Summer Internship: Internship Positions

Summer Internship Program in Arts Administration

Summer Internship: Internship Positions

 

826 Valencia

826 Valencia is a nonprofit organization that provides one-on-one tutoring support to students between the ages of 6-18. This organization is committed to supporting students with their writing skills and to helping teachers get their students excited about the literary arts. 826 Valencia does this by providing a wide range of services, including in-school tutoring, field trips, summer programming, and evening and weekend workshops. 826 Valencia’s programs serve over 5,500 students a year.

826 Valencia website

Educational Programming Intern

Educational Programming interns work under the close supervision of the 826 Valencia programming staff. Interns are tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: tutoring students, developing curriculum, classroom management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer leadership, copywriting, copyediting, administrative assistance and event planning and support.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: A passion for the mission. A strong work ethic and an interest in positively benefiting the operations of a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving youth.

Encouraged: Former experience in mentoring/tutoring youth, developing curriculum, and/or an interest in pursuing a career in education or nonprofits.

Ideal start and end date: June 8 – August 17, 2016. Dates are somewhat flexible.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York.  For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

BAM’s website

Educational Intern

The Education Intern supports the preparation, administration, and coordination of BAM Education's Summer Workshops for Youth, a series of 1-2 week programs for participants ages 6 – 15 years old that run during the month of July. Examples of workshops include digital storytelling, animation, drama, creative writing, and Shakespeare and involve partnerships with the Museum of the Moving Image, By All Means Save Some and Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts.   

Bam interns gain access to see some of the most coveted live performances and films in town for free or at discounted prices.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; reliable and self-motivated; interest in working with youth between the ages of 6-15.

Encouraged: Interest in working in the Arts, experience with Database applications, and experience with digital and social media platforms.

Ideal start and end dates: June 14 2016. End date flexible.

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

FOR-SITE Foundation/Haines Gallery

FOR-SITE Foundation: Established in 2003, the FOR-SITE Foundation is dedicated to the creation, understanding, and presentation of art about place. FOR-SITE’s exhibitions and commissions, artist residencies, and education programs are based in the belief that art can inspire fresh thinking and important dialogue about our natural and cultural environment.

Haines: Established in 1987, Haines Gallery has consistently maintained a dynamic position within an ever-evolving Contemporary Art discourse. Dedicated to identifying and providing a platform for both emerging and internationally established artists from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the exhibition program encourages diverse practices with a predisposition toward sculpture, installation, and new media. A strong sub-current is a conceptual engagement with the descriptors of place.

FOR-SITE Foundation website

Haines Gallery website

Intern

This is a unique dual-internship opportunity for a student to experience different sides of the art world while interning at both the FOR-SITE Foundation and Haines Gallery. The FOR-SITE Foundation seeks an adaptable and self-motivated individual who is interested in hands-on involvement in non-profit arts administration. Haines Gallery seeks someone interested in learning about the organization as a whole. The Intern will assist in all day-to-day functions of a commercial, contemporary art gallery.

At the FOR-SITE Foundation, the Intern will support both the Program Director and Outreach and Development Associate. At the Haines Gallery, the Intern will experience first-hand the operations of a commercial gallery specializing in contemporary art. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting curatorial research and research on museums and art events
  • Supporting the production and installation of exhibitions and commissions
  • Assisting with daily operations and administration, including drafting email and written correspondence, filing, managing tool and supply inventory, mailings, and data entry
  • Assisting with the coordination of volunteers, vendors, and project contractors
  • Maintaining and updating archives and databases
  • Preparing materials for donors and press, including e-communications and traditional mailings

Eligibility and Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this unique dual-internship position will possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Undergraduate or graduate student with emphasis on Art History, Arts Administration, or Curatorial Studies
  • Familiarity with local and international contemporary artists, organizations, and institutions
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Writing and research skills
  • Highly organized and professional
  • Previous experience in office/administrative work
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and database software such as FileMaker Pro and/or Neon a plus.

Ideal start and end date: June 20 – September 16, 2016.  Dates are flexible.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

 

Freer-Sackler Galleries

As museums of the Smithsonian Institute, the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery hold in trust the nation's collections of Asian art and of American art of the Aesthetic Movement. An integral part of the largest museum and research complex in the world, the Freer and Sackler Galleries are prominently located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

In the summer of 2016, the Freer Gallery of Art will be closed for renovation, but the Sackler Gallery will host the innovative exhibition, Turquoise Mountain: Artists Transform Afghanistan, featuring the work of the Turquoise Mountain Institute in training young artisans in traditional crafts and global entrepreneurship.

Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery website

Development Intern

The Development Intern will be asked to develop a project of their own that assists the Freer and Sackler in raising funds for its work. This work includes a broad spectrum of activities ranging from major exhibitions and publications to film programs, performances and lectures. In the past, intern projects have included a presentation on the Smithsonian’s internship program and possible new avenues for the program; and research on corporate sponsorships and recognition at other Washington-based museums.

The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to assist in such tasks as online prospect research; writing of materials, including letters, grant proposals and presentations, and helping in strategic planning. Occasional database entry, filing and other administrative tasks may be required, but these are kept at a minimum.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Strong writing and analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Encouraged: An interest in Asian art and culture; flexibility; curiosity; maturity and a strong work ethic.

Ideal start and end date: June 14 – August 12, 2016. Dates are flexible.

Location: Washington, DC

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

Gagosian Gallery

Gagosian has 15 galleries worldwide and continues to be at the forefront of the for-profit art market.

Gagosian Gallery website

General Intern

Interns work as floaters, and gain exposure to all aspects of daily gallery operations, including research, events and exhibitions preparation.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: MS Office, BA/candidacy in Art History or similar.

Encouraged: Multilingual, other relevant internships / gallery or museum experience.

Ideal start and end dates: June 13 – September 16, 2016.

Location: New York, NY

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

Headlands Center for the Arts

The Headlands Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary, international arts center dedicated to supporting artists; the creative process; and the development of new, innovative ideas and artwork. Where they are is as important as what they do. The Headland’s campus comprises a cluster of artist-rehabilitated military buildings, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Fort Barry in the Marin Headlands, a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Headlands artists programs support artists of all disciplines—from visual artists to performers, musicians, writers, and videographers—and provide opportunities for independent and collaborative creative work. The impact of this organization is evident in the lives and careers of the artists who have participated in Headlands’ programs as well as through the experiences of their visitors. About twice a month they host public events such as open houses, exhibitions, conversations, community meals, walks, and workshops. Regardless of the format, events are designed to connect visitors to art in real time.

Organizational Info

Internship Info

Live-In Program Intern

The live-in program internship at Headlands includes opportunities for on-going administrative and daily operations support, event-based and programmatic tasks, and special projects that introduce interns to the non-profit work environment. Program interns develop arts administration skills through hands-on experience. Although most known for the Artist in Residence program, the program department at Headlands also encompasses several additional artist programs and public events, from exhibitions to artist-led hikes and hands-on projects. Working with a wide range of artists and public audiences, program interns are important members of our dynamic team, and are asked to participate in daily operations and program development tasks across a range of projects.

On-going program office administration and daily operations:

  • Database filing, report generation, statistical analysis
  • Artist program outreach, research and support
  • Public event attendee support for registration, on-site welcome and orientation
  • General event production assistance, front and back of house
  • Artist program selection support: application processing, panel support
  • Activity materials sourcing, set-up, inventory management
  • Artist pick-up, drop-off and occasional project support
  • Kitchen support: dinner guest check-in, public greeting coffee + tea service set up
  • Studio and housing preparation

Potential program intern special projects:

  • Exhibition planning, design, install support; guest curator and artist liaison
  • Commission project support: artist liaison
  • Support public events planning and coordination
  • Support planning and execution of other emergent projects and programs

*Open to intern-generated special project proposals within intern scope of work and in alignment with organizational priorities. Intern will work closely with supervisor to determine special project.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Interns must be reliable, energetic, creative, self-motivated, and possess good communication skills. Interns are required to work independently and with attention to detail; have an interest in the creative process; and be willing to engage with visitors.

Encouraged: Experience with computer databases (particularly Filemaker Pro), Mac OS X, Adobe Design Suite, and Microsoft Office preferred. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and people skills are a plus.

Ideal start and end dates: June 13 – August 29, 2016. Dates are flexible.

