Volunteer or Intern for PICA

Assist with PICA events and projects and earn memberships and tickets.

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Volunteering

From helping to organize special events, to meeting and hosting artists, to installing artwork and building gallery spaces, to ushering performances; PICA's team of 300+ volunteers work alongside staff members on many aspects of the TBA Festival. Volunteers can earn PICA memberships, TBA Passes and tickets to performances in exchange for their work.


The PICA community includes everyone interested in the creative exploration and artistic expression of new ideas. Strengthening and extending this community is one of our primary objectives, and we do it by presenting work that evokes inspired, impassioned dialogue.

We also collaborate with like-minded individuals, institutions, private partners and public agencies, drawing on their respective talents and capabilities to build cultural bridges that connect people to mind-broadening experiences, new ways of seeing, and to each other.


PICA Internships

PICA interns work alongside specific staff members on many aspects of our programming and operations. We expect each intern to identify and carry out an independent project, in addition to assisting staff across departments with general duties. Please see below for current internship openings. You should direct your resume and cover letter, along with starting dates and available hours, to the appropriate contact for your preferred position.

Interns receive a PICA membership, and admission to programs and special events. PICA does not provide housing, travel, or monetary compensation for interns, though we are happy to work with your educational institution to arrange for course credit.

Please read on for current internship openings. For general intern inquiries, please contact andrew@pica.org

Marketing/Outreach Intern

Assist PICA's Marketing and Design team with public outreach and press relations around visiting artists and the annual Time-Based Art Festival.

  • Responsibilities:Actively work with PICA staff to develop outreach efforts and grow audiences for PICA and TBA Festival events; research PICA artists and compile online multimedia press kits; contact community groups; archive press clippings and photos; and add event details to PICA's website. Depending on individual experience and interest, opportunities are available to coordinate outreach street teams, assist with design, blog for PICA, or help with ad sales.
  • Qualifications: Candidates should have an interest in nonprofit art administration, with an emphasis on marketing and public relations. Strong applicants will have excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants should be able to work independently, and be comfortable coordinating volunteer photographers and outreach street teams. Knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and photo or video editing software is a plus. Candidates should be willing to pitch in with moving materials and equipment for special events.
  • Dates:February-September 2012, with the potential to extend the position.
  • Hours: 8+ hrs/week; flexible schedule with some night and weekend hours for special events.
  • Deadline and Contact: Please email your resume and cover letter to Patrick Leonard by February 15.

Resource Room Intern

As PICA moves into a new office, we are re-imagining the role of our Resource Room Library in our ongoing programs. The Resource Room Intern will assist staff in managing the collection of artist recordings and publications, work with our Resource Room Artists in Residence, and develop plans for sharing materials and extending the visitor experience with the collection.

  • Responsibilities:Tasks may include cataloguing art books, audio and video recordings; establishing a system for accessioning new materials; and processing, labeling, and archiving materials. Depending on particular experience and interests, the position may also involve organizing public events with the staff and Artists in Residence; research into grant opportunities; partnering with local libraries and educational institutions to share resources; soliciting donations from publishers and peer institutions; digitizing the collections and researching new database systems; and continuing publication trades with peer organizations.
  • Qualifications: Interns should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable working with Apple computers. Basic understanding of digital photography, Photoshop, and simple video editing is helpful. Ideal candidates will be comfortable with library cataloging systems and basic archival handling. Experience with Filemaker or a comparable database/catalogue system is a plus.
  • Dates:Opening available beginning February 2012
  • Hours: 8+ hrs/week; flexible schedule.
  • Deadline and Contact: Please email your resume and cover letter to Andrew Billing by February 15.