Intern at CALL

At a CALL internship, you will learn about the best practices in interdisciplinary work, supporting CALL's efforts to make sustainability tangible through artist-led partnerships with scientists, planners, engineers, local stakeholders, community members, and other experts. CALL accepts Interns on a rolling basis. 

Academic year Internships

Programs & Administrative intern

Overview

CALL // City as Living Laboratory’s mission is to harness the creative practices of artists in collaboration with the skills and knowledge of scientists, experts, and communities to improve the environment. CALL’s programming is supported by in-depth research and is designed to directly influence how people encounter and experience current environmental challenges. CALL aims to enrich people’s capacity to make meaning of these challenges and assist broad urban audiences in discovering agency, purpose, and a voice in setting priorities for solutions. Founded by artist Mary Miss in 2009, CALL produces large-scale, ambitious projects that grow out of grassroots environmental concerns in the cities and neighborhoods they are situated in.

Purpose

CALL is seeking a part-time Programs & Administrative Intern. In this role, you will support CALL’s Programs, Administrative Operations, and Communications, with a focus on the Rescuing Tibbetts initiative, Cloudburst Project, and additional CALL projects and programs as necessary. This is a part-time paid position. 

Reports to: Program and Operations Manager and Communications Associate

Location: CALL Studio / On-site (Bronx/ Queens)

Commitment: 12 -16 hours per week for 3-6 months, depending on the candidate’s availability (agreed at start)

Pay: $15 - $18 p/h based on experience

Responsibilities may include:

• General administrative, programming, and communication tasks

• Entering and updating grant and donor information into databases 

• Updating websites and social media platforms

• Drafting email marketing newsletters

• Designing Print and Digital Media assets

• Editing photos and videos

• Building CALL’s online community by engaging across social media platforms

• Research for projects and related organizations

• Assisting CALL Artists 

• Research for Dennis RedMoon Darkeem’s Rescuing Tibbetts Brook Engagement Project

•  Accompanying and assisting artists at onsite programs 

• Ordering supplies for programming 

Preferred Requirements & Skills:

Successful applicants will demonstrate

• An interest in environmental sustainability and passion for how artist-led projects can help build a more sustainable future

• Connection/proximity to the Bronx

• Knowledge of contemporary art, particularly environmental and relational practices;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets;

• Experience with social media content development,  graphics/media software like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Creative Cloud;

• Spanish Language, speaking and writing, is helpful but not required; 

• A good sense of humor and genuine care and concern for your colleagues and the communities you work within. 

CALL’s work celebrates a diversity of voices coming together to make our cities stronger for the future. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, orientations, origins, ethnicities, family statuses, ages, and belief systems, and look forward to what your unique perspective will bring.

To apply, please send your resume and brief cover letter highlighting why you’re interested in CALL and why you think you are a fit candidate for this position info@cityaslivinglab.org with “Programs and Administrative Intern” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; immediate applications are encouraged