Dear Graduate Students,

I’m forwarding a message from Linda McBride at The Center of Fiction regarding an internship opportunity there. Details and information about how to apply are given below.

Enjoy the first day of classes tomorrow! And please remember to double check your schedule and classroom locations on CUNYFirst.

All very best,

Andrea Walkden
Assistant Professor of English
Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program
andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu

English Department
Klapper Hall, Room 604
Queens College, CUNY

From: lindaleemcb@gmail.com [mailto:lindaleemcb@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Linda Lee McBride
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 4:45 PM
Subject: Available internship at The Center for Fiction

Internship Details:

We are looking for interns to work specifically at our literary events, helping with setup (sound, promotional materials, refreshments, book selling, etc.), and the execution of the event (audience control, photography, videotaping, reception, etc.). A background or interest in event planning, and/or theater production would be helpful as well as knowledge of A/V, although not required. Some heavy lifting is necessary for the position. This internship is a great way to gain experience in event production and to connect to an amazing line-up of authors. This is a nonpaying position, but access to an extensive fiction library, study space and use of our Writers Studio is available. Interested candidates should email Linda McBride, linda@centerforfiction.org, with a brief cover letter and their resume. Please include the title of the internship in the subject line.

Essential Job Functions: Assist with set up and execution of regular author, music, and other events; set up book sale table and handle sales; assist event producer in promotion of events

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Schedule: PT, afternoon and nights - 8-15 hours per week

Qualifications: Interest in books and/or event production; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong social media skills a plus, but not required

- See more at: http://www.centerforfiction.org/about/internships/#sthash.pQccagNu.dpuf

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Linda Lee McBride, Events Producer

The Center for Fiction

17 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

www.centerforfiction.org