Location: Fort Barry, Marin Headlands, CA

** Housing is provided by Headlands, and meals for all artists and staff (Sunday – Thursday nights) are provided in exchange for help in the kitchen**

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

High Line Art

Presented by Friends of the High Line, High Line Art commissions and produces public art projects on and around the High Line. Founded in 2009, High Line Art presents a wide array of artwork including site-specific commissions, exhibitions, performances, video programs, and a series of billboard interventions. Curated by Cecilia Alemani, the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Curator & Director of High Line Art, and produced by Friends of the High Line, High Line Art invites artists to think of creative ways to engage with the uniqueness of the architecture, history, and design of the High Line and to foster a productive dialogue with the surrounding neighborhood and urban landscape.

High Line Art website

Communications Intern

The implementation and promotion of High Line Art relies on a small, dedicated team interested in redefining the notions of public art. High Line Art is looking for a passionate, creative individual with a strong interest in contemporary art, public engagement, and social media. Reporting to the High Line Art Communications Manager, the High Line Art Communications Intern will work as part of a team but will also be asked to work independently to complete tasks.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting with daily administrative tasks in the Communications and Curatorial departments
  • Analyzing and implementing social media outreach techniques
  • Posting to and maintaining High Line Art’s social media platforms
  • Drafting and creating blog posts
  • Maintaining editorial calendar
  • Updating and maintaining photo and press archives
  • Conducting curatorial research
  • Gathering materials, like images and CVs, from artists and their galleries
  • Assisting with performances
  • Assisting with occasional special events

Special Project

  • Developed in collaboration with the Communications Manager, the High Line Art Communications Intern will develop a special project to be completed over the course of the internship. The project will include a social-media campaign dedicated to a specific HLA project and realized in conjunction with the project.  

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Curatorial Studies, or Communications
  • Applicants should be highly detail oriented, motivated, and organized with a professional demeanor
  • Solid writing, research, and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, basic HTML)
  • Strong knowledge and interest in social media including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram
  • Innovative ideas and self-direction are a must

Encouraged: Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and InDesign.

Ideal start and end dates: Mid-June to Mid-September.

Location: New York, NY

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution serving scholars and the general public.  As such, it hosts some 700,000 visitors each year, has more than 35,000 member households, welcomes thousands of school children on educational visits, and provides more than 1,700 scholars with research access. Additionally, The Huntington provides fellowships totaling more than $1.7 million each year for advanced research in the humanities.

The Huntington Library website

Communications Intern

The Communications intern works alongside Communications staff in developing content for dissemination via The Huntington blog, social media, and the Huntington web site.  The intern works as part as the Communications team in implementing Communications plans for a range of Huntington activities, including exhibitions, events, conferences, and lectures.  This intern may also work with the head of marketing communications to develop and implement specific marketing plans; the intern may also be involved in market research; visitor surveys and questionnaires; as well as in the development and use of appropriate analytics.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Major in Communications or Marketing with excellent writing and speaking skills.  Must have experience in writing for publication and be comfortable working through the editing and review process.  Some previous office experience preferred. Must be proficient on a Mac and PC; comfortable using social media in professional settings; comfortable working on the Web; comfortable working in a fast-paced news environment; and capable of juggling multiple priorities. Should also be proficient in digital photography.  Should be a self-starter, with a proven track record in initiating stories and story ideas. Must be able to work regular business hours and comport oneself in a professional manner with respect to punctuality and appropriate use of office time. 

Encouraged: Humanities background: history, literature, as well as an interest in botany or horticulture.

Ideal start and end dates: Late June through early September.

Location: San Marino, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

McSweeney’s

McSweeney’s is a publishing company based in San Francisco. As well as operating a daily humor website, we also publish Timothy McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, the Believer, and an ever-growing selection of books under various imprints.

McSweeney’s website

Intern

Every day in the McSweeney’s office looks different, and interns will be asked to identify particular areas of interest in order that their time here can be as fruitful and educational as possible, but they will all almost certainly take part in the following: reading submissions for the Quarterly and the books division, fact-checking for the Believer, transcribing interviews for the Believer, pitching and writing lists for publication in the Believer, proof-reading books at press.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Familiarity with McSweeney’s Quarterly, the Believer magazine, and McSweeney’s books division, strong writing skills, and an interest in learning more about daily life at an independent publishing house.

Encouraged: Development/nonprofit experience.

