TITLE: Marketing/Public Relations Intern  
DEPARTMENT: Marketing/Public Relations
REPORTS TO: Publicist, Marketing and Communications
TYPE OF POSITION: Part- to Full-time internship through Winter or Spring 2010; flexible schedule

The Marketing/Public Relations intern will work with the museum’s Marketing and Public Relations staff in support of the department’s projects and needs.  This internship will involve a good deal of data entry and maintenance of community and media databases, so a willingness and ability to work with databases is key.  However, there are also opportunities for contributing ideas about grassroots and online marketing, with a particular focus on expanding listings of museum programs in online and community media, including neighboring universities. 

Key Components and Essential Functions of this role include:

Ongoing Projects:

• Organize and update information in online media contacts database
• Enter contact information into marketing department “buzz list,” and help research potential new contacts
• Process applications for “Isabellas Free…Forever!” program, keeping contact information current and mailing welcome packets to new members
• Research and help expand listings coverage of museum exhibitions, lectures and other programs in the media, with a particular focus on community newspapers and online calendars
• Lead museum’s grassroots marketing efforts, distributing postcards to universities, art galleries, coffee shops; brainstorm ideas for other points of distribution
• Assist with exhibition openings and special events as needed
• Check various newspapers and magazines daily for Museum articles, general art articles of interest, and accuracy of Museum listings and ads
• Maintain and organize media clippings to keep on permanent file

Other

• Willingness to support the marketing department's overall needs and projects.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of press-related events
• Assist with assembling materials for press contacts
• Assist with preparation of inter-departmental memos of upcoming media events and prior media coverage

General Requirements:

• General understanding and interest in arts marketing/public relations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to take ownership over projects and work proactively
• Web- and computer-savvy (Microsoft Excel, online media database software, various web search engines, etc.)
• Strong interest in arts and culture
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and contribute to the department and Museum as a whole
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Salary: Unpaid internship

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority candidates to apply.