement activities. This role offers hands-on experience in public  program production, museum education, and community engagement.

Internship Project Description:

During the internship term, the intern will focus on developing  post-program procedures that includes gathering program data through  post-program surveys, learning data tracking, hosting in-person focus  groups to better understand our audience, and creating content features  and recaps for programs. The intern will be involved in various stages  of event planning and coordination, from concept development to  post-event evaluation.

Daily Duties:

This role will help with research, development, and organization of  future public programs and will specifically set up systems and  procedures for data collecting for programs and for post-program recaps.  The role will provide hands-on support for program production during  events, learning best practices in event production.

Learning objectives and skills to be learned:

Understand fundamental principles of public program planning, including  concept development and timeline creation. Coordinate event logistics  for public programs, including setting up the space, engaging with  audiences, and A/V practices. Gain proficiency in ticketing and  marketing software for tasks like attendee registration, RSVP tracking,  and data analysis. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams  to ensure cohesive event messaging and coordination. Develop  problem-solving skills to address challenges during event planning and  execution, adapting quickly to changing circumstances. Learn how to  conduct post-event evaluations to assess success, gather feedback, and  identify areas for improvement. Learn how to promote programs and create  post-program engagement entrypoints

Additional Training and Development:

The intern will be trained on how to create run of shows and other  program production materials. They will learn two ticketing softwares  (ACME and Ticketleap) as well as receive basic training in Mailchimp and  Survey Monkey. They will attend weekly meetings with the Associate  Director of Public Programs and Programs manager and will regularly  collaborate with the membership and marketing teams. Part of this role  also includes atttending exhibitions and public programs at other  institutions, to learn more about the programming and curatorial field.

Orientation plan:

Introduction to the organization’s mission, values, and key  stakeholders. Overview of the Curatorial/Public Programs department’s  goals, strategies, and upcoming events. Familiarization with event  management software, databases, and other planning tools. Introduction  to other collaborating departments: Marketing and Communications,  Development, Education, Finance, and Visitor Experience.

Requirements

Intern Qualifications:

Proficient familiarity and knowledge in photography, photographic  processes, and/or visual culture (contemporary or historical) Strong  organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Professional  interaction with speakers, audience members, and team members.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and  Canva. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Passion for  ICP’s mission and values.