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 approx 10-12 hours per week, spread over 2-3 weekdays.
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. (rolling – early submission is encouraged)
*Applications accepted through the submittable portal only!*
Requirements:
- 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)
- 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