Fall 2008
Costume and Textiles Department
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art invites internship applications for the Department of Costume and Textiles for the fall 2008 semester. Selected interns will assist the curatorial staff with handling, documenting, and researching objects while gaining greater knowledge and hands-on experience within a renowned encyclopedic collection of costume and textiles. The intern must commit to the completion of 240 hours of work throughout the semester for academic credit towards a bachelor's or master’s degree in art history, museum studies, or related field.
Qualifications:
Student currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s level art history, museum studies, or related field program for an internship during the fall/winter 2008 semester. An academic concentration in costume and textiles is preferable.
The ideal candidate is organized and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work as a team player. This candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong working knowledge of MS Office. The ideal candidate must also be a strong researcher. Duties include organizing and documenting objects through the cataloging process, managing digital images for documentation, researching objects, handling objects and rare-books materials, preparing archival storage units, and other such assistance to the curatorial staff.
Interested applicants may submit a CV and a statement of intent to Nancy Carcione via email at carcione@lacma.org.
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
The American Textile History Museum Interns (Lowell, MA)
The American Textile History Museum offers unpaid internships in several departments. The Museum staff will work with a candidate to customize an internship or practicum that achieves the students goals while fitting the Museum's needs and capabilities. A list of intern opportunities is listed below.
ATHM is not able to provide stipends or housing for interns.
Candidates may submit a letter of application and a resume , by mail to the Contact person, c/o American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01854 or call them for more information.
Museum Education Intern:
The Intern will assist with all aspects of the Museum’s educational program. This will include assisting teachers with school-age programs in the classroom, preparing program materials and spaces used for programs including set up and clean up and maintaining database of schools. Interns will also participate in Outreach events. Preference is given to undergraduate senior or graduate student in History, Art History, American Studies, Education, and/or experience in museums. Please contact Sue Bunker, Museum Education Coordinator, 978-441-0400, ext. 234.
Library Intern:
The Library serves as the focal point for researchers, students and others who seek information pertaining to textiles and textiles and the textiles industry. The Library Volunteer assists the Librarian with general library related projects including cataloging, moving and shelving books and research. Preference given to Graduate Student in Library Science. Please Contact Clare Sheriden, Librarian 978-441-0400, ext. 228.
Collections Intern:
The Collections Intern will support the work of the collections department through duties related to cataloguing and photographing objects. These will include research, object storage, and administrative tasks. The intern may also assist with exhibit related duties as needed.
Interns working in the Collections Department should have experience or skills in the following areas: historical research, ability to communicate in written documents, photography, scanning, and computer and database processing. Experience working with museum artifacts preferred. Interest in textiles and American history. Preference is given to graduate students in textile-related fields, history, and museum studies. Please contact Karen Herbaugh, Curator at 978-441-0400, ext. 239.
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
ATHM is not able to provide stipends or housing for interns.
Candidates may submit a letter of application and a resume , by mail to the Contact person, c/o American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01854 or call them for more information.
Museum Education Intern:
The Intern will assist with all aspects of the Museum’s educational program. This will include assisting teachers with school-age programs in the classroom, preparing program materials and spaces used for programs including set up and clean up and maintaining database of schools. Interns will also participate in Outreach events. Preference is given to undergraduate senior or graduate student in History, Art History, American Studies, Education, and/or experience in museums. Please contact Sue Bunker, Museum Education Coordinator, 978-441-0400, ext. 234.
Library Intern:
The Library serves as the focal point for researchers, students and others who seek information pertaining to textiles and textiles and the textiles industry. The Library Volunteer assists the Librarian with general library related projects including cataloging, moving and shelving books and research. Preference given to Graduate Student in Library Science. Please Contact Clare Sheriden, Librarian 978-441-0400, ext. 228.
Collections Intern:
The Collections Intern will support the work of the collections department through duties related to cataloguing and photographing objects. These will include research, object storage, and administrative tasks. The intern may also assist with exhibit related duties as needed.
