Studio Assistant Intern
Studio Assistant Intern — Studio of Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez
- Location: Chicago, IL (in-studio, with some remote-friendly tasks)
- Type: Internship (part-time, hours flexible around class schedule)
- Reports to: Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez, Artist
About the Artist
Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez is a Mexico-born, Atlanta-raised interdisciplinary artist based in Chicago. Her practice draws on fiber methods — sewing, netting, crocheting — and reclaimed materials from her family's furniture business to explore themes of undocumentedness, labor, and visibility. Her work has shown at institutions including the High Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, and she is currently an Artist-in-Residence at the Chicago Artists Coalition.
This internship offers hands-on experience supporting the day-to-day operations of a working professional artist's studio — from communications and e-commerce to content creation and archival systems.
Position Summary
The Studio Assistant Intern will help manage administrative, organizational, and creative-support tasks that keep the studio running smoothly. This is a great fit for a student interested in arts administration, gallery/studio operations, social media/marketing, or design, who wants to see how an independent artistic practice functions behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Communications
- Draft and respond to routine emails (inquiries, order questions, collaboration requests) clearly and concisely, in the artist's voice
- Flag time-sensitive or higher-stakes correspondence for the artist's direct response
Online Shop & Fulfillment
- Organize and update merchandise listings and inventory for the online shop
- Package and ship orders accurately and on schedule
- Track inventory levels and flag when restocking is needed
- Update merchandise photographs for the website
Newsletter & Content
- Design and lay out email newsletters using Squarespace Email Campaigns
- Draft newsletter copy for review and edits
Social Media
- Help plan, create, and schedule content across platforms (Instagram, etc.)
- Photograph/document studio work-in-progress and shop products for use in posts
- Track basic engagement metrics and suggest content ideas
Organization & Systems
- Design and implement a new digital file organization system (images, documents, correspondence, financial records)
- Migrate existing files into the new system and maintain it going forward
- Document the system so it's easy to hand off to future assistants
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student (major open; arts administration, marketing, communications, fine arts, or design preferred but not required)
- Strong written communication skills
- Comfortable with (or quick to learn) tools such as Google Workspace, Squarespace, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, and Instagram/Meta Business tools
- Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable with deadlines
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision after initial training
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with e-commerce platforms (Squarespace, Shopify, Etsy) or email marketing tools
- Basic graphic design skills (layout, typography, brand consistency)
- Interest in contemporary art, textile/fiber art, or social-practice art
Learning Outcomes / What You'll Gain
- Direct experience with the operational side of a professional art practice
- Portfolio-ready samples in email marketing design, social content, and organizational systems
- Mentorship from a working, exhibiting artist
- Insight into small-business/e-commerce operations within the arts
Time Commitment & Compensation
- 10-20 hours/week, flexible scheduling around coursework
- Course credit & stipend determined after interview, ranging from $1,000-$2,000
- Duration: one semester, with possibility of renewal
To Apply
Please send a resume and a brief note about your interest to team@yehimicambron.com.