ArtsMobile Intern:
The Arts in Education department seeks an intern to help support the ArtsMobile program. The ArtsMobile intern will provide event support to ArtsMobile staff at offsite workshop locations throughout Westchester County during the season. Intern duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting the teaching artist with set up of materials for the workshop, engaging with and assisting participants with the activity, tracking attendance, and providing feedback about the outcomes of the workshop.
The desired candidate will have an interest in the visual arts and education, consistent access to reliable transportation and flexibility to attend at least 1-2 weekly ArtsMobile events, generally Wednesdays-Sundays, from June through August. Candidate must be comfortable working with the general public, including sensitive or under-served populations of all ages and abilities. Candidates may be required to stand or be active during largely attended events. The intern may assist the Arts in Education team with other administrative duties throughout the internship as needed, including conducting research; communicating with artists, arts organizations, and cultural sites in Westchester; filing; performing data entry; and assisting with special projects.
ArtsWestchester Internship Program
ArtsWestchester offers internship opportunities in specialized fields. Our interns gain valuable experience that can be used in future careers such as: project management, public relations, professional writing, team collaboration, leadership and responsibility. Our interns enjoy an experience that is both meaningful and educational through creative projects and working closely with the staff members at ArtsWestchester. In addition to contributing to important tasks in specific departments, interns participate in professional development workshops and learn the daily operational functions of a successful non-profit organization.
ArtsWestchester provides interns with a travel stipend to cover the costs associated with transportation to ArtsWestchester or events and complimentary admission to arts/cultural events throughout Westchester, where they can help build awareness of the arts. Internships can be used for college credit as long as approved by the college/university.
Please fill out our online application for an internship at ArtsWestchester:
APPLY HERE: https://artswestchester.submittable.com/submit *
- Summer 2024 Internship submission deadline: Friday, May 10th at 11:59pm.
*Applications accepted through the submittable portal only!*
Requirements:
- Fall/Spring Internships (during the school year) – must be currently enrolled in college, or a recent graduate.
- Summer Internships – must be a High School Junior or Senior, currently enrolled in college, or a recent graduate.
- Minimum of 10 hours between 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, occasional evening or weekends may be needed for special events for certain departments.
- Must have a desire to learn about all aspects of arts administration.
- Must attend a mandatory orientation and 3 Professional Development workshops on:
- Orientation date/time TBA (between end of May – June 18th, afternoon)
- Internship Workshop 1: Thursday, June 27th
- Internship Workshop 2: Thursday, July 18th
- Internship Workshop 3: Wednesday, August 7th
Skills necessary for ArtsWestchester Internships:
- Demonstrated interest in the arts
- Detail-oriented, self-reliant, and a fast learner
- Works well with others and see tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent Communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with basic office administration