Internship: Strategic Communications

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Marketing
Chicago

Requirements

MCA Internships are geared towards current college students and recent graduates ( <1 year ) who are interested in contemporary art and have a passion for learning more about how museums work.
Candidates must be interested in exploring a potential career in the cultural sector.
Interns must be able to work up to 24 hours per week onsite for the entirety of the internship period.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, demonstrate excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), organized, and able to manage assignments with attention to detail.
Ability to perform occasional light lifting.

Responsibilities

Work with our Communications team to help build and support holistic marketing and communications campaigns to support the Museum, and its exhibitions, programs, and offerings.
Research and help to produce collateral materials as directed.
Update media contact lists; assist with social media, email, web, and advertising campaigns.
Collect and report data from campaigns.
Develop an understanding of the business operations of a communications department by assisting with budgets, reporting, and vendor coordination.
Work with members from other departments to understand how staff collaborates across the Museum on exhibitions, committee meetings, and other projects.
Participate in departmental meetings and MCA staff events.

FAQs

What will the Strategic Communications Intern learn during their time at the MCA?

The intern will have the opportunity to learn about marketing, media relations, community engagement, and creative direction.

Will the intern be involved in any hands-on projects during their internship?

Yes, the intern will have the opportunity to work on various projects related to strategic communications at the MCA.

Are there any specific skills or qualifications required for this internship?

While prior experience in communications or marketing is a plus, we welcome all applicants who are eager to learn and contribute to our communications team.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

The MCA is an innovative and compelling center of contemporary art.

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Mission & Purpose

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the MCA boasts a gift store, bookstore, restaurant, 300-seat theater, and a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.