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).
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:
https://artswestchester.submittable.com/submit
Applications accepted through the submittable portal only!
Summer 2024 Internship submission deadline: Friday, May 10th at 11:59pm. (application is rolling; early submission is strongly encouraged!)
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, 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