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Employment Opportunities
Undergraduate and Graduate Internships
HSC is currently seeking applicants for the following Fall-Winter 2011-12 internships: Development and Communications, and Design Education. This cohort of Interns will participate in a structured program of training, peer learning and practical application.
Development and Communications Internship
8-10 Hours or 1-2 days/week
Application Deadline: Friday, October 7th, 2011
Development and Communications Interns will gain first hand experience in all aspects of non-profit communications and development in a small cultural non-profit. In addition
Training and peer learning opportunities will include:
• An orientation to HSC’s work, methodology and fundraising strategy
• Staff and peer group discussions
• Networking opportunities
Tasks will include:
• Funding research
• Researching non-profit business models
• Assisting with media outreach
• Assisting with story angles and developing press releases
• Assisting with website management and updates
• Assisting with planning for an annual fundraising event
• Assisting with foundation, corporate and government grant proposals
• Assisting with individual donor solicitations
Candidates should have the following interests and skills:
• Interest in the mission of the organization
• Interest in Urbanism, Community Planning and Design
• Basic Word Press skills
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills
• Familiarity with Adobe CS programs
Design Education Internship
8-10 Hours or 1-2 days/week
Application Deadline: Friday, October 7th, 2011
Design Education Interns will assist with Hester Street Collaborative’s design education program, Ground Up, at public schools in Chinatown and the Lower East Side.
Training and peer learning opportunities will include:
• An orientation to HSC’s design education work and methodology.
• Staff and peer critiques & discussions
• Networking opportunities
Practical Application Tasks include:
• Assisting teaching artists with planning and material preparation
• Assisting with prototyping student built projects
• Assisting with teaching of design education programming
• Assisting with documentation of workshops
• Assisting with maintenance of an outdoor classroom
• Assisting the management of a youth screen-printing workshop
Candidates should have the following interests and skills:
• A strong interest in developing design education skills
• A desire to work collaboratively in a classroom
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Large scale art-making and building skills
• Gardening skills
Candidates interested in any of the above internship positions should send a cover letter, two work samples, and resume to Gauri Goyal: gauri@hesterstreet.org. Please note, all internships are unpaid.
High School Internships
HSC’s Citizen Designer internship program is a six-week long summer session open to both high-school and college students. We’re looking for dynamic students interested in design for social change that wish to have an in-depth experience working on a variety of projects. Interns typically commit 3-5 days per week and work in group settings in our workshop, or on site at our Lower East Side and Chinatown projects. Students who have an interest in art, design, or activism are encouraged to apply.
During the school year, HSC looks for dynamic undergraduate or graduate level interns. Students who have an interest in any of the following are encouraged to apply: urban planning, community development, architecture, public art, arts education, nonprofit management, public relations and marketing. Interns must be able to commit at least 15-20 hours per week and can be engaged in both our administrative and programmatic work. We’re looking for candidates who will be able receive school credit or outside funding for their time.
To apply for the Summer of 2012, send a resume and cover letter to Dylan House, Program Manager: dylan@hesterstreet.org
Volunteer
HSC is always looking for creative educators, fabricators, artists, designers and administrators to work on our projects. Our projects wouldn’t exist without support from dedicated volunteers. Here are some ways you can get involved:
- Teach: Volunteer to assist HSC educators in an NYC public school classroom to help students build a project as part of our Ground Up design education program.
- Design and Build: Help create design proposals or prepare building materials in our woodshop for public art installations, garden projects, or other public space improvements.
- Organize: Get involved in HSC’s organizing and advocacy efforts for local community design and planning initiatives in Lower Manhattan.
To learn more about the volunteer opportunities above or to propose your own ideas to support HSC’s design work, contact Dylan House, Program Manager. We will work with you to accommodate your schedule and interests. Fill out our volunteer form and send it with a brief email to dylan@hesterstreet.org