Could You Be The iCiNG Intern?
[ 2 July 2008 ]
Some of you will be aware that I recently hired an intern to help out around the iCiNG Bowl & work as my assistant! Well, unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, that has come to an end. Sad face! Boo. However, the good news is that this could be your opportunity!
What kind of things would you be doing? Organising my diary & scheduling appointments; coordinating competitions; keeping iCiNG looking pretty; brainstorming ideas; filming & editing interviews; accompanying me to events; documenting what goes on the iCiNG Bowl with a camera; going on inspirational “research” shopping trips… !
I’m looking for someone who is…
An organisational whiz! ...Who puts me to shame! List-making should be your reason for living! Someone who can juggle a phone, a pencil & a Moleskine at once!
Tech-savvy! Bonus points if you can use Photoshop or iMovie, or if you know anything about blogging!
A strong writer! You will be sending emails, writing teasers, & who knows what else, so you need to be able to throw a sentence together!
Familiar with iCiNG! I’d love someone who has read most of the articles, understands the iCiNG mission & wants to contribute to the vision!
Other essentials: Positive! Confident, capable & versatile. Able to take initiative. Loyal, honest & trustworthy. Punctual & reliable!
You’ll be located in New York City & able to get to my apartment in the West Village to work. Ideally I would like someone who can come in two or three days a week. When I leave the country at the end of July, you’ll need to be able to work remotely — & when I come back in September we can pick up where we left off!
This is an unpaid position but who knows where it could lead?!
Alright doll-face… you know what to do! Send me an email with some information about who you are & a copy of your CV! (No excuses, wink wink!)
Good luck!
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala
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Oh darn! I wish I lived in NYC because I have all of those other traits. Booooo. Sad face indeed.
Trisha — I wish I could have a truly international gal (or guy) but unfortunately lots of the stuff actually relies on being in the same physical space. Quelle bummer, right?!
This sounds like so much fun and one of the best sounding internships I’ve even seen bounce across the screen. I wonder if it would be possible for someone to get school credit from it? Good luck on your search!
oh gosh gala! i so wish i could do this! it sounds like the most fun job in the universe. and im 16, so im guessing that wouldnt work out too well :P
If I wasn’t in High School I’d be all over this!
Oh Gala, if only I was older, and lived in New York, and had something to put on my CV (I’m too young to have done my GCSE’s yet) I’d follow you everywhere! To Australia and back!
And never mind the no pay thing! Heck I think I’D pay YOU just to give me the job!
Damn..
well, when I’m old enough I’ll be sending a CV to you regardless of whether you need an assistant or not!
It would be one of the best feelings in the world to give something back to you, after you’ve given everyone here so much.
One day, Gala, One day..
;)
aww! boo to scheduling conflicts! i’d be all over this too, had i had more confidence in my skills….or at least an impressive resume.
but good luck finding a new intern (who’ll be lucky as heck to be working with you!![]())
Sigh, as if I didn’t already wish I lived in New York, now you give me another reason to want it! Especially now that I’m out of college. Damn my living in England.
Hope you find someone soon! :) And that typewriter is gooorgeous.
Best of luck finding someone fabulous Gala! If ever you need an intern/assistant in London, be sure to let us know (wink wink!).
miss morgan, i’ll fight you for that london spot :)
gala, you could have a whole team of ass-kicking interns all around the world to do your bidding!
gala’s angels! you could get us all on skype or ichat or something and we’d all be like “hiiii, gala!” and then go out and beat the bad guys. awesome.
xxx
i vote you start like…an empire. a gigantic pink palace of amazing-ness.
i actually have a friend in new york who you might like. she’s absolutely fabulous! (and she makes lists like nobody’s business.)
i’m going to pass on the information and hope she gets in touch with you!
You guys are so cute :>
Nubby — Hmm, I wonder! That would be so neat. I have no idea how that system works, though… Does anyone else know?
sophie~ — Hahaha! I always wanted a row of girls, in a rainbow assortment of sweaters, red through violet, with matching typewriters… Ah, blissful sigh!
giulianna — Thank you, sugar!
