Arts Program Management Internship - Free Arts NYC
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Company overview
The mission of Free Arts NYC is to empower underserved youth through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed. Free Arts Days are one time events sponsored by a corporation, group or individual. At the events, we pair elementary-aged youth 1:1 with adult volunteers. Together they engage in a day of art-making and “mini-mentoring.” Free Arts Days give youth the opportunity to explore a variety of art materials with the individual support of a caring adult. We run approximately 80 Free Arts Days each year, serving about 2,000 youth annually.
Internship overview
The intern will join a team of three full-time staff managing the Free Arts Day program. The intern will assist the staff with aspects of program coordination, including supporting at events, materials prep, data management, and prospecting research. Responsibilities will include:
- Curriculum research and project development
- Data entry and reporting
- Art supply prep and and packing
- Prospecting potential partnerships with our Corporate Social Responsibility partners
- Free Arts Day event support as Table Leader and other responsibilities. Liaison with Free Arts stakeholders, including corporate sponsors, youth, community partners, and volunteers.
Suggested qualifications
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Youth development experience
- Comfortable talking to corporate sponsors and community partners
- Proactive and takes initiative
- Able to be active and on your feet for 4-6 hours at a time
How to apply
Complete the Free Arts NYC Internship Application Form, then email a cover letter and resume to Michelle at internships@freeartsnyc.org with the subject line “Application - Free Arts Day Internship Fall 2020.”