Interns working in the Collections Department should have experience or skills in the following areas: historical research, ability to communicate in written documents, photography, scanning, and computer and database processing. Experience working with museum artifacts preferred. Interest in textiles and American history. Preference is given to graduate students in textile-related fields, history, and museum studies. Please contact Karen Herbaugh, Curator at 978-441-0400, ext. 239.
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
KBCW TELEVISION INTERNSHIP (San Francisco)
KBCW INTERVIEWING NOW FOR THE SPRING 2009 CREATIVE SERVICES INTERNSHIP
THE CW 44 cable 12
855 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
Television and Film students wanted for the CW “Podsquad” (Spring 2009 session).
The Podsquad is a production intensive internship program. Podsquad members cover a wide variety of local events around the Bay Area, planning, producing, shooting and editing a different field project every week. The creative services internship also involves work at the station: pre-producing, writing, maintaining the website and assisting staff producers and designers.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Check out www.cwbayarea.com/podsquad. Three slots are open for the Spring 2009 semester. Minimum of 10 maximum 20 hours a week, including at least one full shoot day, and one night edit session (Most shoot days are on weekends). Schedules arranged at the beginning of the semester. Send cover, resume and samples of writing or video production links to this posting. No calls please.
Must be enrolled, and eligible for school credit. KBCW is the CW affiliate for the San Francisco Bay Area. A duopoly with CBS5, the CW Bay Area is owned and operated by the CBS television station Group.
Compensation: unpaid
Reply to: podsquad@kbcwtv.com
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
THE CW 44 cable 12
855 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
Television and Film students wanted for the CW “Podsquad” (Spring 2009 session).
The Podsquad is a production intensive internship program. Podsquad members cover a wide variety of local events around the Bay Area, planning, producing, shooting and editing a different field project every week. The creative services internship also involves work at the station: pre-producing, writing, maintaining the website and assisting staff producers and designers.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Check out www.cwbayarea.com/podsquad. Three slots are open for the Spring 2009 semester. Minimum of 10 maximum 20 hours a week, including at least one full shoot day, and one night edit session (Most shoot days are on weekends). Schedules arranged at the beginning of the semester. Send cover, resume and samples of writing or video production links to this posting. No calls please.
Must be enrolled, and eligible for school credit. KBCW is the CW affiliate for the San Francisco Bay Area. A duopoly with CBS5, the CW Bay Area is owned and operated by the CBS television station Group.
Compensation: unpaid
Reply to: podsquad@kbcwtv.com
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
CBS Interactive College Recruiting Intern (San Francisco : SOMA / south beach)
We're Hiring!
About CBS Interactive:
CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the best online content network for information and entertainment. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET, and Last.fm span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news, and business. With more than 150 million people visiting its properties each month, CBS Interactive is a top 10 web property globally.
Job Description:
We are currently auditioning the best and brightest college students to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team as a College Recruiting Intern. Our University relations program focuses on building relationships with top universities while recruiting exceptional and passionate college talent and running a world class intern program.
Responsibilities:
* Partner with college recruiter to ensure a pipeline of candidates for internship and full-time opportunities at CBS Interactive across all of our domestic offices
* Assist in managing college contacts using Salesforce.com and ensure timely follow up
Events Planning:
* Participate in the strategy, planning and execution of university events (ex. career fairs, student group meetings, information sessions, on campus interviews)
* Use creativity and analytical skills to ensure best-in-class results
Research/Analytics:
* Assist in program-building research projects, creatively seek out and pursue a combination of methods to obtain data, make recommendations based on results
* Work with the college recruiter to design, interpret, and analyze reports
Special Projects:
* Contribute to and own projects as a member of the Talent Acquisition team
* Ensure successful completion of projects by contributing at meetings and taking on assignments
Skill and Experience Requirements:
* Combination of education and experience in event planning and/or project management
* Strong written and verbal communications skills
* Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Prior experience creating and managing excel databases and using databases for reporting purposes
* Proven leadership skills
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* We are seeking a self-starter who has a genuine interest in the subject matter and is actively pursuing a career in human resources, recruiting and / or college recruiting
*Current college Junior or Senior
* 3.0 GPA
To be considered for this position at CBS Interactive, please click here.
