Links Hall: Internship in Marketing
Links Hall’s mission is to encourage artistic innovation and public engagement by maintaining a facility and providing flexible programming for the research, development and presentation of new work in the performing arts. Links Hall has worked in the same Lakeview-based facility developing innovative and supportive artistic programming since 1979. We present a wide ranging program of local, national and international dance and performance, and provide important services to artists. The intent is for artists and audiences to develop enthusiasm, lively discussion, and context for dance and performance as complex and meaningful cultural expression.
Summary of position: Supports Links Hall’s marketing and audience development activities. The Marketing Intern adheres to and assists in enhancing Links Hall’s marketing procedures, to increase and diversify the audience base attending performances and workshops at Links Hall.
Duties
• Maintains and enhances marketing procedures.
• Distributes press releases and PSAs to Links Hall’s press lists via fax and e-mail.
• Interfaces with press contacts to provide them with updated and/or additional information regarding upcoming events.
• Connects with local businesses to enhance partnerships and distribution of marketing materials.
• Communicates with volunteers and community members about opportunities to support Links Hall; manages volunteer projects related to marketing.
• Assists in general office duties/administration and special projects, including the maintenance of mailing list and press list databases.
Reports to the Managing Director.
This Internship is an unpaid position.
The Internship is available for an undergraduate or graduate student, or an non-student. The Internship can be done for college credit.
Dates: September-December, 2008
Hours per week: 15 hours; 2 days/week in office preferred