If I wasn’t waist deep in self-induced insanity with my college work I would totally take you up on that offer!
P.S. That typewriter is amazing!
Aw. Once again on the wishing for international front – and the rainbow girls idea sounds absolutely awesome!
Hope you find someone lovely soon, Miss! :)
Good luck to everyone who applies!
(and LOL at Sophie’s “Gala’s Angels”)
D’aww! If this was one year from now, I would be all over it, babe! Unfortunately, I’m not in NYC yet. If you ever need help sometime in the distant future, I’m totally open. I don’t know how likely that is, but I’m always an e-mail away. :P
If I lived in NYC, I would APPLY SO HARD. Whoever gets this position is going to be a very lucky lady/gentleman!
I’ll be the violet-sweater-ed Gala’s Angel!
Ah, you could come to San Francisco! That’s where I’ll be come August, I’d be a great assistant. If you want anyone on the other side of the country count me in! Good luck Gala!
If I were in NYC... As everyone else is saying. Inspirational shopping trips? Absolutely!
How cool would it be to have one secretary in every timezone, so there was always someone awake when you needed them? Haha, that so makes me want to be some sort of international whiz-kid.
Anyways yeah, I have to add myself to those of us who would love to apply but don’t live in New York.
xxx
buuh, i hope I lived there! But is ok, good luck to the girl who fills the spot :D!
btw, are you staying in NY permanently? :o
If only I lived in NYC! I have all the other traits. Guess I’m in the same boat as Trisha.
How very “Carrie” of you, Gala! :)
Ugh, if only I lived in New York (echoed for the thousandth time :P ). Sounds like a lot of fun…and if you need one in a few years, I’ll def. be available :)
Awww Gala, I wish I could work for you but I’m only going to be in NYC this summer and I could only go to your apartment on the weekends :(. Drats!
bummer!! i’m only 14, give me a few years
Come to Canada.
I have drawers and drawers full of lists in different coloured notebooks written in different coloured pens!
And I kan rite guud?
(bad jokes switch, now turned off)
I’m very interested!
I only work 4 days a week and was looking for a new internship cause I took a year off of school and I want to stay busy.
I’ll send over my resume STAT!
ooh i’d really like to apply. is there a deadline for the CV?
Aww, what a great opportunity! If I lived in fabulous New York I’d apply in a heartbeat! I’m sure you’ll find someone great Gala :)
hey kitten. can i intern for you if you give me an LV bag at the end? :D (just like in satc of course.) haha j/k
gilda – great minds think alike I was thinking its so Carrie Bradshaw in SATC... hehe… sounds like a fun way to spend your free time though no? working on Icing… hanging out with Gala… I think they will have some fab fun together!
In un-intern-related news (though I commend you – having an intern RULES), 1)thanks for the style snapshot! and 2) have you read this article on the proliferation of tattooing in high fashion? Interesting!
www.jcreport.com/intelligence/...
kay
i think we might end up having one too many cupcake or sorbet if i work with her. ;)
and gala!! i’m texting my boss to ask if i can invite you to the bbq at pat field’s on july 4th!! cross your fingers!
gilda love, definately, I do enough experimenting with chocolate cupcakes without encouragment ;) I’m a geographically far away so its a non issue! (And i’m exceedingly UNORGANIZED so wouldn’t be a candidate even if I was close hehe).
kay> actually, me too. all the time :D
I have a Royal Quiet De Luxe in powder blue! I wish it was electric pink however!
To echo a million other people (well, nearly…), if you ever need someone in Edinburgh, Scotland (if you haven’t visited yet, it’s a scandal, by the way – you’d love it, I know it!), I’m your gal. I can touch-type, bake mean nutella cookies AND know all the best vintage emporiums!
PS – I forgot to mention…just to seal the deal: I can also make vegan fudge, cookies and brownies. Yep. x
Wow! This sounds like such a great opportunity! If only I were in NYC! My family is living up there now, but I’m in my last year of college halfway across the country, booo!
