Community Programs & Events Intern
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