BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Exciting volunteer opportunities await you with the Maeya Art Festival (MAF). MAF needs volunteers year round to help with all aspects of preparation and execution of our projects and events. Volunteers assist at the theaters, festival office and hospitality desks at the venues - and in many other ways.
By becoming part of the festival team, you will network with other people, see art and perforamces , and play a valuable role in the festival organization.
Please down load the Volunteer Application Form and e-mail it to info@Maeya.us, or mail it to P.O.Box 4781; Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca 90275 to "Volunteer Coordinator" at MAF |
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BECOME AN INTERN
The Maeya Art Festival is seeking applicants for intern positions in the submissions, programming, development, operations and marketing departments. All interns will be part of the general intern team, but depending on interest and skill set some will work more closely with specific departments. Interns will gain invaluable first-hand experience in festival production through working with skilled staff members on projects and events.
Interns should be able to contribute 10-20 hours per week and be able to come to the office (open Monday through Friday, 10a.m. to 5:00p.m.) for at least 3 hours at a time. Positions are open for immediate start and available through the end of the festival.
We look forward to working with a great group of students!
Duties
• Blogging about festival events, submission deadlines and other important information
• Researching and updating art school lists
• US and international outreach for both submissions and attendance
• Working closely with programming staff to screen art submissons.
• Assisting in the creation of a marketing strategy
• Answering artists, volunteer and patron questions
• Creating fliers, drafting letters, and editing/updating office manuals
• Working to build the festival's audience base
• Updating the database
• Keeping the office organized, clean and tidy
Required Skills
•Applicants should be friendly, outgoing and confident in assignments at hand
•Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
•Excellent writing and communication skills
•Ability to remain organized and multi-task
•Good phone skills to interact with artists, volunteers, and attendees
•Excellent Internet and research skills
•Ability to have great fun
•Ability to do some physical work (event set-up or takedown, moving boxes, etc.)
For more information or to submit your cover letter and resume please contact: info@maeya.us
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