The Paseo Arts Association (PAA) is a non-profit, 501c3 organization located in Oklahoma City. The PAA's vision is to enrich, educate, and inspire the public through the arts. The Paseo Arts Association provides a unique environment for the visual, performing and culinary arts.
The primary focus of this internship is to provide students with practical job experience with a non-profit while helping our organization. Students working as interns gain skills and experience over an extended period of time (usually 3-6 months) coinciding with college semesters, or spring, summer and fall - with an hourly commitment of 10 hours per week.
The PAA manages three gallery spaces, 10 artist studios, five juried exhibitions, the Paseo Arts Festival, First Friday Gallery Walks, art workshops, Paseo FEAST, Paseo Arts Awards Dinner as well as manages Paseo Arts District marketing.
The PAA seeks intern(s) to contribute to the various aspects of the non-profit business, including, but not limited to:
· Paseo Arts Festival (during the spring only)
· PR and Marketing
· Grants and Fundraising
· Gallery Management
· Membership
Duties include data processing of donor gifts and acknowledgments, preparation of direct mail solicitations, with opportunities to assist in grant proposal and report writing, prospect research and event planning.
The intern must exhibit strong writing skills, general knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software, attention to detail and ability to take initiative.
Interns will receive a stipend and college credit is possible if approved by advisor and university.
To learn more about the Paseo Arts Association visit thepaaok.org and to learn more about the Paseo Arts District, visit thepaseo.org.
If you have any questions during the application process, please reach out to theresa@thepaseo.org.