Are you looking for something to do this summer that is both fun and great on-the-job experience? Well, you're in luck, because Gallery 400 is looking for summer interns! Internships at Gallery 400 offer education and professional experience at a dynamic public art venue and university resource.

Appointments will run May 2011 - August 2011 and require a commitment of 10-20 hours per week, depending on appointment. These are unpaid internships. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to UICgallery400@gmail.com with "internship" in the subject line by Monday, April 4.

So, send us your application and let us know why you would be a great addition to the Gallery 400 staff!

Archive:

Gallery 400 seeks an undergraduate or graduate student intern interested in assisting with Gallery 400’s current effort to reorganize and digitize its archive in preparation for a new website and online archival database.

Job duties include:

• Assisting the gallery archivist in inventorying and organizing documentation and historical material.
• Editing scanned images in Photoshop
• Embedding metadata into digital images
• Uploading digitized material onto the gallery’s website
• Editing the archive for digital accessibility

Desirable skills in a candidate include a high degree of organization and attention to detail, writing skills, and knowledge of Photoshop, Excel, and Adobe Bridge.

Communications:

Gallery 400 seeks an undergraduate or graduate student intern interested in assisting with gallery marketing for the exhibitions, lectures, film and video screenings, and other programs.

Job duties include:

• Assisting the marketing staff to maintain the marketing calendar
• Archiving press clippings
• Assisting in updating social networking tools within established gallery conventions
• Maintaining mailing list
• Assisting with documenting exhibitions
• Assisting with distribution of marketing materials

Desirable skills in a candidate include a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills. Familiarity with social networking websites, digital cameras, and knowledge of Photoshop, Excel, and Adobe Bridge is preferred.

Design:

Gallery 400 seeks an undergraduate or graduate student intern interested in assisting the gallery with the design of all marketing materials for exhibitions, film and video screenings, lectures, and other programs.

Job duties include:

• Using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator templates to create posters and flyers

• Creating new designs for other printed and digital materials

Desirable skills in a candidate include a high degree of organization and attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills, ability to create materials in a timely manner, and ability to stay on task without supervision. Candidate should possess knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, and HTML. Please submit two designed objects with your application.

Outreach and Education:

Gallery 400 seeks an undergraduate or graduate student intern interested in assisting with outreach by creating visibility for Gallery 400, its exhibitions and programs, and in attracting new audiences.

Job duties include:

• Conducting research on prospective audiences, both within the UIC community and in greater Chicago
• Assisting in the development of student-oriented programming
• Direct communication with student or campus groups
• Coordinating and ensuring the availability of gallery resources to students
• Developing teaching resources for educators
• Assisting in social networking and marketing

Desirable skills in a candidate include a high degree of organization, familiarity with Chicago-area communities, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with social networking websites, digital cameras, and knowledge of Photoshop, Excel, and Adobe Bridge is preferred.

Preparator:

Gallery 400 seeks an undergraduate or graduate student intern interested in gaining art handling and installation experience in a professional gallery setting. This position is an excellent opportunity for students to develop valuable preparatory experience and polish their professional installation skills.

Job duties include:

• Assisting in gallery installation and preparation (includes working with lighting, wall patching, painting and artwork installing)
• Assisting with documentation and archiving of exhibitions
• Assisting in the maintenance of Gallery 400 facilities

This position requires very good verbal communication skills and great interest in working with your hands. Candidates should possess familiarity with basic tools, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds. Basic knowledge and familiarity with a variety of tools, materials, and AV equipment is preferred.