Ideal start and end dates: Flexible.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

 

OddLot Entertainment

OddLot Entertainment is a creative home for impactful and entertaining visual storytelling.
Founded in 2001 by producer Gigi Pritzker, OddLot Entertainment is based in Los Angeles and Chicago and executes on all aspects of filmmaking from development and production to financing and distribution, for both domestic and international markets. OddLot teams with first-class filmmakers and provides them with resources that go far beyond equity investment to produce a range of high-quality films. OddLot’s upcoming films include “Mortdecai,” an action-comedy starring Johnny Depp and Gwyneth Paltrow. Past releases include Jon Stewart’s directorial debut, “Rosewater,” Ivan Reitman’s, “Draft Day,” starring Kevin Costner, the highly-anticipated adaptation of the sci-fi novel, “Ender’s Game,” the directorial debut of Academy Award® winning writers, Jim Rash and Nat Faxon’s, “The Way, Way Back,” the critically acclaimed, “Drive,” starring Ryan Gosling, and “Rabbit Hole,” the 2010 Academy Award®-nominated film starring Nicole Kidman.

OddLot Entertainment website

Film Development Intern

  • Read and write coverage for scripts submitted to OddLot Entertainment.
  • Participate in weekly intern trailer/pitch meetings.
  • Assist Story Department with research and master lists.
  • Cover front desk and perform reception duties including answering phones, receiving guests, packages, etc.
  • Perform administrative and secretarial duties including typing, making copies, shipping, research, cleaning, stocking supplies, making coffee, etc.
  • Assist members of the OddLot Entertainment staff and departments including: Production and Development, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and general operations.
  • Experience and learn many different aspects of the film development and production process.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: OddLot is looking for candidates who are self-starters, organized, possess the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and have an overall hunger to learn the ins and outs of film production.

Encouraged: Excellent writing skill, knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to make spreadsheets that are functional and presentable.

Ideal start and end dates: Between June 13 – September 23, 2016. Specific dates are flexible.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

The Public Theater

The only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare and the classics, musicals, contemporary, and experimental pieces in equal measure, The Public serves as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force in leading and framing dialogue on important issues of our day.  These core democratic values, set in place by its visionary founder, Joseph Papp, inform all aspects of The Public’s activities.

Conceived nearly 60 years ago as one of the nation’s first nonprofit theaters, The Public has served as a model, both in terms of mission and programming, for nonprofit theaters that have blossomed throughout the country since that time.  The Public engages one of the largest and most diverse audiences in New York City in a variety of venues—including the Delacorte Theater; its landmark downtown home, which houses five theaters and Joe’s Pub; and the Mobile Shakespeare Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City’s five boroughs.

The Public Theater website

Special Artistic Projects Intern

The Special Artistic Projects Intern will support the Director of Special Artistic Projects and the SAP team. He or she will have a chance to do work on a number of programs at the Public Theater including but not limited to The Mobile Shakespeare Unit (which tours Shakespeare to prisons, shelters, and other unserved communities) and Public Forum (the “theater of ideas” performance and conversation series).  The position will be largely to provide administrative and logistical support but will also see opportunities for research, idea generation, and hands-on training.  

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Candidates should have an interest in exploring a career in theater administration, possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, and appreciate the fast-pace nature of a professional theater environment.

Encouraged: Some office experience.

Ideal start and end dates: June 13 - September 19, 2016. Some flexibility.

Location: New York, NY

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

Robert Moses' KIN

Founded in 1995, Robert Moses' Kin is considered by many to be one of the most prolific and exciting new contemporary dance companies to emerge nationally in the past decade. The company's mission is to produce work which speaks to what is specific and unique in human nature. Robert Moses' Kin uses movement as the medium through which race, class, culture and gender are used to voice the existence of our greater potential and unfulfilled possibilities.

Robert Moses' KIN website

Administrative and Studio Intern

The Administrative & Studio Intern will report to the Administrative Manager and Artistic Director and work for both Robert Moses’ KIN directly as well as for Studio 200, the dance company’s Studio Home. The intern will take in a broad perspective on the full range of activity at the Dance Company and at our Company Studio. The majority of the intern’s time will be spent on routine administrative tasks but occasional special projects will also be assigned, ranging from social media content creation to viewing and assisting with creating budgets and reviewing grant reports. The Intern is also encouraged to find a need in the company and create a special project that will lay the groundwork for the company to operate more efficiently in the future. The summer of 2016 will likely include special projects relating to the organization and management of data, database building, and helping to archive institutional memory and practices.
 
