Description
Bemis Interns work within a department or directly with an artist-in-residence. The staff of that department or artist serves as a guide and mentor for the duration of the internship.
Responsibilities
Assist the Residency Arts Technician with general maintenance and upkeep of the Okada Sculpture and Ceramic Facilities, including regular shop cleanings, maintenance and organization of tools and machinery, and fabrication when necessary
Work independently on various projects for Bemis and artists-in-residence
Help maintain the Bemis Center’s studio spaces, including sweeping floors, picking up trash, and minor building maintenance
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college degree program or a recent college graduate (within six months)
- A passion for contemporary art and an eagerness to learn
- Self-motivation, attention to detail, ability to work without much supervision, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform varying levels of clerical and/or physical work
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
- Must be able to talk and hear
- Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel
- Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. without assistance, with the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. as necessary, with assistance
- Must be able to reach above head and down to the ground while using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment
- Must be able to perform low to moderate manual labor
- Must be able to crawl, bend, stretch, and climb while performing routine tasks
Skills
- Ability to use basic power tools such as a drill and a tape measure
- Hardworking and reliable
- Strong attention to detail
- Thorough in completing projects
- Takes direction well
- Self-motivated
Time Commitment
10–12 hours per week. Attendance of at least two events per month required.
How to apply
After completing the application via the link below, email your resume to Abby Fogle at abby@bemiscenter.org and include "Internship Application" in the subject line.
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724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
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