INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 

DEVELOPMENT INTERN 

Goal of Position:
Assist the Development Department with projects aimed at maintaining the museum’s relationship with current donors.
Activities:
•	Assist with drafting and producing donor correspondence, including proposals, acknowledgements and reports
•	Assist with record keeping, including maintaining current donor data base (Raiser’s Edge 7), generating management reports and filing
•	Undertake various projects as needed
Time Commitment:
No less than 2 months
Scheduling:
Minimum 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday.  Prefer regular schedule, but can be flexible.
Qualifications/Attributes Sought:
•	Understanding of and interest in fundraising practices and Atlanta’s philanthropic community
•	Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge 7
•	Willingness to assist as needed in cooperative team environment
•	Strong written and verbal communication skills
•	Attention to detail
•	Ability to work independently
Benefits:
•	Gain experience working as an integral part of the Imagine It! CMA Development Department
•	Contribute to the success of the museum’s development effort and support the mission of the museum

 
MERCHANDISING/ RETAIL INTERN

Looking for a hands-on experience in the world of specialty retail? Apply for an internship Imagine It! To-Go the Store at Imagine It! Learn everything from purchasing and receiving to pricing and displaying. Work one on one with the Store Manager and Buyer. Learn the retail software used many of the major venues in Atlanta including The High Museum and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Participate in retail planning and ordering. Learn about conducting physical inventory. Assist with decision making. Make great contacts for the future.  Work in a fun, easy going environment making kids happy and excited about learning.  Feel good about what you do!

Goal of Position:
Assist Buyer & Assistant Buyer in maintaining and growing retail sales through creative, specialty merchandising.
Activities:
•	Assist with weekly floor moves & merchandising projects
•	Assist in unpacking and tagging of goods
•	Learn all aspects of inventory management
•	Assist with necessary office work
Time Commitment:
No less than 2 months
Scheduling:
16-20 hours a week/ flexible hours, Monday – Friday
Qualifications:
•	Retail/ Merchandising/ Fashion/ Business student preferred
•	Some knowledge of retail and display
•	Willingness to assist as needed in cooperative team environment
•	Ability to complete tasks expediently
Benefits:
•	Gain experience working as integral part of the museum’s retail department
•	Build experience in specialty retail market
•	In depth look at buying, merchandising, and product selection
•	Contribute to the success of the museum’s retail department and support the museum’s overall mission

Please fax a cover letter and resume to:

Store Manager and Buyer
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
404-223-3675

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

Goal of Position:
Create and maintain a strong community presence for Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta through public relations and participation in community events.
Activities:
•	Create and maintain media lists.
•	Research and draft press materials.
•	Help coordinate participation in community and neighborhood events and, in many cases, attend events along with staff members to share information about Imagine It!
•	Assist with research of newsletter and email communications to members and supporters.
•	Maintain records of press clippings and media coverage.
•	Conduct research needed for special events, programming and marketing.
•	Attend meetings.
Time Commitment:
2 months
Scheduling:
Minimum 20 hours per week, flexible schedule
Qualifications:
•	Understanding of public relations techniques and practices.
•	Knowledge of basic marketing channels and how they are used.
•	Willingness to assist as needed in a corporate team environment.
•	Excellent writing skills as well as firm grasp on rules of grammar.
•	Ability to prepare press materials including press releases, media alerts and press kits.
•	Public Relations coursework a plus.
Benefits:
•	Gain experience working as an integral part of the Imagine It! marketing department.
•	Build your project portfolio by participating in strategic public relations and marketing campaigns.
•	Contribute to the success of marketing, special events and programming of Imagine It! that support the mission of the museum.

