LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes seeks a highly energetic Programs Intern to assist with final preparations, logistics, promotion, and event production of its summer and fall public programs. Working closely with the Director of Programs and Culinary Arts, the intern’s final project will include proposing films, music groups, directors, and speakers for a documentary film series and feature film series. The intern will also identify music and dance performers, speakers, and vendors that bring each film to life. Be part of a dynamic team while experiencing various elements of event production, including marketing and social media campaigns, outreach and community engagement efforts, as well as finalizing event logistics. This position will work 40 hours a week from June through August.
The ideal internship candidate will be a passionate, energetic, and outgoing individual who demonstrates a high degree of self-initiative, meticulousness, and responsibility. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate the following interests and abilities: • Interest in learning about Mexican and Mexican American history and culture in Los Angeles • Interest in the performing arts, especially as it relates to Mexican, Mexican American, Latino, and Los Angeles history and experiences • Computer, research, writing, and verbal communication skills • Highly motivated and positive team player • Bilingual, English/Spanish highly desired, but not required • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Desire to serve the local community • Familiarity with online social media tools
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes honors the past, inspires the future, and recognizes the enduring cultural influence of Mexicans, Mexican Americans and all Latinas/Latinos in Los Angeles through transformative exhibitions, programming and educational experiences. Located near the site where Los Angeles was founded in 1781, LA Plaza's 2.2-acre campus includes two historic and newly renovated buildings (the Vickrey-Brunswig Building and Plaza House) surrounded by 30,000 square feet of public garden.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume. The cover letter should address how the internship experience might impact long-range academic and career goals. Finalists will be asked to provide two writing samples. Please submit application materials to: intern@lapca.org