Internships

Job Description
The Arts Administration Intern supports the program implementation and daily functions of the Prairie Arts Center. This is a one-semester intern position working directly with the General Manager. Each intern will complete a marketing plan for a special event scheduled at the end of their internship. Interns are welcome to suggest classes and implement classes/workshops.  Interns will work on social media planning, budgeting, and artists'/partners communication with the General Manager weekly.  Front desk duties will be assigned allowing students to develop customer services and data entry skills. Occasional opportunities to go off-site and represent the center within the community at local events. 

Schedule
The Arts Administration Intern will set their own schedule within the operation hours, Tuesday - Thursday 12pm - 8pm or Friday - Satueday 10am - 4pm. Interns are expected to keep to their schedule as it can affect the schedule of staff.  Interns will work a total of 10 hours a week for one semester, totaling 160 hours in one semester.   Each internship begins the first week of classes. 

Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates for the Arts Administration Internship should love to be in the community with members of all ages and find joy in supporting the creative endeavors of their community.  Art Administration Interns are eager to learn and take advantage of the opportunities that this position affords them. They are mature, dependable, engaged in the process, and upbeat. 

Key Qualifications and Experience  

When applying for an internship, please remember to include your cover letter, résumé, and letter reference from the professor or record.

Job Description
The Prairie Arts Center Arts Education Intern provides hands-on classroom support during our week-long summer art camps. Primary duties include assisting with classroom preparations and clean up, aiding students in their art making activities, and helping with setting up the final art show each week. As interns gain confidence and prove competency, they may also be asked to help with classroom management and to take the lead on selected activities. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside multiple instructors and observe instruction for students ranging in age from 6-14 years. 

Schedule
Arts Education Interns will work from 9:45 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. If hired, interns may choose to work all six weeks of summer camp in order to receive 3 credit hours or work 2 weeks for 1 credit hour. This choice should be made in consultation with their faculty supervisor and the Arts Education Coordinator here at Prairie Arts Center.

Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates for the Arts Education Internship are passionate about the arts, curious about the arts education classroom, and enjoy spending time with children and supporting their efforts. Arts Education Interns are eager to learn and take advantage of the opportunities that this position affords them. They are mature, dependable, engaged in the process, and upbeat.

Key Qualifications and Experience  

When applying for this internship, please remember to include a cover letter, résumé, and a letter of reference from your faculty supervisor.