From left: CRF Intern 2012, Catia Agnolucci; Program Coordinator and CRF Intern 2017, Molly Lapointe; Program Assistant and CRF Intern 2015, Ilaria Locchi; CRF Intern 2016, Elinor Kirchwey
Civitella is seeking interns for the 2019 residency season. Interns are a treasured and integral part of our
community and daily life. They provide assistance with library functions, the
meal program, excursions, presentations, and exhibitions at the Center. Our
interns work with both the Executive Director and the Fellows’ Coordinator on a
variety of special projects built around individual interests, experience,
goals, and skills. The Civitella internship is a true formative experience that
stresses public speaking, teamwork, problem solving, and program planning. Our
annual competition for interns begins with an announcement each fall. The
deadline for applications is December 31st each year.
Roles
and Responsibilities
Interns provide general assistance to the
Executive Director, Fellows’ Coordinator, the Office Manager, the kitchen, and
the Fellows. They prepare equipment and welcome packets for Fellows' arrivals;
provide transportation for Fellows and Guests to and from local train stations,
airports, and bus stations; distribute orientation information and give tours
of the facilities. They assist Fellows in their work as requested, run errands,
greet guests, provide general assistance in the office and in the on-site gallery.
They prepare for events, including technical assistance, and set up the
refreshment table. They set and clear tables. They catalogue new books and
DVD's for the library, re-shelving after use. They catalogue and organize the
Foundation's ever growing art collection. They plan, research, and present
historical and cultural information for at least one excursion. They research
and introduce speakers and present Fellows to the Friends of Civitella.
Schedule
We seek two interns annually. The first works
from the end of April to the end of July and the seconf from the beginning of
August to the end of October. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you
are available for the first or second dates.
Skills
and Requirements
Working knowledge of English and Italian is
necessary as is a valid driver's license. We prefer interns with advanced
computer skills and additional language skills.
Experience in the arts, in study or work abroad, and ability to drive a
stick shift vehicles is also preferred. We are most interested in those who are
self-motivated, independent, work well in a group/team environment, have the
flexibility to deal with an unpredictable set of tasks varying day to day, and
are able to deal with an intensely motivated community in an idyllic but
somewhat isolated place of work. An ideal intern maintains a positive, willing,
and helpful attitude and should be open and diplomatic in interactions with
people of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Compensation
We offer the selected candidates round trip
airfare and transportation (from place of residence to Civitella), lodging and
meals for the period of the internship and a stipend for incidental expenses of
$175 per week.
How to
Apply
Applications must include a letter of intent and
an up-to-date CV. Please list two references with their relationship to you and
full contact information (phone, email). Your letter of intent should explain
why the internship would be meaningful to you, how you might best contribute to
the Civitella community, and what past experiences have prepared you for the
work described above. All applications must be sent via email by December 31 to
diego@civitella.org. We review applications in January and conduct Skype
interviews in February. Notification is sent to all candidates in March.