Interns will be included in behind-the-scenes rehearsals and learning opportunities. The staff will connect the intern to significant players in the Dance and Performing Arts world of San Francisco and will include the Intern meetings with Board Members and Dance Company members about dance presenting and other general non-profit arts organization concerns.
 
Eligibility and Requirements:
 
Required: Recent completion of sophomore, junior, or senior year of a B.A. program; personal interest in or willingness to learn about dance (particularly with regard to Black and Of Color choreographers). Experience working in an office setting. Strong aptitude with technology including databases. Careful attention to detail. Maturity, tact, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
 
Encouraged: Demonstrated dedication to the field (e.g., previous experience in dance, studios, arts administration).

Ideal start and end date: June 20 – August 5, 2016. Dates are somewhat flexible.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation fosters the legacy of Robert Rauschenberg’s life, work, and philosophy that art can change the world. The Foundation increases access to Rauschenberg’s art and archives, promotes and supports new scholarship on his work, offers a residency program for artists of all disciplines, and supports initiatives, through grants and programs, at the intersection of arts and ideas.

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

Rauschenberg Foundation Curatorial Intern

Intern responsibilities would include:

  • library research for maintaining the artist’s exhibition history and bibliography as well as for the on-going Rauschenberg Oral History Project done in partnership with the Columbia Center for Oral History Research
  • assist in finalizing and illustrating Oral Histories for the Foundation website and the Columbia Rare Book Library.
  • assist in processing the artist’s archives which have recently come from his home and studio in Captiva, Florida
  • assist in cataloguing in Foundation library
  • assist with curator oversight, write content for the Foundation website

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: 

  • Coursework in Modern Art
  • Strong research and computer skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Encouraged: Art History major, with an interest in post-war American Art and the intention of pursuing the study of and a career in art.

Ideal start and end dates: Flexible; June – September, 2016

Location: New York, NY

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

San Francisco Arts Commission

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC), the City agency that champions the arts as essential to daily life by investing in a vibrant arts sector, enlivening the urban environment and shaping innovative cultural policy. Established by San Francisco’s City Charter in 1932, the SFAC is charged with overseeing the design quality of all new public infrastructure, stewarding the Cultural Equity and Cultural Center Endowments and implementing San Francisco’s '2% for Art’ public art ordinance. Additionally, the SFAC manages San Francisco’s street artist licensing program as well as oversees the capital management of four city-owned cultural centers, three public exhibition spaces and San Francisco’s Civic Art Collection

SFAC website

Communication and Public/Private Partnership Intern

The Communication and Public Private Partnership Intern will work 50% of the time with the Director of Communication to manage the agency’s communication and 50% with the Director of Public Private Partnership with the public to research and draft grants applications.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required:

  • Advance knowledge of Facebook and Twitter
  • Familiarity with other social media
  • Excellent written communication
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
  • Good research skills

Encouraged:

  • Experience writing grants
  • Previous experience managing social media for organizations

Ideal start and end date: June 15 – August 28, 2016.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

San Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ)

SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. As an organization, SFJAZZ is committed to exploring the full spectrum of the music, from its origins in the African American community to its diverse present-day expressions around the world. As a nonprofit presenter, SFJAZZ works to develop the audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, celebrating jazz as a living art form, built on a constantly evolving tradition.

SFJAZZ website

Development Intern

This position in the SFJAZZ Development Department will introduce the intern to the inner workings of a non-profit development team and its activities raising contributed income for the organization. Interns will have access to a variety of projects across a specific department and have the ability to engage one on one with professionals resulting in a broadening of their professional and personal skills. This is a great opportunity to acquire job experience in the music industry and cultivate a professional network.  In addition, interns receive complimentary tickets to shows during the course of their internship and are invited to attend classes and workshops run by our Education Department. Interns can take advantage of a 20% discount at South restaurant and on SFJAZZ merchandise.

Specific tasks include:

Foundation, Corporate, and Government Grants: Using free and subscription online resources, the intern will conduct research on prospective funders with interests in supporting jazz, new commissions, presenting, emerging artists, tour support, education, community outreach, capital projects, digital music and international exchange. The intern will come away with an understanding of funding guidelines and criteria, how to assemble an application, managing a grants calendar, and strategic approaches to identifying funding opportunities within an organization.

