JOB DESCRIPTION:

The administrative assistant volunteer is responsible for managing, organizing, scheduling and maintaining information for the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Using photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters and personal computers, they create spreadsheets, compose email, manage databases, maintain paper and electronic files, create documents and handle travel arrangements.
• As the information managers for an office, duties vary widely by company and are continually changing with new technological advancements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative assistants must be able to skillfully prepare statistical and written reports as well as presentations for management. General PC proficiency and strong skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required, along with experience composing a number of types of professional documents.
• Analytical thinking is an important asset, as they are often required to prioritize their own work, and develop processes that monitor progress and performance for the company.

COMPENSATION:

Internships for the National Museum of Hip-Hop are unpaid but offer a great deal of hands on experience.  College credit is available upon request and school approval.  Interns will gain the following benefits:

• Helping to uplift surrounding communities as well as bringing a positive image to Hip-Hop.
• Broaden experience in an extremely powerful non-profit.
• Training in office management skills, program administration, business development and writing, grant research and writing, public relations and outreach.
• Working for an organization that benefits an entire culture as well as worldwide inner-city communities.
• Free Museum membership
• Free tickets to concerts & events
• Rubbing elbows on a regular basis with various Hip-Hop Celebrities and personalities
• Learning the many secrets and ins & outs of the Hip-Hop indusrty

To Apply:

Deadlines are as follows or open until filled: March 20 (Spring/Summer: Start April 1), August 12 (Fall: Start September 1), and December 9 (Winter: Start January 10).

Please download NMOH-VolunteerForm and send along with resume to National Museum of Hip-Hop, 116 West 23^rd St. 5^th Fl., New York, NY 10011 or email to interns@nmoh.org or fax to 212-656-1557. Put position title in subject line.  NO CALLS PLEASE.