Volunteer/Internship Opportunities

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is seeking volunteers. Various opportunities include visitor services, gallery attending, exhibitions/installation, the PCA shop, special events, and administrative help. Day and evening opportunities available. College credit is available upon request.

Qualifications: Must be reliable, mature, and able to handle responsibility with enthusiasm. Opportunities available from weekly to monthly.

To apply for an internship, contact Jasdeep Khaira:
jasdeep@pittsburgharts.org

Artist Studio Assistant
Artist Studio Assistant 2
Finance Dept. Assistant Intern
Center Operations
Artist/Installation Assistant
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities Assistant

Artist Studio Assistant
Artist looking for two interns to assist with the fabrication, transportation and installation of art work for the up coming Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Biennial and the 2008 Emerging Artist of the Year Exhibition.

This internship will require a general understanding of hand and power tools, some lifting, and desire to learn and apply a variety of practices/techniques through 2D and 3D media. Must be able to work well with others and be flexible about hours.

Artist Studio Assistant
Artist looking for an intern to assist in artist's studio during preparation for Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 2008 Biennial exhibition.

- Experience with artistic/creative studio operation
- Excellent knowledge in Macintosh environment
- Good knowledge of PhotoShop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), and the Internet
- Must be able to work independently
- Organizational and interpersonal skills

Finance Dept. Assistant Intern
The Finance Department at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is seeking an intern to assist with department operations including accounts payable, cash receipts, and filing.

Center Operations
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is seeking interns and volunteers to assist in daily operations such as greeting and directing museum visitors and guests during daily hours as well as special events and programs, and assisting visitors with admissions and general exhibition inquiries. This person will work directly with administrative staff at the Center on special projects such as letter correspondence, file maintenance and facilities management. The intern will also assist the Exhibition Dept. during show installation.

Artist/Installation Assistant (dependent on exhibition schedule)
The Exhibition Department is seeking interns and volunteers to assist exhibiting artists and the Center curator in installation and removal of artwork. Includes a variety of artistic and manual labor involved in hanging artwork and installation. Studio art and/or carpentry experience a plus.

Facilities Maintenance
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is seeking an intern/volunteer to assist in the general maintenance of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts school and gallery building. Tasks include painting, moving equipment and furniture, and general building maintenance work.

To apply for an internship, contact Jasdeep Khaira:
jasdeep@pittsburgharts.org

Facilities Assistant

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Cleaning bathrooms
2. Cleaning and organizing studios
3. Emptying and disposing of rubbish
4. Moving tables and chairs
5. Cleaning windows
6. Vacuuming
7. Restocking janitorial supplies
8. Replacing lights/adjusting lighting
9. Sweeping halls/floors/stairs
10. Minor plumbing and electrical repairs

3-4 WORK DAYS A WEEK. 15 HOURS TOTAL. MINIMUM WAGE 7.15/HR

PLEASE CALL 412-361-0873 x322 or email resume to jsteffl@pittsburgharts.org

Call for Artist/Instructors

Interested in teaching a class at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts? Do you have an idea for a new class? Submit your class idea directly to us. Or simply contact us for more information. We’re always looking to meet new Artist/Instructors!

For adult classes, contact:
Joshua Andra
Director of Studio Arts Programs
412-361-0455 x324
jandra[at]pittsburgharts.org

For children’s classes, contact:
Dan Barrett
Director of Children’s Programs
412-361-0455 x367
dbarrett[at]pittsburgharts.org

For media arts classes, contact:

Susan Howard
Director of Filmmakers at the Center
showard@pghfilmmakers.org
412-361-0455 x326