I work at night as a news editor doing layouts and stuff, this would just fit perfectly!
Anyway, good luck to all the candidates and to you! I’m sure you’ll find someone perfect for the job!
hey gala we both know that i’m pretty punctual and organised! give me the job!!!!!
hey umm just letting you know i scheduled a meeting with the people from gucci for you!
....3 months ago.
I second the ‘come to Canada’ motion!
OOH, gala! This sounds like an amazing opportunity. i would love it (but being halfway across the world does hamper my chances somewhat).
Good luck to all the applicants!
Yay for organization! I am a fiend for lists.
Sending out good energy that you find a good match!
I can only wish the girl who gets the job the very best of my wishes… I’m a green monster right now! Wishing you were still located Down Under dearest Gala, I’d be all over your email applying. Hope you find heaven in an intern xo
I really am debating whether or not I want to apply. I’m going through a change of life right now, and this sounds just like the thing I’m looking for. Do you have a time limit for when you’d like all the applications to be in by? If I do decide I’m going to apply, I will need to put together a CV.
And I’m currently working in a Romanian Bakery in Albany, so I sure know a lot about cupcakes!
wow what an amazing experience! i wished i lived in NYC too.
however, your CV tips really worked! thank-you! i followed them when i was applying for a layout designer position at a magazine and i got the job! the publicist said she really liked the enthusiasm of my CV and cover letter :)
you’re not living in melbourne anymore?
If I lived in New York I’d be all over this! :(
You guys are way cute! I wish I could hire you aaaaaall to do my cupcakey bidding!
fran — I have to leave at the end of July because I’m only on a three month visa, but I’ll be back really soon…
diana — No official deadline, but the sooner the better, because I want to start asap!
gilda — Sure, I’ll talk to my guys ;D
Material Girl — My pleasure, sweetness! & ooh! Thanks for the link… v. interesting!
Maggie — Yum, powder blue! I sometimes think about dismantling typewriters & giving them a fabulous lick of neon paint…
bei — Hahahaha. Heart you!
Ashley — If you want to apply, get on it quickly! I already have interviews lined up for tomorrow… !
Leanne — YAY! That is fantastic, I’m so pleased that my tips worked for you! Woohooooooo!
alexxis — Well, most of my belongings are there but they’re not going to be much longer…
good.
HAHAHAAH
oh if only i lived in new york, i’d run to your house with my notebooks of philosophies, writings, collages and tell you everything.
LOL sophie’s comment = too cute. i’d TOTALLY be up for that! “good morning, gala!”
and boo about not living in melbourne much longer :( OMG can we throw a melbourne going away party for you?! please please please???!
I need a vegan chef intern to cook me meals at my house :D
You know I’d love to do it but I am in Melbourne. Could you please email me when you’re coming back to Melbourne. I know you will be very busy BUT... some of your followers, myself included, would like to throw you a leaving party!
I would love to do something like this but different timezones and countries makes it difficult. I do wish you the best in your quest for a fantastic intern!!
If you ever want anything from a girl in Brisbane (via Tokyo via Brisbane via Tokyo) let me know!
Good luck Gala
I totally want to come down for the going away do in Melbz!
Aww, I wish I could do it, but I’m 8 hours from NYC and too poor to move there right now. :(
Gala,
I’m sure it varies by school, but I’ve done internships with independent, small organizations before, and it’s never too complicated to do (if you get an intern who would like to!).
Typically you have to write out a formal list of duties for the school, and probably make some kind of progress reports, based on the school’s protocol. At my school, they check in mid-semester, and then fill out a final supervisor evaluation form.
Soo sad I don’t live in New York, I would LOVE to do this, especially since I think I’d do a great job, or I’d at least try!! Le sigh.
If you ever need a little helper in California, I live half way between San Fransisco and LA and I’m willing to travel! (just not to New York..)
I hope you find the perfect person! Even if its not me… :(
If I wasn’t 14 and lived across the country, this would be PERFECT for me! It would be so cool to work for one of my biggest role models (: