Inspired Minds Art Center

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION INTERN

COMPANY INFORMATION:

121 Main Street
Buda, Texas
512-537-3987
www.inspiredminds.art

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Mission Statement: to support both local artists and the community by joining them together to inspire a dialogue of creativity, passion, fine art, and a celebration of culture.

We’re a brand new, unique business in the Hays County area centered around supporting local artists by building community. Located in the former Buda city hall building at the primary intersection of 967 and Main Street in Downtown Buda, we've become an anchor for the downtown area since our grand opening in January 2020. In fact, we've been named the official Buda City Arts Program.

We offer diverse art and theatre classes taught by local artists, free community art classes, local artwork in our gallery and gallery shop, art openings, artist talks, art festivals, events, and fundraisers, studio and event space rental, and live music, performance, and theatre productions in The Chambers Theatre.

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

  • Develop new, creative marketing/advertising strategies
  • Build a social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and other relevant platforms
  • Create weekly newsletters
  • Develop a blog compromised of artists, community members, and experts in the creative arts
  • Write press releases
  • Develop digital media including graphics, videos, and livestreams
  • Create posters, flyers, and pamphlets
  • Analyze systems and numbers to evaluate strategies
  • 10-20 hrs/wk
  • Summer-Fall for credit
  • Internship is also available immediately for portfolio building

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Outgoing, innovative, creative problem-solver
  • Organized and analytical
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university and eligible to receive academic credit
  • Business, Marketing, or Communications major preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid understanding of graphic design
  • Strong understanding of social media marketing
  • Active on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and more
  • Likable and community-minded personality

COMPENSATION:

Because we're still in our infancy and forging a new path in this region, we are in a prime position to facilitate a student intern in:

  • Building an impressive portfolio
  • Gaining real-world experience
  • Making a positive social and cultural impact on the local community
  • Developing relationships with local community leaders and elected officials
  • This could potentially turn into an ongoing and paid position

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to sinead@inspiredminds.art