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The Flint Hills International Childrens Festival is coming back this year and theres a lot of interesting volunteer opportunities. The festival runs May 28th, 2013 - June 2nd, 2013. There are a variety of shifts available! The only requirement is applicants need to complete a background check. Here is the online application link: http://www.ordway.org/festival/volunteer/application/ The Ordway Flint Hills International Children's Festival is an annual highlight for thousands of children and families as the Ordway and surrounding areas transform with music, dance, art activities, and public art installations. The entire festival is made possible by the generous help of our volunteers! We could not make the Flint Hills International Children's Festival happen without the many people that donate their time. Volunteering at the Festival is a fun way to give back to the community and meet artists of all kinds. We hope you consider volunteering this year! As a thank you to our Festival volunteers, who serve as cross-guards, docents, Festival greeters, and in a variety of other roles, the Ordway provides: Free Parking Free Food Festival T-shirts Opportunities to participate

iLCP is looking to hire an intern for summer 2013 to assist our Visual Assets Manager, Dawn Whitmore, with the cataloguing, sorting, SEO keywording, and general maintenance of the organization's extensive archive of conservation images from some the world's top nature and wildlife photographers. This position is for a minimum of 20 hours per week at our Washington, DC location. Position start date is as soon as possible. What this position offers: Real world experience working with an organization with a stellar reputation in the conservation community. Opportunity to meet and interact with some of the world's top nature and wildlife photographers. Friendly, supportive, and flexible work environment that encourages professional development and growth. Please submit to HR@ilcp.com: Resume with references. Description of past conservation/environmental related activities.

Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwests center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibitions, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists. The Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair is the largest fundraiser for Bellevue Arts Museum. The ARTSfair is scheduled for July 26-28, 2013. Over 300 national leading artists are juried into the ARTSfair by top art professionals. In 2012, over 320,000 people visited this community event to view the art and dance to the music! The Hospitality Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Artist Lounge. The Artist Lounge is a complimentary service to participating artists. The lounge is an area where artists can relax and enjoy food and beverages. The Hospitality Coordinator is responsible for coordinating food and beverage, hospitality donations and keeping the lounge clean. In addition, the Hospitality Coordinator is responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere and will need to come up with a plan of activities such as massage therapist schedule, artist information board, games, etc. The coordinator must be comfortable directing multiple volunteers throughout the 3-day weekend. To apply, submit a recent resume and a brief letter of interest with Hospitality Coordinator Internship in the subject line to Rana San at ranas@bellevuearts.org. Position open until filled. No phone calls please. Volunteers supported by Amica Insurance

INTERNSHIP IN BRIEF This internship is an apprenticeship in Public Relations, as it is applied to Arts Management. Intern will: - learn to write English-language press releases and journalistic-style articles on arts topics - master website/newsletter design using basic HTML and Dreamweaver - assist in publicity photo shoots and ultimately take theatrical production photos - observe and participate in arts marketing strategy meetings with clients of Jonathan Slaff and Associates - compile and maintain press contact databases - learn creative approaches to "the art of the pitch" - apply new skills in website maintenance to the New York Theatre Wire (www.nytheatre-wire.com) and Curator's Choice (www.nymuseums.com), where the intern be trained in writing of news articles, headlines, "teasers," and digests of articles. This practical exercise is intended to raise the intern's English communication skills to a professional level. The intern have the opportunity to measure his/her own writing against the writing he/she is processing. This exercise will also give him/her first-hand experience in working for an actual NY media outlet, on the "other side of the desk," which is ideal training for media relations. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY: Jonathan Slaff & Associates performs media relations for cultural institutions, domestic and foreign government agencies, professional theater and dance companies, fund raising events and civic events, primarily in New York City and its vicinity. The firm solicits print and broadcast media outlets for news/feature story coverage, arts reviews and photo placement. It is one of the few press offices in New York that takes its own press photos. It is a leading theater press office in New York, which publicizes over 60 new works per year. The company specializes in arts promotion for international events, and international staffing is part of our company culture. The company finds the throughput of international interns to be intellectually invigorating and embraces their creative contributions.

Please Touch Museum® seeks a qualified undergraduate or graduate student interested in a great opportunity to learn about the vision of collection objects in an experiential childrens museum. Primary responsibility is assisting the Collections Staff with collections management tasks in the permanent and hands-on collections. This includes assisting with cataloging and data entry, object photography, inventory, and storage organization. Interns will be exposed to most aspects of Collections department operations while at the same time attempting to tailor the internship to that individual's interests and goals. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a positive personality. Internship is part-time, non-paid and begins June 2013 and last until August 2013. College credit can be granted if applicable. Schedule is flexible, some weekend and/or evening work may be necessary. Please e-mail your cover letter and résumé to internships@pleasetouchmuseum.org.

The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City is currently accepting resumes for internships during the 2012-2013 academic year. Description: The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City advances and supports the arts for the benefit of the entire Kansas City region. Benefits: Arts Council interns will gain valuable, hands-on experience in arts administration and nonprofit management. Arts Council events provide excellent networking opportunities with regional arts organizations and artists. Working at the Arts Council provides many opportunities to observe community processes and management of a variety of arts organizations. Interns will develop a working knowledge of Kansas Citys art community, while also learning typical office, clerical skills and business etiquette that will be applicable to any professional environment. Parking is provided, and upon the successful completion of the internship, the intern will receive a letter of recommendation.

The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City is currently accepting resumes for internships available year-round. Description: The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City advances and supports the arts for the benefit of the entire Kansas City region. Benefits: Arts Council interns will gain valuable, hands-on experience in arts administration and nonprofit management. Arts Council events provide excellent networking opportunities with regional arts organizations and artists. Working at the Arts Council provides many opportunities to observe community processes and management of a variety of arts organizations. Interns will develop a working knowledge of Kansas Citys art community, while also learning typical office, clerical skills and business etiquette that will be applicable to any professional environment. Parking is provided, and upon the successful completion of the internship, the intern will receive a letter of recommendation.

Stage Door Conservatory offers internship opportunities for high school and college students interested in acquiring mentoring and supervised work experience in theater production and management, performing arts education, marketing, outreach, fundraising and nonprofit administration. An internship with Stage Door Conservatory can offer you many benefits, including an opportunity to develop your skills, acquire invaluable work-related experience, explore your career interests and network with professionals who may serve as references or contacts as you pursue your academic and employment goals.

Our team at Builders Design is seeking dynamic interns who are interested in gaining "hands on" knowledge and experience in model home design or hospitality/multi-family interiors. We are a national design powerhouse working on projects up and down the East coast. We are rapidly growing and an internship could potentially turn into a full-time job after graduation, if we see the right fit.

Opportunity to work for an international nonprofit in the Washington D.C. area with a mission to build models of multisector collaboration to realize sustainable peace and development. GPF has service projects around the world including Kenya, Malaysia, Paraguay, Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Projects address areas of character education, interfaith collaboration, community development, environmental restoration, and other areas. With support from our communications directors you will have the opportunity to build a Joomla CMS web site with new content, including reports, photos, videos, slideshows and social media. Opportunities for photo and video management/editing as well. Position can include flexible hours (minimal 20 hours/week) and option to work part-time at our Lanham office and part-time remote. www.globalpeace.org