CAIRO is now hiring for two unique internship opportunites. Deadline is JUNE 22nd
Media Intern
Cairo is seeking an outgoing, motivated, creative individual to become the 2012 Summer/Fall Media Intern. This is a unique opportunity to get experience working with an established grassroots Arts, Music & Events space.
This internship is available to anyone over 18, and will involve one 4 hour shift, and on average 5-10 additional hours per work outside of the space. The intern will work on a variety of projects, promoting and coordinating press for on-going music, art, and special events at Cairo. In addition intern will work on specific off site events, including the Second Annual Vibrations Festival this August in Seattle. Additionally there will be occasional work on upcoming and previous Cairo Records releases.
- One weekly 4 hour in-store shift to be determined
- Assisting at Music shows (working the door/monitoring the space)
- Drafting and distributing Cairo press releases
- Establishing new media contacts
- Distributing flyers for larger events
- Updating Cairo Blog for upcoming events
- Assisting at Music shows (working the door/monitoring the space)
- Drafting and distributing Cairo press releases
- Establishing new media contacts
- Distributing flyers for larger events
- Updating Cairo Blog for upcoming events
Skills preferred:
- Previous experience promoting events ("Arts" field preferred)
- Ability to work under multiple individuals
- Interest in Cairo, Cairo activities
- Web design a big plus
- Interest in Cairo, Cairo activities
- Web design a big plus
- Strong writing & communication skills
Compensation:
- This is an un-paid position
- May be transferable as school credit
- $100 monthly store credit
- Free silkscreening training, access to studio, and supplies at cost
- Free admission to all Cairo events
- Copies of all Cairo Records releases
- $100 monthly store credit
- Free silkscreening training, access to studio, and supplies at cost
- Free admission to all Cairo events
- Copies of all Cairo Records releases
Fashion & Design Intern
Cairo is now accepting applications for 2012 Summer/Fall Fashion and Design Intern. This individual will be working on the direction of Cairo's retail store.
Specific Tasks to include:
- One 4 hour shift per week to be determined
- Assisting in Photo Shoots and Styling
- Help with Online stores
- Updating Blog and Tumblr accounts
- Developing new content for Cairo Blog
- Assisting in Photo Shoots and Styling
- Help with Online stores
- Updating Blog and Tumblr accounts
- Developing new content for Cairo Blog
Skills preferred:
- Previous work in fashion or retail (one of these is required)
- Ability to multi-task
- Warm and inviting personality
- Ability to operate a digital SLR camera
- Self-motivated, overachiever preferred
- Ability to multi-task
- Warm and inviting personality
- Ability to operate a digital SLR camera
- Self-motivated, overachiever preferred
Compensation:
- This is an un-paid position
- $100 monthly store credit
- Free silkscreening training, access to studio, and supplies at cost
- May be transferable as school credit
- Free admission to all Cairo events
- Copies of all Cairo Records releases
- $100 monthly store credit
- Free silkscreening training, access to studio, and supplies at cost
- May be transferable as school credit
- Free admission to all Cairo events
- Copies of all Cairo Records releases
PLEASE SEND A PARAGRAPH, up to a page letter of interest outlining any relevant experience, and your reasons for applying for the specific internship. Deadline is JUNE 22nd. Email to alchemy.of.time@gmail.com, or drop off in person 12-7 daily at Cairo.