Corporate Sponsorship: The intern will help to develop a corporate sponsorship strategy for use during a fall campaign. The intern will come away with an understanding of how to create a benefits structure that appeals to corporate priorities, how to identify industries with affinities for the nonprofit’s mission, and planning and executing follow-up strategies.

Other projects supporting the Department's membership, major gifts, special events, and planned giving efforts may be a part of the internship and can be tailored to the intern's goals and interests.

Eligibility and Requirements:

** A significant knowledge of jazz is not required for this internship. Anybody curious about the music is encouraged to apply. **

Required: Experience on both Mac and PC computer platforms; comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Encouraged: Familiarity with Google Apps and Filemaker; a flexible schedule that can take advantage of evening and weekend opportunities.

Ideal start and end dates: June 20 – August 26, 2016.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

SFMOMA

Art transforms lives. It provokes us to think, to express, to explore our own creativity, to envision new possibilities. SFMOMA is expanding the museum to provide a better experience for our visitors and a better home for our expanding collections, including the SFMOMA collection and the Fisher Collection, one of the finest collections of contemporary art in the world. The new SFMOMA, designed in collaboration with the architecture firm Snøhetta, is scheduled to open in 2016. With this project, we are transforming not just the museum's physical presence, but also our contributions to the community, enhancing SFMOMA's role as a place for learning, inspiration, and interaction for visitors from the Bay Area and beyond. We are making SFMOMA a magnet for contemporary art and for the audiences who will engage with it.

SFMOMA website

Painting and Sculpture Intern

Working closely with curators in the Department of Painting and Sculpture, the intern will facilitate and conduct research on artworks in SFMOMA’s permanent collection. Of special interest will be objects that are likely to go on view in the fall of 2016 and the spring of 2017. The intern will have access to SFMOMA object records -- an extensive archive of primary and secondary source material maintained by the museum about artworks in the collection. He or she will be asked to use this resource to answer research questions developed by the curators, and also to contribute new materials to the archive by conducting original research under curatorial supervision.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required: Strong foundational knowledge of art history and terminology. Experience with object-based research. Excellent writing and organizational skills.

Encouraged: Preference will be given to students with upper-level coursework in art history and a specialization in modern art, particularly painting and sculpture since 1900.

Ideal start and end dates: June 6 - August 12, 2016. Dates are flexible.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

San Francisco Opera

SF Opera is one of the world’s leading producers of opera, presenting a roster of traditional and contemporary lyric theater repertory at the historic War Memorial Opera House. Hailed as an industry leader, San Francisco Opera has been acclaimed for its presentation of the world’s finest opera singers, conductors, directors and designers in innovative and bold productions. The Company is distinguished for producing numerous World and American premieres and for its internationally celebrated young artist training program at the Opera Center.

SF Opera website

Artistic Administration Intern

The intern will assist with a new initiative in the Department of Artistic & Music Planning at San Francisco Opera with the introduction of a new planning & management system that will help bridge artistic, music, and production operations at the company. The internship role will be an integral member of the launch‐team in understanding how artistic data is collected and shared, identifying and mitigating data quality issues, analyzing data for new opportunities and untapped efficiencies, and collecting user feedback to shape future design. This role will also assist in the design of on-boarding plans for the new system including presentations, training materials, and a user‐feedback process.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required:

  • Interest and/or background in non‐profit arts management
  • Strong technical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and database software systems
  • Skilled communicator with a curiosity‐driven personality
  • Highly analytical with a natural aptitude for data mining and analysis
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast‐paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Past work experience and/or internships in technical/operations roles preferred.

Ideal start and end dates: Should start as early as possible in June. End date flexible.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

Sundance Institute

Mission/Goals:

Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Through its programs, the Institute seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work.

Vision:

Sundance believes that a story driven by an individual, authentic voice can awaken new ideas that have the power to delight and entertain, push creative boundaries, spark new levels of empathy and understating, and even lead to social change. They support independent storytellers and advance the impact of their work in the world.

Activities:

Sundance Institute’s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film, theatre, film composing, episodic storytelling, and emerging platforms. Each program consists of Labs, Grants, Workshops, and Ongoing Resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers. Through year-round activities, we provide the space for artists to create and share their stories with the world. Since our inception, the Institute’s programs have supported more than 5,000 artists and fostered a community for independent storytellers to learn, grow, connect, and give back.

