Beyond Baroque is seeking an intern interested in gaining experience within a nonprofit; this internship offers the chance to learn the basics of development, grantwriting, and fundraising. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for literature and the arts, interested specifically in contemporary poetry and the Los Angeles literary arts scene. Applicants must also demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse poets, writers, artists, and community members. This position will work approximately 16 hours a week, beginning in July 2022 and running through January 2023.
General familiarity in social media and Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets, is encouraged, as well as knowledge of and interest in contemporary literature and art. Experience in Photoshop, Canva, and graphic illustration is appreciated, but by no means required for this position.
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center is one of the United States' leading independent Literary Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. The organization was founded in 1968, when a group of experimental poets and artists gathered in a Venice storefront to start a public space dedicated to new forms of writing, publishing, and literary/artistic community. Now housed in the historic Old Venice City Hall, Beyond Baroque has been the key institution in the development of Los Angeles’ grassroots literary culture, and has nurtured key American poets such as Amanda Gorman and Wanda Coleman.
Please apply to the internship by sending a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position to Jimmy Vega at jimmy@beyondbaroque.org.