RiverArts’ vision is growing community, creativity and connection through the Arts. Our mission to support this vision is to foster the exploration and development of our audiences’ creative lives while providing a bridge to the greater art world; and use the universal experience of creativity to bring together people from diverse rural communities across Kent County and the Eastern Shore to build connection and to encourage understanding. The RiverArts Intern is an important member of our team and works closely with professional staff to gain practical work experience in leadership, special events, fundraising, marketing, communication, and program administration. The Intern reports to the Arts Education Coordinator. The internship period start and end dates are negotiable, and the schedule is subject to the intern’s availability. Although some in-person hours are required, a portion of the internship can be completed remotely.
A RiverArts internship offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative educational community and work with accomplished professionals in a mutual learning and knowledge sharing environment. Class and studio access is offered as a benefit to interns as well as reduced or complimentary class and program fees. RiverArts will work with applicants seeking educational credit for the internship or who wish to apply for grant funding to subsidize their hours.
RiverArts believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling its mission. We want the RiverArts experience to include varied ideas, world views, and personal characteristics. RiverArts is committed to being a community that welcomes and respects everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, and socioeconomic status. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be tailored to fit each intern’s unique experiences and learning goals. Possible responsibilities for the summer include:
- Assist with planning of our summer educational programs including KidSPOT Summer Camp, Teen summer classes, and the Explore Program for new Washington College students.
- Assist with marketing programs including creating flyers, brochures, and digital materials to market on social media and publications
- Assist with planning classes and programs, including sourcing instructors and classes, organizing program materials, and observing programs
- Aid program administration by serving rotations in studio management and community collaborations
- Assist with planning, set-up, and/or management of our special summer and fall events such as Empty Bowls (June), Re!magined Runway (July), Studio Tour (October) and more!
- Attend relevant departmental and board committee meetings
- Conduct clerical and administrative duties such as data entry, filing, copying, etc.
Qualifications
- Have a demonstrated interest in the arts/arts administration and/or nonprofit management
- Possess a high proficiency level using Google products such as Docs and Sheets
- Experience with Canva is a plus
- Past experience with nonprofit is preferred but not required
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive professional behavior
- Have excellent customer service skills; be comfortable with in person communications with patrons, supporters, instructors, and students
- Have a proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of individuals
- Ability to work within deadlines
- Be highly organized and possess excellent time management skills; attention to detail
- Be highly self-motivated, task oriented, and goal oriented
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this internship, the applicant is regularly required to sit and to work at a computer. The applicant is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and to talk fluently.
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