CAREERS
Working at LBIF means contributing to meaningful programs, from art exhibitions and environmental initiatives to youth camps and special events, that inspire visitors of all ages. We offer a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic environment where creativity thrives and new ideas are encouraged.
Explore current opportunities and help us shape the future of the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island.
All positions are in person, require a college education, and a maximum commute of 45 minutes to our campus.
TO APPLY:
Please send a Cover Letter (not AI generated), your Resume, and References, to dkerner@lbifoundation.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, “first come, first served.”
Open Positions
Art Exhibitions/Gallery Coordinator
- Plan, coordinate, and install 10+ exhibitions annually. Exhibitions may include research, cataloging, database updates, and management, plus the ability to oversee team activities, marketing and outreach.
- Develop community programs and educational activities; support teaching and classes where relevant.
- Build audience engagement through digital and print media management, public speaking, presentations, and responsive customer service.
- Support grant proposal writing, and prepare clear written materials and operational records.
- Experience working as a curatorial, gallery or museum professional.
- Exhibition installation knowledge is required for all exhibitions year-round.
- Strong organizational, writing, presentation, public speaking, and communication skills; able to manage priorities and collaborate with a team.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Working knowledge of budgeting, Microsoft Office, databases, and database management;
- Experience in graphic design (Adobe Suite), social media, website management is required.
- Museum experience, historical research, or work with a nonprofit arts and cultural organization is preferred.
- Experience with online gallery and sales management is necessary.
- Grant proposal writing skills are very useful.
Art Gallery Assistant
- Assist with the setup, installation, and deinstallation of artworks and exhibitions
- Creating labels for the artwork and signage for the gallery
- Handling artwork; unpacking, packing, hanging artwork
- Proficiency in digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Excellent communication skills to engage visitors effectively and collaborate with team members
- Passion for contemporary art trends. This role is ideal for creative individuals eager to immerse themselves in the arts while honing their technical skills across a broad spectrum of digital design tools. If you thrive in a lively environment that celebrates artistic expression and innovation, we welcome your application.
Webmaster
Webmaster
Looking for a gifted Graphic Designer with strong and varied skill-sets to join our team. The ideal candidate will also be capable of general office clerical work in addition to:
– Managing LBIF’s website on WordPress platform
– Working knowledge of WordPress plugins, registration options, page/post creation, analytics reporting + exporting
– Proficient using WordPress, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for web + digital needs
– Design graphics for various projects such as digital banners + website content
– Collaborate with the team to on ways to improve website navigation and user experience
Graphic Design Requirements
– Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
– Strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
– Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members
– Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines-
– Have experience in marketing, advertising sales, developing relationships with clients
Administrative/Clerical Requirements
– Knowledge of front desk operations and office management is a plus
– Familiarity with MS Office for file management
– Excellent writing and editing ability a must
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
– Prior experience in customer support would be advantageous
– Excellent verbal communication skills-
Our organization is multidisciplinary in the arts and sciences and offers many programs and experiences for all age groups. Of value to the this position would be skill sets and experience Web Design for the ARTS and/or SCIENCES and/or ARTS MANAGEMENT and/or ARTS EDUCATION. A college degree is required, such as a BFA or MFA. Individuals with a varied background experience thrive in our fast-paced environment. This is an in person position with a maximum commute of 45 minutes to our campus.
Graphic Designer
– Be able to design graphics for various projects such brochures, advertisements, and website content.
– Collaborate with the marketing team to develop design concepts
– Proficient using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator software
– Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
– Strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
– Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members
– Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines-
– Knowledge of front desk operations and office management is a plus
– Familiarity with MS Office for file management
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
– Prior experience in customer support would be advantageous
Front Desk
Join our vibrant Art Center as a Front Desk Staff member and become the welcoming face of our creative community! In this dynamic role, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, members, artists, and participants, ensuring a positive and engaging experience from the moment they arrive. Your energetic presence will help foster an inspiring environment where art and community thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills in customer service, event coordination, and guest relations while supporting a lively arts-focused atmosphere.
- Greet visitors, members, artists, and participants with enthusiasm and professionalism, providing information about current exhibitions, programs, and events
- Manage guest check-ins, ticketing, and registration processes accurately and efficiently
- Assist in coordinating events such as workshops, performances, and gallery openings by supporting setup and guest management
- Handle cash transactions for ticket sales or merchandise with precision and accountability
- Resolve guest concerns or conflicts promptly using effective conflict management techniques to ensure a welcoming environment
- Maintain cleanliness and organization at the front desk area to uphold a professional appearance
- College education. recent grad, or enrolled as a senior in a university program
- Previous experience in customer service or guest services roles is highly desirable
- Be polite, professional, with an engaging personality with client relations
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, punctuality, and responsibility and be an effective team player is a must
- Familiarity with event management or coordinating public programs enhances effectiveness in this role
- Experience working with children or in educational settings is a plus
- Background in hospitality, resort environments, or business settings provides valuable insight into guest interactions
- Lifeguard experience or certifications are beneficial for handling emergency situations confidently
- Strong public speaking skills help in guiding tours or presenting information to diverse audiences
- Ability to manage cash handling accurately and efficiently is essential for transactional responsibilities
- Candidate must live within a 45 minute commute, and commit to an immediate hire through Labor Day.
