2008 Fall Internships Still Available!
Facets Internships are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit organizations & PR.
Facets Graphic Design Intern
Assist Facets' in-house graphic designer with marketing related projects, including poster artwork, DVD artwork, film schedule layouts, mailings, banners, postcards, sell sheets, brochures, catalogs, email campaigns, and other media associated with promoting Facets' film screenings and DVD Exclusives from a practical and aesthetic standpoint. Requires 3 full days per week; Friday availability (all or part of day) required. Proficiency in Photoshop InDesign and Quark are helpful, but mastery is not required. Page layout skills and creativity are key.
CICFF Press Coordinator
Intern will assist and/or manage Festival and special program press and promotional efforts. Should be self-motivated, should possess good writing skills. Will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Previous journalism or photography experience a plus. Duties include: Preparing and sending press kits, press releases, film information & film theme information sheets; Researching, contacting & following up with press & publicity contacts (national & local press, niche & ethnic press, consulates, etc.); Taking publicity photos of Festival events; Coordinating & sending press tape dubs of Festival films; Organizing press clipping book for year.
Compensation:
Internships are unpaid however, they do include many perks with Facets Cinema, Video Rentals, Facets Film School classes, plus free soda & popcorn. Most of all, Facets internships are an intense and rewarding learning experience with a unique and celebrated Chicago non-profit arts organization.
Application:
There is no application deadline although application materials should be submitted 2-6 months prior to the upcoming internship session. Internships are roughly seasonal (Winter/Spring, Summer, & Fall). Submission materials include:
· Internship Application: Available online at www.facets.org, www.cicff.org, by request at internships@facets.org or by phone at 773-281-9075.
· Resume
· Cover Letter: Send a cover letter, in the form of a personal statement, of no more than 500 words explaining what an internship with Facets means to you.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and Internship Application to Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator via email, fax or mail (below). Interviews for finalists will ONLY be considered after all materials are received.
Questions? Contact Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator at 773-281-9075, internships@facets.org.
Contact:
Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator
Facets Multi-Media, Inc.
1517 West Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614 USA
Tel: 773-281-9075
Fax: 773-929-0266
E-mail: internships@facets.org
www.facets.org & www.cicff.org
