BFF is now accepting applications for 2023 Summer Internships!​

We are seeking 2023 Summer Interns who are attending college,
recent college graduates, and/or pursuing careers within the arts sector.
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We are also seeking Event Photography interns (more information below).


APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Friday, March 24th

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Summer Internships

General Information

• All Summer Internships are compensated $500/month for working an average of 27.5 hours/month.
• Internships run the last week of April - first week of October
• All interns will work in the following areas:  Community Event Work, Gallery Work, and Individualized Projects and Development Plans (TBD)

Interns are required to accommodate the following:

• Must be available Fridays & Saturdays
• Must be available every First Friday of the month
• Must be available every Thursday night before First Fridays
• Must be available the following dates:​

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• June 1st
• June 2nd
• June 9th/10th
• July 6th
• July 7th
• July 28th/29th

• August 3rd
• August 4th
• August 19th
• August 31st
• September 1st
• September 22nd/23rd

Other expectations:

• Attend monthly board meetings & other programming meetings - either in person or via email
  
• Active communication via phone & email, and in-office face-time with team leaders & BFF staff weekly
  

Additional perks for interns:

• Optional college credit through UNO (and other universities)
  
  • *Note:  Most universities will require additional hours depending on credits and courses being applied.  (ie, UNO requires 10 hours/week).  
    
  • *The potential for college credit should be discussed between applicants and their college counselors or professors to confirm approval.
• Potential artist exhibition at the end of the intern period
• Artist opportunities & “first dibs”  through BFF’s programming
• Promotional opportunities through BFF’s media platforms
• BFF Merchandise - including staff t-shirts, buttons, stickers, etc.
• A free Friend of BFF Membership - including tickets to the annual BFF Ball (TBA Fall)
• Access to studio, meeting, and workspace
• A positive professional reference & resume builder
• And other exciting career opportunities

Tasks & Hourly Breakdown (27.5 hours/mo avg)

• Community Event Work (10.5 hours/mo avg)
  
  • First Fridays (6 hours/mo)
  • FF Prep Nights (2 hours/mo)
  • Special Events (Omaha Summer Arts Festival/Maha/Petfest/Lincoln Calling) (2.5 hours/mo avg)

• Gallery Work (5 hours/mo avg)
  
  • 2-3 gallery hours shifts/mo (5 hours/mo avg)
    • Gallery hours subject to alterations

• Individual Project(s) TBD (12 hours/mo avg)
  
  • Office Hours 2 hrs/week (8 hours/mo)
  • Work from home 1 hr/week (4 hours/mo)

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Photography Internships

Expectations

• Act as a face of the organization and positively represent within the community
• Work directly under the guidance of BFF's lead photographer, Katera Brown
• Be present and shoot event photography during all summer First Fridays (May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1) - exceptions are possible with prior approval
• Edit and store photo galleries for use in social media and other BFF promotions
• Assist in photographing special events & other programs (MaMO Gallery events, Green Team cleanups, PETFEST fundraiser, etc.) when available
• Attend programming meetings
• Work with associated artists
• Engage with the audience and community

Other Information

• Photography Internships run the last week of April - first week of October
• Photography Internships are unpaid, however, interns receive all additional perks (listed above)​

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​Applications open NOW through March 24th

Communications Internships

Although typically hosted during spring or fall semesters, we are open to any college students interested in pursuing a summer internship in Communications :)

If interested, please email info@bffomaha.org for more information!

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