Internships / Employment 
Updated January 11, 2011

Internships

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
-The need for volunteer help in most administrative departments is always important.  Please contact us at nccinfo@northernclaycenter.org if you would like to volunteer.

CLAY CAMP ASSISTANTSHIP
Qualified high school and college students may wish to apply for our summer clay camp assistantship. More information on the program and application process is available here.

Employment

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:        Web and Communications Associate

Reports To:    Information and Artists Grants Manager & Sales Gallery and Special Events Manager
Hours:            24 - 30 hours per week on average
Timeline:        Deadline for applications is February 15; tentative start date of March 15, 2012

General Job Description:  This position at Northern Clay Center provides support to the information and communications department in the form of marketing, web content maintenance, and general communications.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

WEB

Website Content, Updates
  • Gather necessary information (text and images) and put into usable format for the web
  • Transfer and adapt newsletter information to web site on monthly and quarterly basis; update info as needed
  • Ensure accuracy of information on web site
  • Expand educational web content through the addition of NCC publications, artist     videos, and Regis Masters program lectures
  • Work with Exhibitions and Sales Gallery staff to maintain gallery and sales functions, updating images and information as needed

Social Media
  • Integrate NCC information distribution channels, including website, facebook page, twitter and blogs
  • Manage content of these channels

COMMUNICATIONS

Newsletter Production
  • Aid in the production of the Clay Center’s quarterly newsletter.  This includes, but is not limited to gathering information from all departments, producing copy and layout for printing, overseeing bulk mailing and other distribution.
    
Marketing/Promotion
Aid the Information and Artists Grants Manager in providing public information and promotion services to all program areas.  This includes, but is not limited to:    
  • Maintaining current media distribution lists and media plan
  • Aid in designing, editing, distributing press releases for special programs
  • Designing, submitting ads to media outlets
  • Distributing emails to recruit new audiences

Other tasks as assigned.

Salary and Benefits & Qualifications
This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position, with an average workweek of 24 - 30 hours.  Pay range is dependent on experience, qualifications, performance, and NCC budget.  Job requires flexible schedule.

Applicants must
  • Have at least a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
  • Be proficient with HTML 5, PHP, and CSS Scripts
  • Be proficient with Macintosh-based programs, especially Adobe
  • Be proficient with database, online sales and point of sales software
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Be able to work on a flexible schedule, to be determined by the supervisors

To Apply:    
Please send a cover letter describing interests and experience, a résumé, salary history, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to Sarah Millfelt, Director, sarahmillfelt@northernclaycenter.org.  

Northern Clay Center is an equal opportunity employer.