Position Description
On Tuesday, November 3rd, The Laundromat Project will host its first annual auction fundraiser at Envoy Gallery. Our aim is to raise funds to support our ongoing work and the appointment of our first full-time staff member. The event will be preceded by an online auction of works on paper donated by established and emerging contemporary artists. The Laundromat Project seeks a volunteer to support activities associated with organizing the November 3rd event and the accompanying online auction. Specifically, a Special Events intern will execute broad tasks.

Responsibilities
Tasks include:

• Assisting with generating gift, food and alcohol sponsorships for the November 3rd Auction event at Envoy Gallery
• Assisting with conducting outreach to media outlets and press contacts
• Uploading art images and inputting bid information onto a blog site
• Posting auction news items to web
• Providing administrative support for donating artists, host committee, Board of Directors and Fundraising Consultant

Requirements
The ideal candidate:

• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is trustworthy and possesses sound judgment
• Is available to work independently and as part of a team
• Has access to a reliable computer and printer
• Can dedicate 5-10 hours a week to project tasks between September 15th and November 15th
• Is available for at least 1 in-person meeting per week leading up to the event
• Is familiar with basic MS office applications and has facility with online document management
• Is able to lift at least 25lbs
• Has knowledge of the arts or an interest in learning about contemporary art
• Prior Special Events or Fundraising experience is a plus but not required

Position Description
The Laundromat Project is hosting a series of pilot art-making workshops at The Laundry Room through its Works iN Progress program. These activities cater to an ongoing flow of people, as participants may arrive after the initial demonstration or explanation of the activity. Workshops incorporate fun and engaging art-making techniques in addition to a component that allows participants understand their neighborhood more profoundly.

The fundamental goals for these workshops are to 1) bring art-making down to earth; and 2) provide an activity that helps neighbors get to know each other and their neighborhood better.

Volunteers will serve as assistants to Teaching Artists working with the Works iN Progress Program as they facilitate workshops in and within close proximity to laundromats and as documentarians while workshops are in session.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting and passing out fliers to local businesses and organizations before workshops begin
• Assisting Teaching Artist with lessons as needed
• Photographing workshops for The Laundromat Project’s blog and flickr account
• Uploading photographs with captions on Flickr account
• Downloading/transferring photographs to a Laundromat Project staff member
• Making sure participants sign guest book and Participation Agreement forms

Participation Dates
Volunteers are needed from 11am – 3:30pm on Saturday, September 26th; Sunday, September 27th; Saturday, October 3rd; Sunday, October 4th; Saturday, October 10th; Sunday October 11th.

Position Description
The Laundromat Project hosts two core programs: Create Change Artist Residency Program and Works iN Progress. It’s third year of programming, The Laundromat Project is seeking interns to develop strategic press strategies to effectively promote its programs.

The Communications Intern will be responsible for raising awareness to the organization’s Create Change and Works iN Progress Program through online and print media outlets. This entails targeting writers who may be interested in writing about the organization or its projects, creating a detailed spreadsheet that includes contact information for writers and deadlines for when press materials should be received.

Requirements
Candidate must be an independent self-motivated worker, detail oriented, have research experience, be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, feel comfortable with data entry, and have an interest in public art, community arts, arts education, or media relations.

Most of the work for this position can be done independently and submitted virtually. However, the Communications Intern will be required to meet weekly with The Laundromat Project Programs Associate in person or by phone.

Responsibilities

• Creates an excel spreadsheet of online and print media outlets, which target specific writers who may take interest in the organization and its projects.
• Meet weekly with The Laundromat Project Programs Associate

Project Dates + Time Commitment
5-8hrs/week | September 15 – December 31, 2009