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ART FROM THE STREETS EVENTS INTERN
About:
Art From the Streets believes that making art is good for everyone. The mission of Art
From the Streets (AFTS) is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the
positive spirit of homeless and at risk homeless people is nurtured through artistic
expression, and to provide them with a source of pride and income through the sale of
their work.
AFTS has supported hundreds of homeless people in the making of art through our
open studio sessions, and the sale of their work through our annual shows. Thousands
have attended our annual shows over the years, generating art sales for more than 100
artists. Through its annual shows and open studio sessions, AFTS fosters awareness of
and compassion for our homeless neighbors. It restores a sense of connection and
community disrupted by the isolating stigma of homelessness, and helps nurture all†of
our spirits through the creation of art.
Position†Duties
● Help with event planning (gallery shows, volunteer events, fundraisers, etc.)
● Aid Director in administrative duties
● Initiates/participates in publicizing,marketing events, and social media
● Maintain events calendar and keep up with email communications
● Pull artwork for shows
● Photographing events
● Optional: Opportunity to blog about AFTS events
Desired†Skills
● Organized; loves calendars
● Responsive; must be quick at email/phone/SMS communications
● Self-starter
● Communicative and open; likes to work on teams
● Can juggle multiple tasks at once
● Flexible individual that may have to work some nights and weekends
● Preferred: previous knowledge with event planning, nonprofit work, or community
engagement
What†We†Offer
● Gain knowledge about nonprofit work
● Chance to network with professionals who are passionate about nonprofit work
● Develop skills in a wide range of work (no day is the same!)
● Flexible scheduling
General†Information
● Unpaid internship
● 0-10 hours/week
● Work is from home or at event/meeting locations
● Volunteer Opportunities with our Open Studio
How†to†Apply∫
Email Kelley Worden, Executive Director for AFTS, your CV and why you’re interested
and qualified for this position. If interested in blogging for AFTS, please also include 1-2
writing samples on a topic of your choice.
director@artfromthestreetsÆorg