Communications Internship (Paid)

Location: Hybrid (2 days/week in our Brooklyn office + some remote hours)
Hours: 5-10 hrs/week
Pay: $16/hr and/or school credit
Start: February 2025

Application deadline: January 31st

Why Join Us?
Join the Open Source team in our mission to energize a diverse and creative community for people of all ages and backgrounds with an emphasis on expression, experimentation, sustainability, and social engagement.

Communications Committee
As the communications Intern, you will become an active member of the Open Source & KoKo NYC administrative team. You will join discussions about various marketing initiatives and communications with our community and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to apply your interest in arts management, communications, event promotion, and public relations, and grow your skills in marketing analytics, project management, and marketing strategy.

Your responsibilities may include:
Social media management, posting, & comment moderation
Assist with event calendar planning
Drafting weekly newsletters to Open Source and KoKo communities
Drafting press releases oriented for youth
Communicating with our volunteer base about opportunities
Copywriting, proofing copy, and reviewing imagery
Running marketing reports and analyzing results
Assisting with the development and execution of marketing strategy

Attributes that will help you in this role:
General understanding of marketing and social media marketing
Experience working in WordPress and the Google Suite
Familiarity with email marketing – a plus
Ability to multitask, switch priorities, and be flexible
Desire to collaborate with colleagues
Excellent communication skills—verbal and written
Passion and eye for well designed websites
Passion for art and youth education!
Flexible, open-minded and detail-oriented
Focused on achieving defined results, and exceeding goals and objectives

About Open Source Gallery
Open Source Gallery is an arts-based non-profit organization inspired by the open source movement. In the spirit of this free exchange of knowledge, we provide a forum where art intersects with the community and the world at large. The gallery presents solo exhibitions of experimental work and also offers a vibrant public program of live music, storytelling, workshops and artist talks in the South Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.

About KoKo NYC
KoKo NYC is the arts education program of Open Source Gallery. KoKo NYC provides art-based science and engineering classes in school and after-school programs throughout New York City.