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The way you have designed the Center’s booth at Pride draws a crowd. The lighting is set to enhance the mood of the room. Just the right floral arrangements are placed at the center of each table. You found just the right image to portray the theme of the party. Children smile along the parade route as you pass out pom-poms and balloons that you got donated for the event.

There are internships and there are INTERNSHIPS! Center interns that work in the cultural arm of the organization get to work behind the scenes in a variety of artistic and creative ways and have the opportunity to work on the front lines of community engagement and outreach. Not only do they get to work towards the fulfillment and progress of the community, they have the opportunity to do so while being a part of that community. These internships are real world, LGBT nonprofit experiences that are fast paced and exciting; at the end of the day you worked hard and rest well knowing that you played a part in your community reaching and exceeding their collective goals. 

The Cultural Programs Department at the Center provides an eclectic array of artistic, literary, theatrical and cinematic programs that celebrate and educate LGBT communities throughout the New York City Metropolitan area. These programs allow the Center to acknowledge and support our diverse cultural heritage, through performances, film screenings, art exhibits, speaking engagements, and other events featuring the leading cultural figures of our community. And this is your opportunity to learn while being a part of it.

The Center is currently accepting new applicants for the spring/summer 2012 Cultural Programs internship program. The core areas of focus will include event production and programming and assistance in the coordination of all aspects of the Center’s 2012 Pride activities. The intern will work approximately 15-25 hours a week. What more will you do, you might ask. The duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

 • Assist in curating and producing the Center’s array of LGBT and allied speakers, artists, authors, performers, and filmmakers.

• Assist in basic programming and production management, artist research and communications, season planning, marketing and outreach, and office administration.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Center’s Pride plan in 2012, supporting the Cultural Programs Coordinator who will serve as Pride Coordinator.

• Attend all Center Pride events in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, any additional special Pride events, and act as a positive representative of the Center.

• Assist in the evaluation of Pride activities and make recommendations for implementation and strategic planning for future years

Requirements: Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and communication skills; be proficient with MS Office suite products; be detailed oriented; and thrive at working independently and collaboratively (a good sense of humor is also appreciated). Knowledge and familiarity of LGBT communities and issues is strongly preferred; a high sense of responsibility and commitment to the mission of the Center required. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Interested in applying? For consideration, submit a cover letter stating desired position with resume by email to jobs@gaycenter.org. Please include “2012 Cultural Programs Intern” in the subject line. Materials may also be sent via fax (212) 924-2657.