Intern with JRACraft
NOW HIRING: COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN
James Renwick Alliance for Craft
PAID Nonprofit Communications & Special Events Internship
Application deadline: February 1, 2023
Internship dates: March 1 - May 12, 2023
Stipend: $2,500
Hours: 14 hours/week during regular business hours, M-F 10am-5pm (with possible additional hours during special events). Schedule to be determined with candidate.
Location: Virtual with occasional in-person meetings and events (5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20015)
The James Renwick Alliance Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to assist in the operations of one of the nation’s leading nonprofit for advancing contemporary American craft art as we plan Spring Craft Weekend, a weekend recognizing achievements in American Craft. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and collaborations, interns become integral members of our team. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work. You will, among other things, undertake projects relating to public relations, marketing, fundraising, event planning, and arts administration.
About the James Renwick Alliance for Craft (JRACraft):
JRACraft is a vibrant group of art enthusiasts, collectors, artists, educators, students, and art professionals who share a passion for contemporary American craft. Our members enjoy a diverse year-round schedule of programs including social events, educational lectures and tours, and art-inspired excursions.
We are committed to advancing scholarship, education, and public appreciation of craft art, as well as promoting individual achievements of excellence and innovation in the craft field. As an independent nonprofit organization, the JRACraft has provided more than $3 million for acquisitions, exhibitions, public programs, and publications to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery - our nation’s showcase of contemporary American craft.
Required:
James Renwick Alliance for Craft
PAID Nonprofit Communications & Special Events Internship
Application deadline: February 1, 2023
Internship dates: March 1 - May 12, 2023
Stipend: $2,500
Hours: 14 hours/week during regular business hours, M-F 10am-5pm (with possible additional hours during special events). Schedule to be determined with candidate.
Location: Virtual with occasional in-person meetings and events (5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20015)
The James Renwick Alliance Internship Program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to assist in the operations of one of the nation’s leading nonprofit for advancing contemporary American craft art as we plan Spring Craft Weekend, a weekend recognizing achievements in American Craft. Through a combination of learning experiences, work projects, and collaborations, interns become integral members of our team. Interns are expected to participate in daily activities, contribute skills and ideas, and produce excellent work. You will, among other things, undertake projects relating to public relations, marketing, fundraising, event planning, and arts administration.
About the James Renwick Alliance for Craft (JRACraft):
JRACraft is a vibrant group of art enthusiasts, collectors, artists, educators, students, and art professionals who share a passion for contemporary American craft. Our members enjoy a diverse year-round schedule of programs including social events, educational lectures and tours, and art-inspired excursions.
We are committed to advancing scholarship, education, and public appreciation of craft art, as well as promoting individual achievements of excellence and innovation in the craft field. As an independent nonprofit organization, the JRACraft has provided more than $3 million for acquisitions, exhibitions, public programs, and publications to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery - our nation’s showcase of contemporary American craft.
Required:
- Availability in-person for Spring Craft Weekend, May 5 - 7, 2023
- Self motivation and discipline to work effectively
- Ability to produce clear and accurate written content
- Working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram
- Knowledge of basic administrative programs (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and G-suite)
- Strong organizational skills and accuracy, attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Enthusiasm for the arts nonprofit industry
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or video creation a plus
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Interested in being an active part of the James Renwick Alliance for Craft? Join one of our committees and help us expand the reach and impact of our organization. If you are interested in getting involved, please email info@jra.org.
standing committees:
Allocations - The Allocations Committee is responsible for funding requests made to the James Renwick Alliance and making recommendations for funding to the Board.
Programing - The Programs Committee, under the direction of the VP for Programs, shall help ensure a robust annual programming schedule. The committee will come up with ideas for possible events, programs, trips; provide preliminary research assistance to aid program coordinators with planning; and designate program coordinators to plan and execute programming.
Finance - The Finance Committee shall, under the direction of the Treasurer, provide oversight for accurate financial reporting to the board. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the FY budget prior to board approval. The committee will assist in the selection of an audit company to do the yearly audit and review the audit before it is finalized. The committee will advise the Director and assist with any financial questions that may arise.
