Intern opportunity - London

Marketing and Events Internship
engage, the National Association for Gallery Education
Voluntary, travel expenses paid within London

engage is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed intern to join their London office for 6-12 weeks, starting around 8 August 2011.

The intern will support the Administration Officer and Publications, Website and Marketing Officer. Duties will include: processing memberships; answering queries; researching marketing opportunities; marketing membership and events; helping to organise mailings; and supporting the organisation of events including the engage/enquire International Conference.

The work is based at engages friendly office in Shoreditch, though there may be opportunities to attend events and meetings. Applicants should have an interest in marketing and events, and a can-do attitude. In return you’ll gain experience in a range of administrative tasks and of working within a membership organisation for visual arts and education professionals.

engage are looking for someone with:
* A strong interest in marketing and events in the cultural sector
* Good computer skills
* Willingness to undertake a range of administrative and office support duties
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* A good telephone manner and the ability to communicate clearly with the team
* The ability to work independently when necessary

The successful candidate will join the office for two or three days a week. The internship is unpaid, however engage are able to cover travel expenses within London.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter of no more than one side of A4 to Clare Charles (clare.charles@engage.org) by 10am on Monday 1 August 2011. In your covering letter please include details of the experience you would bring to the role and what you would hope to gain through your placement.