- Availability to work weekend hours and certain evenings during the week
Send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: dkerner@lbifoundation.org
Special Events and Hospitality Assistant
Summer Positions + Internships
LBIF offers paid and unpaid internship opportunities. LBIF has several openings for candidates who are currently enrolled in college and university programs or are recent graduates. The candidate must live within a 45 minute commute and be available to work until Labor Day. Availability for evening and weekends are a plus. Position will be filled on a rolling basis. Apply early! Positions will close by May 31, 2027.
Internship in Art Gallery + Exhibitions
Internships at LBIF:
If you are an undergraduate in college or graduate student in a university, please consider joining our team as a committed intern, ready to help promote and serve LBIF’s mission. Our summer season is a busy one, and we can offer valuable experience to help prepare you for college or gain additional experience while you are in college. Take a moment to learn about our internship opportunities, qualifications, and requirements to see if interning at the LBIF is right for you!
As a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, the LBIF mission is to promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating, and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends.
The LBIF has continued this vision by offering thousands of classes, workshops, exhibitions, events, and educational programs to the community – all of which have been possible due to its dedicated staff, Board of Trustees, generous donors, members, interns, and volunteers.
General Internship Qualifications + Requirements:
- Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume. Please include your skills and experience
- Fully reliable with accessible transportation is mandatory
- Must possess the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Resourceful, creative, and a self-starter
- Excellent organizational skills
- Social media and marketing skills
- Adept at multi-tasking
- Outstanding verbal, written, communication skills, and the ability to write Press Releases
- Proficient with PC-based programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Some positions may require additional program knowledge requirements. PhotoShop and Photography a plus
- We offer paid internships. All interns must be able to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 10 hrs/week. We will be flexible with your schedule, but do ask that you are able to commit to one weekday and one weekend per week, which will change based on programming, and depend on specific internship responsibilities.
- Interns may be asked to bring their own laptops.
Art Gallery + Exhibitions intern to assist with all aspects of an exhibition including marketing, art events, programs through Social Media.
Tasks may include:
- Capture and utilize visual images to create social media content.
- Take photos of daily activities at LBIF and create interesting, engaging content daily on social media including Facebook & Instagram for LBIF Art Events.
- Work with staff to help create event-specific marketing materials. Create exhibit materials, including labels and signage.
- Attend exhibition openings & lectures to assist the Gallery Coordinator and take photos.
- Take photos of work in exhibitions for archives.
- Assist with exhibitions which may include de-installation, packing, and shipping.
- Assist the Gallery Coordinator with preparing for annual Arts Festival & attend the events.
- Excellent writing skills are a plus!
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Internship in Hospitality and Guest Services
Overview
- Assist front desk staff with guest check-ins, check-outs, and inquiries to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Participate in welcoming guests from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating excellent customer service and hospitality skills
- Contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment i
- Collaborate with team members to support event setups, concierge services, and other daily operations
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program related to hospitality, tourism, or a similar field
- Must live within a 40 minute commute from the LBIF campus
- Must be available to intern from June 26 to August 30
- Photography skills is a plus
- Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person and via phone or digital channels
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for hospitality, guest relations, and working in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. This paid internship offers an incredible opportunity to build foundational skills in hospitality while exploring the vibrant world of an art center environment. Join us and be part of creating memorable experiences for every guest!
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Internship in Photography
Internships at LBIF:
If you are an undergraduate in college or graduate student in a university, please consider joining our team as a committed intern, ready to help promote and serve LBIF’s mission. Our summer season is a busy one, and we can offer valuable experience to help prepare you for college or gain additional experience while you are in college. Take a moment to learn about our internship opportunities, qualifications, and requirements to see if interning at the LBIF is right for you!
As a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, the LBIF mission is to promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating, and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends.
The LBIF has continued this vision by offering thousands of classes, workshops, exhibitions, events, and educational programs to the community – all of which have been possible due to its dedicated staff, Board of Trustees, generous donors, members, interns, and volunteers.
General Internship Qualifications + Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have a flexible schedule to allow for photographing our varied Special Events which occur on weekends and evenings as well as daytime hours during the week. The candidate should be enrolled in a college or university photography major and have their own camera equipment. Video filming for social media and video editing is a plus. Hours are 10 to 15 hours per week until Labor Day.
- Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume. Please include your skills and experience
- Fully reliable with accessible transportation is mandatory
- Must possess the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Resourceful, creative, and a self-starter
- Excellent organizational skills
- Social media and marketing skills
- Adept at multi-tasking
- Outstanding verbal, written, communication skills, and the ability to write Press Releases
- Proficient with PC-based programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Some positions may require additional program knowledge requirements. PhotoShop and Photography a plus
- We offer paid internships. All interns must be able to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 10 hrs/week. We will be flexible with your schedule, but do ask that you are able to commit to one weekday and one weekend per week, which will change based on programming, and depend on specific internship responsibilities.
- Interns may be asked to bring their own laptops.
Photography Intern Tasks Include:
- Photograph LBIF major annual events. Specifically, we wish to see a wide variety of portraits of guests and students, as well as imagery of overall scope of all events, plus intimate details, décor, etc.
- Color editing of all photography.
- Compile organized archives of all event photography to be used in real marketing campaigns for the LBIF and to be accessed by other interns and staff.
- Work with fellow interns and staff in other departments to work together for the marketing of all events and classes.
- Take snapshots of day-to-day activities of the LBIF, which include but are not limited to: adult classes, children’s summer camp, science-related excursions on the LBIF grounds, tennis, ceramics studio activity, guest speakers, and exhibitions.
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Internship in Science
Internships at LBIF:
If you are an undergraduate in college or graduate student in a university, please consider joining our team as a committed intern, ready to help promote and serve LBIF’s mission. Our summer season is a busy one, and we can offer valuable experience to help prepare you for college or gain additional experience while you are in college. Take a moment to learn about our internship opportunities, qualifications, and requirements to see if interning at the LBIF is right for you!
As a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, the LBIF mission is to promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating, and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends.
The LBIF has continued this vision by offering thousands of classes, workshops, exhibitions, events, and educational programs to the community – all of which have been possible due to its dedicated staff, Board of Trustees, generous donors, members, interns, and volunteers.
General Internship Qualifications + Requirements:
- Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume. Please include your skills and experience
- Fully reliable with accessible transportation is mandatory
- Must possess the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Resourceful, creative, and a self-starter
- Excellent organizational skills
- Social media and marketing skills
- Adept at multi-tasking
- Outstanding verbal, written, communication skills, and the ability to write Press Releases
- Proficient with PC-based programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Some positions may require additional program knowledge requirements. PhotoShop and Photography a plus
- We offer paid internships. All interns must be able to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 10 hrs/week. We will be flexible with your schedule, but do ask that you are able to commit to one weekday and one weekend per week, which will change based on programming, and depend on specific internship responsibilities.
- Interns may be asked to bring their own laptops.
Science Intern Tasks Include:
- Promote science focused activities at LBIF and create interesting, engaging content daily on social media including Facebook & Instagram for LBIF Special Events.
- Work with staff to help create event-specific marketing materials for our Discovery Days (twice weekly).
- Special projects such as assisting with annual Barnegat Bay Day (July 5).
- Assist with scheduled guided tours and post images of the event.
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Internship in Special Events
Internships at LBIF:
If you are an undergraduate in college or graduate student in a university, please consider joining our team as a committed intern, ready to help promote and serve LBIF’s mission. Our summer season is a busy one, and we can offer valuable experience to help prepare you for college or gain additional experience while you are in college. Take a moment to learn about our internship opportunities, qualifications, and requirements to see if interning at the LBIF is right for you!
As a 501(C)3 non-profit organization, the LBIF mission is to promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating, and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends.
The LBIF has continued this vision by offering thousands of classes, workshops, exhibitions, events, and educational programs to the community – all of which have been possible due to its dedicated staff, Board of Trustees, generous donors, members, interns, and volunteers.
General Internship Qualifications + Requirements:
- Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume. Please include your skills and experience
- Fully reliable with accessible transportation is mandatory
- Must possess the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Resourceful, creative, and a self-starter
- Excellent organizational skills
- Social media and marketing skills
- Adept at multi-tasking
- Outstanding verbal, written, communication skills, and the ability to write Press Releases
- Proficient with PC-based programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Some positions may require additional program knowledge requirements. PhotoShop and Photography a plus
- We offer paid internships. All interns must be able to commit to a weekly schedule with a minimum of 10 hrs/week. We will be flexible with your schedule, but do ask that you are able to commit to one weekday and one weekend per week, which will change based on programming, and depend on specific internship responsibilities.
- Interns may be asked to bring their own laptops.
Special Events Intern Tasks Include:
- Take photos of daily activities at LBIF and create interesting, engaging content daily on social media including Facebook & Instagram for LBIF Special Events.
- Work with staff to help create event-specific marketing materials. Events include our performing arts, concerts, festivals, parties, tennis, classes, and camp.
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Please send a cover letter, your resume, and three references to dkerner@lbifoundation.org and list the position you’re interested in applying for, or apply on Indeed.
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