Spring 2003

Internship at the Museum of the American Piano

We are looking for students interested in Marketing. Graduate students are welcome to apply. Taking this internship with the Museum will provide 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 learn principles and apply them from the start in a real life situation.

*Duties: Develop a Piano recycling program at the Museum

· Gather evidence of pianos being discarded (sanitation departments, Piano Dealers, Schools) through personal interviews and picture searches.

· Find solutions for moving and storing these pianos.

· Develop use for non-restorable Pianos (wood and other parts).

· Publicize this event.

· Implement the restoration of usable pianos

· Evaluate the result

*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, Executive Director

Tel: (212) 406-5242