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
About CBS Interactive:
CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the best online content network for information and entertainment. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET, and Last.fm span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news, and business. With more than 150 million people visiting its properties each month, CBS Interactive is a top 10 web property globally.
Job Description:
We are currently auditioning the best and brightest college students to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team as a College Recruiting Intern. Our University relations program focuses on building relationships with top universities while recruiting exceptional and passionate college talent and running a world class intern program.
Responsibilities:
* Partner with college recruiter to ensure a pipeline of candidates for internship and full-time opportunities at CBS Interactive across all of our domestic offices
* Assist in managing college contacts using Salesforce.com and ensure timely follow up
Events Planning:
* Participate in the strategy, planning and execution of university events (ex. career fairs, student group meetings, information sessions, on campus interviews)
* Use creativity and analytical skills to ensure best-in-class results
Research/Analytics:
* Assist in program-building research projects, creatively seek out and pursue a combination of methods to obtain data, make recommendations based on results
* Work with the college recruiter to design, interpret, and analyze reports
Special Projects:
* Contribute to and own projects as a member of the Talent Acquisition team
* Ensure successful completion of projects by contributing at meetings and taking on assignments
Skill and Experience Requirements:
* Combination of education and experience in event planning and/or project management
* Strong written and verbal communications skills
* Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Prior experience creating and managing excel databases and using databases for reporting purposes
* Proven leadership skills
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* We are seeking a self-starter who has a genuine interest in the subject matter and is actively pursuing a career in human resources, recruiting and / or college recruiting
*Current college Junior or Senior
* 3.0 GPA
To be considered for this position at CBS Interactive, please click here.
Posted by Jessica Kwok on 11/7/2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Gilt Groupe (styling) - NYC
Company Background
Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access to high-end fashion and luxury brands at highly discounted prices. The company currently works with a roster of nearly 200 up-and-coming and established brands in the women’s, men’s, children’s, and home fashions categories.
Gilt Groupe was founded by an experienced team with proven track records at successful luxury fashion companies. Gilt Groupe is a fully funded company and is currently based in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood in New York City.
Job Description:
Working alongside our seasoned team of art directors and fashion stylists, you’ll assist in styling high-end luxury shoots in our Brooklyn photo studio. As a fashion or design student, this is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience from a company that is radically changing the retail landscape.
Qualifications:
If interested, please email careers@gilt.com.
Posted By: Meredith Lynch
GUCCI Intern (Public Relations) -NYC
Gucci is currently looking for some fabulous interns.
The Gucci Press Office is looking for interns for the Spring 2009 semester. Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Supporting Public Relations team across all product categories including: Men’s and Women’s Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, and Fine Jewelry and Watches
- Maintaining the organization of the sample showroom
- Assisting the sample trafficking, new sample inventory and gifting initiatives
- Coordinating messenger services and international shipments
- General administrative duties
We are looking for someone with an interest in Fashion Public Relations and prefer candidates with prior fashion, public relations or corporate office experience. Professionalism is a must. We would like candidates to commit 3 full days a week, from January until May. This internship is offered in exchange for academic credit only; applicants who will not receive credit will not be eligible to participate.
Interested candidates can forward resumes to Pintern@us.gucci.com
Posted By: Meredith Lynch
Zac Posen Internship (sales) -NYC
Company: Zac Posen
Email: SMAH@ZACPOSEN.COM
Website: www.zacposen.com
Internship Location: Tribeca
Details of Internship:
Zac Posen is launching a new contemporary collection! We are looking for sales interns to help with merchandising the line for the Spring 2010 season.
Sales interns will be involved in marketing, distribution and planning with high-end retailers and licensing partners. Interns will be required to dedicate at least 3 days per week during the spring semester from January 2009 - May 2009.
The internship can be applied toward college credit only. Interns will leave the company with hands-on experience and an excellent foundation for the fashion business.
** Interested candidates can send their resume to smah@zacposen.com **
Posted By: Meredith Lynch
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