Fall 2019 Internship
The BDC is currently seeking 2 qualified interns with a passion for documentary photography and film and desire for social change.
Bronx Documentary Center
Fall 2019 Internship
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
The Bronx Documentary Center (BDC), a 501(c)3 non-profit photo gallery and educational space, is currently seeking 2 qualified interns with a passion for documentary photography and film and desire for social change.
Support is needed in preparing exhibitions and screenings, researching community issues, photo editing, and a variety of administrative tasks. Some video shooting and editing may be included. We are looking for someone who can commit 16 hours minimum per week from October 7th - March 31st. Attendance at Saturday evening events is sometimes required. Bronx-based applicants are encouraged to apply. This is a paid internship.
Ideal candidates would have most of the following abilities:
• Writing and research skills
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive
• Comfortable doing on-the-ground outreach in our South Bronx community
• Comfortable shooting and editing photo and video
• Experience in gallery, museum or clerical settings encouraged
• Curriculum building
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus
• Youth mentorship is a plus
WHO WE ARE
The Bronx Documentary Center was founded in 2011 and is located in the heart of the South Bronx. Our mission is to create conversation around social justice through documentary photography and film with underserved Bronx communities and the cultural community at large.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants may contact us at internship@bronxdoc.org with a resumé and cover letter.