Spring 2003

Internship at the Museum of the American Piano

We are looking for students interested in e-commerce and strategy. Graduate students are welcome to apply. Taking this internship with the Museum will help the person with real time experience to set up, build, organize and run a self- sustained concept from the beginning. The Intern will have the necessary equipment to implement the plan: computer, fast Internet access and personnel support. One will have the opportunity to use learned principles and put them into use from the start in a real life situation.

*The Project: design for the Web a plan to auto-collect, display, update

and manage piano-related events.

· Compile a list of places where piano performances take place.

· Set up a way to get the latest data on events.

· Find a way to auto-update the files.

· Setup ticket reservation and purchase

· Follow up and re-evaluate.

*Working hours: 4 hours/ day, 3 –5 days a week. Flexible time

*Compensation: the Museum offers to pay for local transportation and a modest stipend. Successfully running a project can lead to employment at the Museum.

*Location of the Museum: corner of Broadway and Reade Street (1 block north of Chambers street). The following subway stations are within a short walk:

City Hall: N and R

Chambers Street: 1, 2, 3, 9, A, C and E

Brooklyn Bridge: J, M, Z, 4, 5, and 6

*Contact person: Kalman Detrich Exec. Director

Tel: (212) 406-5242