Call for Applications: Rhizome Internship

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Rhizome seeks a focused, responsible and mature candidate for a part-time internship. Responsibilities include assisting with the daily administrative upkeep of the organization, research and production support of the Rhizome website, coordination of organizational projects, correspondence with artists, members, and press, and management of various social media platforms. Interns must be familiar with contemporary art and savvy with the web and new technologies.

The position is 8 - 16 hours per week and can be worked from home or at the Rhizome office, which is located at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Manhattan. The intern will report to the Senior Editor and Associate Director. Candidates must be based in New York and must be able to commit to 3 months. This position is unpaid, but academic credit may be arranged.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be well versed with social media and the online environment. A keen interest in online marketing is a must. Education or advanced experience beyond the undergraduate level is highly desirable. The candidate should have strong writing and analytical skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required and basic experience with graphics and video editing programs, like Photoshop and Final Cut, is preferred.

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter, resume or c.v., to editor[at]rhizome.org. Review of applications will begin immediately.