Dear Applicant, The Yiddish Arts and Academic Association of North America (YAAANA) and its physical location called Yiddishland California, both based in San Diego, California, are looking for an Art Gallery Assistant Intern. The mission of YAAANA and Yiddishland California is to promote Yiddish language and culture through academic and artistic events. To learn more about the organization, please visit We are currently seeking an organized, energetic, and diligent individual to assist in setting up and operating an art gallery. Knowledge of Yiddish language is not required. Our interns receive access to all YAAANA events and classes as well as to the YAAANA archives. Internships are unpaid, but can be taken for college credit. We offer in-person and remote internships. Responsibilities Include Support gallery supervisor with the planning and execution of exhibitions and opening-night receptions and assisting with communications related to gallery events. Conducting research on artists for use in the preparation of artists exhibit labels/descriptions and price lists Creating 1-page descriptions of artwork to hand out at gallery events. Draft press releases, social media posts, and newsletter content. Qualifications and Skills Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be detail-oriented, with good organization skills . General to advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and graphic software is required. Familiarity with Jewish culture is a plus. Learning Objectives Interns will learn how to research, develop, organize and promote art exhibitions and events typically held in art galleries. Interns will learn to collaborate with artists, community leaders and other internal and external stakeholders. Interns will learn how to design marketing materials for art exhibitions and how to promote exhibits and events via social media channels. Learning Outcomes Interns will be able to plan and organize small-scale art exhibitions and events. Interns will be able to write, copy and create promotional materials for art exhibitions, events, and workshops. Interns will be able to assist with drafting marketing strategy and perform research on exhibiting artists. Interns will be able to carry out ad hoc administrative duties required to plan and host an art exhibition, event, or art workshop. Interns will learn about Yiddish and Eastern European culture, art, and languages. Estimated Duration Full-time: preferably 8, minimum 6- week engagement with a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week, 270 hours total Part-time: preferably 16, minimum 12-week engagement with a minimum commitment of 21 hours per week, 270 hours total OPT: 21 hours per week, 270 hours total Longer internships with a less demanding time commitment are available upon request. If an intern wishes to receive academic credit, it is their responsibility to confirm eligibility and any approval requirements with their academic institution prior to starting the internship. To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh at jana@yiddishland.ca. As part of the application process, candidates will also be required to provide two letters of recommendation. For questions, please call 858-220-2992. Please explore our other Internship Opportunities! YIDDISH ARTS AND ACADEMICS OF N AMERICA INC
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