ARTS Interns & Artists
Interns
Unpaid Internships are available in the following areas:
Interns are required to participate in meetings, workshops, training opportunities, fundraisers and other ARTS activities outside of their assignments.
For more information on intern positions and availability click on the links above or please email hdarrigo@artsurvive.org
ARTS Artists
Job description: Individual artists and organizations are hired to provide classes in a variety of visual, performing and literary areas upon need of ARTS clients. We are always looking for new and innovative programs to help children and families express themselves. Artists are paid by the hour on an as-needed basis. Classes are conducted at the ARTS Center. If you are interested in sharing your special artistic gift, please contact csmyth@artsurvive.org.
Internship Descriptions
Marketing/PR interns develop marketing and PR strategies for events, programming, and visibility of the Pat D'Arrigo ARTS Center while working closely with the marketing committee and board members in the PR and Marketing field from Waste Management and ACME Design.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing the PR/Marketing plan of ARTS
- Maintain media database with up to date contact info
- Write Press Releases and contact media outlets
- Support board members and staff with marketing and PR projects and updates
Interns in the area of special events work with the Volunteer & Event Coordinator, Development Director and Board to plan and coordinate major fundraisers as well as smaller program-related events. This internship also offers the chance to work alongside Board and committee members form Pacific Event Productions, Classic Party Rental, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Responsibilities:
- Plan timelines and coordinate meetings
- Assist in the development and planning process of all events
- Contact vendors for donations
- Track items to be auctioned
- Set up, strike, and other aspects of actual working an event
Program interns facilitate programs at one or more of
ARTS partner sites including the Pat D'Arrigo ARTS Center, provide support
to ARTS staff during assigned office hours. Interns are required
to participate in meetings, workshops, training opportunities, fundraisers
and other ARTS activities outside of their assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and plan age appropriate art lessons/projects related to the visual and performing arts, music, dance, etc.
- Create an atmosphere that encourages creative expression
- Responsible for set-up and break down of art supplies
- Maintain needed supplies on hand
- Evaluate and track programs and demographics
- Research and develop program concepts and ideas
- Be a positive role model to children facing adversity
- Communicate effectively with partner site staff and ARTS staff
- Arrive at sites prepared and on time
- Submit evaluations from each site session in a timely manner
- Fulfill any school related internship requirements to receive credit
- On-site and office work hours required by internship agreement each week including assisting in various capacities, including planning monthly volunteer trainings, special events, etc.
Office interns learn the behind scenes business of a non-profit by working closely with staff and volunteers.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain databases
- Provide assistance with mailings, letters and brochures
- Answer phones and provide information to public
- Provide support to staff with filing, materials, orders, etc.
