The Art Effect, located in Poughkeepsie, is a non-profit arts organization empowering young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change. The Art Effect helps youth explore, experience, and excel in the arts, introducing them to visual arts and media, giving them the opportunity to develop real skills in these fields, and guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals.

They are looking for Marketing/Communications Interns as well as Social Media Interns. 

Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing and Communications Intern assists with all aspects of The Art Effect’s communications channels. Responsibilities include: keeping our website up-to-date, connecting with local and national media outlets, creating and sending our press releases, creating content for social media, and conducting community outreach. Availability required is 5-10 hours per week during traditional business hours, in-person and virtual opportunities available (M-F, 10am – 5pm)

Social Media Intern

Social Media Intern assists with representing The Art Effect’s programs and initiatives in digital spaces. Responsibilities of this internship include: building content for marketing materials (including e-blasts, blog posts, press releases, social media, flyers, etc.), inputting information into community calendars conducting web analytics, and conducting community outreach. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite and graphic design experience preferred. Availability required is 5-10 hours per week during traditional business hours, in-person and virtual opportunities available (M-F, 10am – 5pm)

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