The San Francisco Chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, is one of the largest and most active in the country. Run by an Executive Director and a volunteer board of directors, the organization celebrates design and provides unparalleled opportunities for networking within the local design community and a variety of resources to advance professionalism and broaden knowledge.

Position Overview
The Special Projects Intern will assist our executive director, board members and volunteers in planning various events and programs. This is a part-time internship that will start September 2009 and end either in December 2009 or May 2010. The position will require a flexible time schedule as working hours increase closer to events.

Responsibilities

• Respond to email and phone requests for information
• As assigned, conduct research for website and monthly e-newsletter.
• Research and write copy for online calendars of local events and social websites.
• Assist in proofreading promotional materials.
• Assist with entries for competitions and events
• Perform database entry
• Prepare and implement mailings, acknowledgement letters, etc.
• Assist with pre-event and day of event logistics (may include: space, volunteers, publicity, food, speakers, and other logistics).

Qualifications

• Be able to work independently and be a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience using social media a plus
• Knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign a plus
• Blogging experience a plus
• Experience with database systems a plus.

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours
Minimum 7-10 hours per week. Work schedule is flexible, but most work must take place during regular business hours, weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Preferably available for occasional special events during nights and rare weekend. Timeframe: beginning in September 2009.

Un-paid position. Intern supervisors can authorize academic credit.

AIGA San Francisco does not discriminate in employment and the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partner status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV, height, or weight.

To Apply: email or snail mail cover letter and resume to:
e-mail:

ATTN: Special Projects Internship
Donald W. Savoie
AIGA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
No phone calls please.