Membership - The Membership Committee is responsible generally for maintaining and increasing the number of members to the Alliance. The responsibilities of the Membership Committee include current Member retention, development of member solicitations, supporting successful integration and engagement of new members, and supervision of any other general membership recruitment efforts. The Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board the categories of Alliance membership and the level of donation requested for each category.
Marketing - The Marketing Committee is responsible generally for publicity of all Alliance activities. This responsibility shall be carried out in conjunction with the Education Committee, the Fellowship Committee and other committees as may be appropriate. The Publicity Committee shall be responsible for all Alliance publications.
Development - The Development Committee is be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Alliance other than the general solicitation and maintenance of individual memberships. This includes fundraising for acquisitions, special projects, corporate fundraising, fundraising from foundations, government funding through various sources, fundraising for fellowship activities, and the development of new fundraising activities.
Programing - The Programs Committee, under the direction of the VP for Programs, shall help ensure a robust annual programming schedule. The committee will come up with ideas for possible events, programs, trips; provide preliminary research assistance to aid program coordinators with planning; and designate program coordinators to plan and execute programming.
Finance - The Finance Committee shall, under the direction of the Treasurer, provide oversight for accurate financial reporting to the board. The committee will be responsible for reviewing the FY budget prior to board approval. The committee will assist in the selection of an audit company to do the yearly audit and review the audit before it is finalized. The committee will advise the Director and assist with any financial questions that may arise.
Membership - The Membership Committee is responsible generally for maintaining and increasing the number of members to the Alliance. The responsibilities of the Membership Committee include current Member retention, development of member solicitations, supporting successful integration and engagement of new members, and supervision of any other general membership recruitment efforts. The Committee shall be responsible for recommending to the Board the categories of Alliance membership and the level of donation requested for each category.
Marketing - The Marketing Committee is responsible generally for publicity of all Alliance activities. This responsibility shall be carried out in conjunction with the Education Committee, the Fellowship Committee and other committees as may be appropriate. The Publicity Committee shall be responsible for all Alliance publications.
Development - The Development Committee is be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Alliance other than the general solicitation and maintenance of individual memberships. This includes fundraising for acquisitions, special projects, corporate fundraising, fundraising from foundations, government funding through various sources, fundraising for fellowship activities, and the development of new fundraising activities.
AD-HOC COMMITTEES:
Caucus - The Caucus Committee will plan 2-3 events for Caucus members annually. The committee will reach out to new Caucus members and lapsed members and represent Caucus Members interests. The Caucus committee should report to the Membership Committee.
Distinguished Artist Series - The Distinguished Artist Committee identifies four artists a year who can participate in the series and support the planning and execution. The Distinguished Artist committee should report to the Programs Committee.
JRA Day - The JRA Day Committee plans and executes JRA Day, the annual JRACraft fundraiser and one-day showcase and sale for artist members of the Alliance. The JRA Day committee should report to the Finance Committee.
Craft Quarterly - The Quarterly Committee write articles as needed and identifies articles and potential writers/editors for the publication and reports to the Marketing Committee.
Spring Craft Weekend - The Spring Craft Weekend Committee plans and executes Spring Craft Weekend. Each event has a chair or co-chair. The Spring Craft Weekend committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Trips - The Trips Committee shall research potential trip locations; identify potential trip leaders; provide support to staff with any trip-related tasks and report to Programs Committee.
Distinguished Artist Series - The Distinguished Artist Committee identifies four artists a year who can participate in the series and support the planning and execution. The Distinguished Artist committee should report to the Programs Committee.
JRA Day - The JRA Day Committee plans and executes JRA Day, the annual JRACraft fundraiser and one-day showcase and sale for artist members of the Alliance. The JRA Day committee should report to the Finance Committee.
Craft Quarterly - The Quarterly Committee write articles as needed and identifies articles and potential writers/editors for the publication and reports to the Marketing Committee.
Spring Craft Weekend - The Spring Craft Weekend Committee plans and executes Spring Craft Weekend. Each event has a chair or co-chair. The Spring Craft Weekend committee reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Trips - The Trips Committee shall research potential trip locations; identify potential trip leaders; provide support to staff with any trip-related tasks and report to Programs Committee.