Art Programs Intern
Art Programs Intern
Now Accepting Applications For:
Summer 2024
Fall 2024
The Art Programs Intern will have the opportunity to assist ACT’s Program staff with all facets of youth and adult programming: art project planning, heading up one-time events, setting up and cleaning up the studio, assisting the teaching artist, working with students, guiding volunteers and potentially overseeing a weekly art class.
About ACT
ACT empowers individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and celebrate through the arts. To learn more about ACT, see our website at www.artistscreatingtogether.org.
Duties & Educational Opportunities
- Program assistance and oversight; including prepping materials, heavy lifting, setting up the studio, tear down of materials and studio furniture, project/lesson creation
- Contribute content to social media platforms and ideas for promotional materials to promote events
- Participate in recruitment of volunteers to support events and event preparations
- Office administrative assistance
Reports to: Program Coordinator
Time
10-25 hours/week (consistent weekly schedule, with some exceptions for special events)
Preferred hours include:
Generally between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
- Monday or Tuesday evening until 6:30pm
- Flexibility for pre-planned special events during weeknights and occasional weekends
Skills & Characteristics
- Positive can-do attitude
- Strong team player, ability to work independently
- Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Passionate about the mission of ACT; the arts/cultural community and offering programs to people with disabilities
- Understand importance of equality and inclusion
- Creative and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
To Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Internships generally follow the semester schedule, with some flexibility as needed. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a completed application form (available on ACT website) to program@artistscreatingtogether.org.
This opportunity is unpaid. Academic credit available.
Artists Creating Together – 1140 Monroe Ave NW Ste 4101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 – 616.885.5866 – artistscreatingtogether.org