MARKETING INTERN

Goal of Position:
Create and maintain brand awareness and help to increase admissions and membership at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta through marketing and promotions activities and participation in community events.
Activities:
•	Conduct research needed for special events, programming and marketing
•	Help coordinate printing and mailing of marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and coupons.
•	Assist in planning and coordination of in-house promotional event
•	Represents Museum at offsite festivals and events.
•	Assists in logging and tracking auction donations, promotions/coupons, and ticket trades Researches membership, marketing, and promotions activities at other venues to ensure competitiveness of Museum offerings
•	Help prepare monthly membership mailings.
•	With marketing team, help in planning and hosting of special member events
Time Commitment:
2 months
Scheduling:
Minimum 20 hours per week, flexible schedule
Qualifications:
•	Understanding of marketing techniques and practices.
•	Knowledge of basic marketing channels and how they are used.
•	Willingness to assist as needed in a corporate team environment.
•	Exceptional communication and customer service skills, experience in customer service and/or sales a plus.
•	Marketing coursework a plus.
•	All applicants are required to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits:
•	Gain experience working as an integral part of the Imagine It! marketing department.
•	Build your project portfolio by participating in strategic public relations and marketing campaigns.
•	Contribute to the success of marketing, special events and programming of Imagine It! that support the mission of the museum.

Applicants interested in the Marketing Intern position should fax resume and cover letter to:

Director of Marketing
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Fax Number: 404-223-3675

No phone calls please

SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN

Goal of Position:
Assist with the planning and implementation of special events that support the programs and mission of Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta, while raising awareness and often raising funds for the museum.
Activities:
•	Strategic event planning for both tactical and creative aspects.
•	Assist in research of event vendors and event budgeting.
•	Manage marketing tactics for various events.
•	Draft event marketing and publicity materials.
•	Work with volunteers to implement actual events.
•	Creative brainstorming of event ideas and forward planning.
•	Assistance with event wrap-up and evaluation process.
Time Commitment:
Minimum 2 months
Scheduling:
Minimum 20 hours per week, flexible schedule
Qualifications/Attributes Sought:
•	Knowledge and experience in event planning.
•	Willingness to assist as needed in a cooperative team environment.
•	Excellent writing skills as well as firm grasp on rules of grammar.
•	Ability to manage details of various projects under supervision of special events director.
•	Previous work as an event volunteer is a plus.
Benefits:
•	Gain experience in event planning working as an integral part of the Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta special events department.
•	Build your events portfolio by participating in the planning and implementation of strategic marketing and fundraising events.
•	Contribute to the success of special events and programs of Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta that support the mission of the museum.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Goal of Position:
Assist the Accounting Department with management implemented projects and maintaining the integrity of the museum’s financial records.
Activities:
•	Bank reconciliations
•	General ledger review for account code reclassifications
•	Filing
•	Reconciliation of parallel databases
•	Inventory and/or tagging fixed assets
Time Commitment:
8 hours per month
Scheduling:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 4-hour shift. Prefer regularly scheduled shift.
Qualifications/Attributes Sought:
•	Thorough knowledge of accounting and administrative processes
•	Working knowledge of Excel
•	Working knowledge of Financial Edge and/or Raiser’s Edge a plus
•	Associate degree in accounting and/or a 2-year minimum in an audit/accounting firm a plus
•	Patience
•	Attention to detail

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Goal of Position:
Assist the Accounting Department with projects aimed to maintain the integrity of the Museum’s financial records.
Activities:
•	Filing
•	Collecting and organizing 1099 information
Time Commitment:
8 hours per month
Scheduling:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., 4-hour shift. Prefer regularly scheduled shift
Qualifications/Attributes Sought:
•	Thorough knowledge of accounting and administrative processes
•	Patience
•	Attention to detail

MEMBERSHIP INTERN

Goal of Position:
To assist with the development and execution of Museum Memberships
Activities:
•	Assist with Event Planning
•	Prepare membership information for mailing
•	Data entry
•	Correspond with members
•	Sell memberships
Time Commitment:
15-20 Hours per week
Scheduling:
Flexible
Qualifications/Attributes Sought:
•	Excellent computer skills, including Excel and Word
•	Excellent customer service skills
•	Excellent problem solving skills
•	Experience with event planning a plus