News December 14, 2017

Small Center is hiring student interns!

Apply by January 2nd, 2018

Small Center is seeking a part-time administrative intern. Through this paid internship, you will gain office and event-management experience by working alongside staff in a community design center affiliated with the Tulane School of Architecture.

Responsibilities may include:

• Writing and design assignments, including creating press releases and flyers

• Setting up and taking down chairs, tables, food, and AV equipment on event days

• Preparing gallery for shows, including printing and cutting signs, and hanging pieces

• Scheduling and contacting potential speakers through both email and phone

• Photographing event speakers and audience members

• Answering telephone inquiries and entering MailChimp contacts into the digital database

• Canvassing the neighborhood and campus for upcoming events

• Assisting with research and writing for upcoming and past projects

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

• Professional phone manner

• Friendly, polite, and team-oriented

• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work both independently and collaboratively

• Must be comfortable with climbing short heights and lifting 20 pounds

• Must be available to work monthly events on Monday and Tuesday evenings

Bonus points for:

• Interest in community-driven design, social justice, and/or architecture

• Graphic design skills and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Previous office experience

Additional Info:

• $12 per hour

• Time commitment is 6–10 hours per week with a regular schedule

• Preference for those who can continue Summer 2018 and Fall 2018

• Non-architecture students and those who are early on in their degree programs, especially first-years, sophomores, and first-year doctoral candidates, are encouraged to apply

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to baronne@tulane.edu by January 2, 2018, with the subject line “Admin Internship Spring 2018.” Interviews will take place at 1725 Baronne the week of January 16, 2018. No phone calls please.