The Appraisers Association of America has opportunities for an intern to learn about non-profit and association management by assisting with all aspects of day-to-day activities. Working closely with the office staff, the intern will gain insight into how a small, fast-paced non-profit and membership organization functions with hands-on work in membership, programs / special events and marketing / communication. Daily tasks include: assisting with member services (database management, benefit package development and implementation, renewal processing and direct mail campaigns); educational programming (development and execution) and communications (assisting with digital and print marketing, social media, research, and appraisal referral requests), as well as additional tasks.
6-12 hours a week, start and end dates are flexible, as are hours. Compensation: $13.50/hour.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
¥ Work with staff to learn Spinternet (a premier membership database that is used across the country) to assist with various tasks, including:
¥ Provide referrals to the general public looking for an appraiser
¥ Updating member information and research notes
¥ Updating program details and registration
¥ Maintaining standing reports
¥ Use Social Media (Hootsuite, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) to publicize upcoming events
¥ Research potential new alliances and prepare files for prospects that may be interested in joining or supporting the organization
¥ Assist with events (registration, information packets, certificates of attendance) such as our Annual Award Luncheon (April), conferences, lectures, and in-house courses
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Student currently enrolled in college or university
• Interest in arts administration (including development and / or membership), fine and decorative arts, art history, event planning, non-profit and association management, and learning about the field of art appraising
• Strong phone and inter-personal skills
• Thorough and proactive, self-motivated and able to manage ongoing tasks
• Strong organizational, writing, and research skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs and Calendar, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred, but not required
• Prior office experience preferred
• Covid-19 Vaccination REQUIRED
- To apply for this internship, please email your cover letter and resume to: communications@appraisersassociation.org
- In the subject line of your email enter: “Last name, 2022 Intern.”