Sundance website

Feature Film Program Intern

By participating in the artist review process for our January Screenwriters and Episodic Story Labs, this position will learn how to evaluate and provide feedback on work-in-progress screenplays and pilot scripts and while gaining valuable administrative skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists with the artist submission process for the January Screenwriters and Episodic Story Labs.
  • Reads and provides coverage (written feedback) on submitted projects.
  • Maintains FluidReview database with required and updated information.
  • Reads and evaluates work-in-progress pilots.
  • Responds to general inquiries from the public.
  • Researches and tracks up-and-coming artists as directed.
  • Assists with planning for year-round department work and special projects as needed.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required:

  • General computer skills, including Google Apps and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Candidates must be proactive; details oriented, and have analytical skills.
  • Must have a strong interest in independent film and/or cable television.

Encouraged:

  • Degree or working towards a degree in film, art, or related preferred.
  • Experience working with databases preferred.
  • Interest in digital storytelling platforms and artists utilizing those platforms helpful.

Ideal start and end date: June 6 – August 25, 2016.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

TheatreWorks

Founded in 1970 by Robert Kelley, Stanford ’68, TheatreWorks is the nationally-acclaimed professional theatre of Silicon Valley. A pioneer in diversity programming, a regular home to world and regional premieres, and a widely-hailed incubator of original new works for the American stage, TheatreWorks celebrated its 45th anniversary season in 2014.

TheatreWorks

New Works Festival Intern

Gregarious self-starter needed to assist Director of New Works, Casting Director and Company Manager for the TheatreWorks New Works Festival. Those interested in applying should have an enthusiasm for and/or background with new play and/or new musical development.  This person should be independent, responsible, hard-working, organized and appreciate the fast-pace of a professional theatre environment. Duties include support for visiting artists, general support for the Director of New Works, and rehearsal support for readings and musicals. Strong communication skills are a must.

Specific responsibilities could include assisting a composer, author or director in rehearsal; script and music copying (would require individual to know Finale software); airport and coffee runs; and preparing welcome information for visiting artists.  It is fast paced work and requires quick thinking, and the ability to multi task and stay calm. The Intern will receive complimentary tickets to two mainstage productions, the five Festival presentations, a Meet-The-Artists panel, and the Company Toast.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required:

  • Valid driver’s license, with clean driving record. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
  • Quick problem solving skills.
  • Eagerness and flexibility to adapt to changes and pick up tasks in a fast paced environment.
  • People skills - particularly with strong, unique personalities.
  • Excellent “meet & greet” and phone etiquette skills.
  • Positive attitude.

Encouraged:

  • Ability to read music not required but a plus.
  • Fast typing a plus.
  • The ability to read loudly and clearly a plus during rehearsals.

Ideal start and end dates: July 20 – September 2, 2016.

Location: Redwood City, CA

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

 

Washington Performing Arts

For nearly 50 years, Washington Performing Arts has created profound opportunities for connecting the community to artists, in both education and performance. Through live events in venues that span the landscape of the D.C. metropolitan area, the careers of emerging artists are guided, and established artists who have a close relationship with local audiences are invited to return. In this way, the space between artists and audiences is eliminated, so that all may share life-long opportunities to deepen their cultural knowledge, enrich their lives, and expand their understanding and compassion for the world through the universal language of the arts.

Washington Performing Arts website

External Relations Intern

Join a dynamic arts marketing team to promote a multi-genre season of world-class musicians, dancers and performers. With over 60 unique performances presented at nine venues throughout the D.C. metro region, Washington Performing Arts offers a hands-on experience at the highest level of nonprofit performing arts marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

  • Research and profile artists
  • Assist with the planning and execution of grassroots and community marketing campaigns
  • Assist with social media content development and tracking
  • Develop patron engagement tools
  • Assist with sales and marketing duties utilizing Tessitura database
  • Edit copy for web and print media
  • Provide assistance with on-site marketing logistics for at least two varied performances
  • Attend relevant weekly meetings

Eligibility and Requirements:

Required:

  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently
  • Interest in the performing arts

Encouraged:

  • Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel preferred, Knowledge of Photoshop and/or InDesign is useful, but not required
  • Some prior experience in an administrative setting preferred

Ideal start and end date: Flexible.

Location: Washington, DC

Apply by February 15, 2016. 

Summer Internship Program in Arts Administration