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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.
​

We are also seeking Event Photography interns (more information below).


APPLICATION DEADLINE:   Friday, March 24th
APPLY TODAY

Summer Internships

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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:​

  • 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
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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)


APPLY TODAY

Photography Internships

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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)​

APPLY TODAY


​Applications open NOW through March 24th

Communications Internships

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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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