AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

PROJECT COORDINATOR ā€“ PAID INTERNSHIP
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Coordinate the Hollywood Arts Councilā€™s 28th Annual Childrenā€™s Festival of the
Arts (attendance 3,000+), a free community event to be held at Paramount
Pictures, August 11th.Ā This highly responsible position
reports directly to the President and Executive Director and includes:
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* Artist recruitment and follow up
* Scheduling of artist workshops and performances
* Meet with Paramount Pictures liaison regarding festival site and logistics
* Outreach to community organizations meetings including appearing at Neighborhood Council meetings to enroll and inform stakeholders about the event.Ā
* Budget oversight i.e. being aware of budget limitations; negotiate accordingly
* Publicity follow up including festival flyer production
* Research outlets for press release and brochure distribution
* Confirm vendors for rentals, food, sound, security
* Day of event supervision from load-in to closing and load-out
* Event wrap up inc. letters of acknowledgement to performers, volunteers and donors
* Evaluation and updating of Festival ā€ How Toā€¯ Manual
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The
main qualifications for this position are confidence, strong people skills and
a willingness to learn and follow direction. Good organization skills required
and some special event experience helpful.Ā Excellent computer skills are
a must. Open to college students Class of 2015 or earlier. Ā
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The
successful candidate will learn how a small to mid-sized non-profit arts
organization functions and what it provides to its community.Ā The intern
will learn all aspects of producing a high-visibility festival Ā through
valuable hands-on experience. Intern will follow a step-by-step manual created
and updated by previous 10 years interns.
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Immediately
opening; internship thru August 16. Send resume and cover letter to:Ā HACAdmin@hollywoodartscouncil.org.Ā
No telephone calls, please.

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