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:
The deadlines are as follows (application is rolling; early submission is strongly encouraged!):
- Summer 2024 Internship – submission deadline: Friday, May 10th at 11:59pm.
*Applications accepted through the submittable portal only!*
*Please APPLY HERE: https://artswestchester.submittable.com/submit *
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
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SUMMER 2024 AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP ROLES:
PROGRAMS
Grant Programs Intern:
The Grants Department intern provides administrative support for the Grants department of ArtsWestchester. They will assist the Director of Grant Programs and department staff on a number of projects for our Affiliate members and grantees.
Intern duties will include, but are not limited to: basic administrative support and data entry, tracing grant submissions and progress reports in Submittable (grants platform), preparation of materials for grant review meetings, note taking during virtual grant review meetings, affiliate and associate membership and member relations, professional development program logistics, exposure to Westchester and New York State advocacy efforts.
The desired candidate must have strong organizational skills, be familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Sheets. Candidate should have both reliable access to transportation as well as reliable, consistent internet access and familiarity with Zoom. Preferred 10-12 hours per week, spread over 2-3 weekdays.
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: helping the teaching artist set up 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, consistent access to reliable transportation and flexibility to attend at least 1-2 weekly ArtsMobile events, generally Thursday-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.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Editorial Intern:
ArtsWestchester seeks a highly-motivated editorial intern who is comfortable tackling several projects at once. Responsibilities may include writing assigned articles, press releases and event descriptions; researching or fact-checking for upcoming communications; drafting our newsletter; helping with our digital operations (submitting articles online, posting calendar events to news sites); and offering general assistance to the Editor/Communications Department. This position is part-time. Please submit writing samples when you apply (previous article clips preferred).
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Finance/Human Resources Intern:
The Administration staff seeks an intern who is comfortable working on analytics, budgeting, and updating HR or Finance policies. The ideal candidate is a business administration or related major who is proficient in Excel, detail-oriented, has excellent writing skills, and knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping is a plus! Preferred 3 days per week for 3+ months.