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CURRENT JOB OPENINGSDESIGN INTERNApplicants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Available September - December 2010.Nature of Work Design/Production includes: Pre-production: scanning and retouching art, preparing dummies and other salesmaterials Assistance on design of books, catalogs, invites, announcements, advertisements, sales- materials Assisting on book design: layout and pre-production Updating and archiving digital art Learning opportunity Inside view of book publishing and the opportunity to work closely with key personnel in Design, Production, Sales, Marketing, Publicity, Promotions, Gallery and Retail Sales Interacting with authors and artists, suppliers, and media Skills Required Basic Design skills Quark XPress, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Basic knowledge of web design would be great but not required Hours per week Max: none Min: 18 Preferred: 24-40 Applications Please send a cover letter, resume, 5 low-res scans or a link to your website to: Craig Cohen craig@powerhousebooks.com SOCIAL MEDIA / WEB DESIGN INTERNPart time, stipend available. 18-20 Hours per weekAssistance in maintenance of website content, web analytics, web development, and construction of layouts/templates. Skills Required Basic HTML Basic understanding of PHP/CSS/XML Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator skills a plus Flash skills are helpful Students welcome. Application Materials: Cover letter Resume Applications should be sent to amy@powerhousebooks.com MARKETING INTERNpowerHouse Books is currently seeking a well-organized marketing intern to assist with organizing innovative campaigns for authors and books. Projects will largely focus upon grassroots research for a given book and author with a specific type of personal platform and book subject matter.This position will require that you work a minimum of 24 hours per week, onsite (our offices are located in DUMBO, Brooklyn). This is an unpaid internship; however, the supervisor strongly believes and is deeply invested in educating interns in the business and often they have moved on to careers in the publishing industry. Duties include, but are not limited to: Executing internet research which will lead to grassroots, targeted marketing campaigns. Researching corporations and organizations. Writing press releases and queries. Supporting project management with some general administrative duties. Please send a cover letter and resume. Please include your cover letter in the body of your email. We will contact candidates only if we are interested. For more information about powerHouse Books, please visit our website: http://www.powerhousebooks.com Qualification: An excellent writer with a fresh, hip and exciting style. Someone who is organized and can multi-task. PR and marketing studies a plus we are also interested in someone who can come up with ideas of their own. Fun, thoughtful and excited to start new projects. Must have outstanding communication abilities, experience working effectively in teams and the flexibility to work on multiple projects concurrently. Must have a strong interest in book publishing. Prior internship/office experience a plus. Resumes and Cover Letters should be sent to joel@powerHouseBooks.com BOOKSTORE ASSOCIATE OR BOOKSTORE MANAGERThe powerhouse Arena, a bookstore, gallery, and event space in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn, is looking for a passionate, self-motivated bookseller and/or bookstore manager who has a strong interest in photography, art, and design. Our 5,000 sf book boutique space focuses on photography and illustrated books, non-fiction, and children's books. We are looking for a dedicated, sales-driven individual with a strong work ethic, maybe a bit of style, a welcoming demeanor, and a friendly personality. Experience in event programming, bookstore ordering, or bookstore management a plus. Please send us a strong cover letter, and your resume, along with salary requirement and passionate interests and hobbies. Points awarded for wit and pizzazz. Please email your applications to Susanne Konig, Director, The powerHouse Arena: susanne@powerhousearena.com GALLERY & BOOKSTORE INTERNThe Gallery & Bookstore Intern reports to the Gallery Director and is primarily responsible for: preparing & promoting exhibitions and book signing events; bookstore management; gallery and event preparations, as well as assistance in organizing a summer workshop series.Responsibilities Include: Assist in preparing and working at in-house and offsite eventsincluding gallery openings, book signings, launch parties, and other special events. Maintaining contacts and workshop databases. Maintain inventory for office and bookstore. Requirements Include: Computer skills: Microsoft Office & Excel. Familiarity with Mac required. Mission-passionate with an interest in art, photography, and book publishing. Salary: We offer a small stipend for long-term (6 mo+), full-time internships. Application Materials: Cover letter Resume Please email your applications to Susanne Konig, Director, The powerHouse Arena: susanne@powerhousearena.com ARENA INTERNThe Arena Intern will assist in preparing & promoting all Arena events.Responsibilities Include: Events: - Assist in preparing and working at in-house and offsite eventsincluding gallery openings, book signings, launch parties, and other special events. - Helping to maintain inventory of retail materials and gather all necessary items related to an event. -Help with the preparing of art and installation for exhibitions Promotion: - Dissemination of all press and marketing materials including physical packages, electronic art, evites, and sales materials. Assist in research and coordination of materials for future events: - Research sponsorships: alcohol, music, and magazines - Research entertainment for events (DJs, live performances, other various media) - Research retail items Requirements: Computer skills - Microsoft Office & Excel. Familiarity with Mac required. Effective, engaging communicator Excellent writing skills Multi-tasker Solid-problem solving skills High energy Self-disciplined and resourceful Mission-passionate with an interest in art, photography, and book publishing Preferred Availability: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Minimum of 10 hrs per week To Apply, MUST include: Cover letter Resume Please email your applications to Susanne Konig, Director, The powerHouse Arena: susanne@powerhousearena.com |
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