Photography and Graphics Internship- KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market

The Photography & Graphics Intern for The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market will be responsible for shaping the KITCHEN’s visual and aesthetic online and print presence with the goal of engaging visitors in the broader work of The Trustees and the Boston Public Market. 

The ideal applicant will be energetic, motivated, and comfortable working in a self-directed and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have some experience with photography and will be interested in learning new photography and photo editing tools and methods. Professional photography experience is NOT required. 

Interest in local food, cooking, health, environment, historic preservation, visitor engagement, land management, and/or non-profits is encouraged. Applicants must be tech-savvy and willing and able to learn on the job. The Intern will be able to use the KITCHEN camera.
While the position is unpaid, the intern will gain valuable photography, graphic design, digital marketing, social media experience, a letter of recommendation, connections to local food companies and partners, and valuable non-profit experience. Interns are able to attend KITCHEN events for free and receive a discount to Boston Public Market vendors.

Reports to:
KITCHEN Engagement Site Manager 

Commitment:
•September 2016 start date, flexible based on applicant availability 
•Approximately 10 hours per week, fluctuating between 5-15 hours depending on the week
•Applicants must be willing to work through the end of December at a minimum with the option of extending through June. 
•Work can be done independently with weekly in-person meetings.
*This position is unpaid, school credit is optional

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Working with the Engagement Site Manager and the Director to develop a photo and graphics database for the KITCHEN
•Collaborate with vendors in the Boston Public Market to capture vibrate photo stories
•Attend KITCHEN events (when possible) and take photos of event attendees and food preparation
•Log internship hours in the Hands on Connect database weekly 

Qualifications
•The ideal applicant will be energetic, motivated, and comfortable working in a self-directed and fast-paced environment. 
•Interest in local food, cooking, health, environment, historic preservation, visitor engagement, land management, and/or non-profits is encouraged. 
•Applicants must be tech-savvy and familiar with photography and graphic design tools and methods. Professional photography experience is NOT required. Applicants should have an interest and general understanding of photography.