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Community Programs & Events Intern

Artists Creating Together
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Community Programs & Events Intern

Now Accepting Applications For:

Fall 2024

Winter/Spring 2025

The Community Programs & Events Intern will have the opportunity to assist the Community Arts Coordinator in all aspects of programming and event planning associated with ACT’s Community Programs; planning creative and accessible art activities, working with students and visitors, guiding volunteers, and assisting with set-up and tear-down for events.

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

  • Support for small and large community events including ACT Open Studios, programs at partner organizations, events around Grand Rapids, and more
  • Opportunities to lead various aspects of programs and events from start to finish and/or support Coordinator in execution
  • Program assistance and oversight; prepping materials, 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: Community Arts 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 weekends

Skills & Characteristics

  • Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
  • Passionate about the mission of ACT; the arts/cultural community and offering programs to people with disabilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

To Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Internships generally follow with 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