Programs Intern – Position Description:
6 month internship, January – June 2020
Average of 12 hours/week
Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Artist Trust is recognized as a national model for direct funding and professional development of working artists and has invested over $10 million in individual artists throughout the state since its inception in 1986.
Internship Summary:
The Programs Intern provides support on Artist Trust’s 5 grant programs for Washington State artists as well as AT’s professional development programming for artists. The intern will assist with grant selection panels, provide administrative support on grant and public programs, and help maintain artist data as well as the Artist Trust website. Through skill-building at the Artist Trust office and in the community, the Programs Intern will gain valuable experience working on the programming team of an artist-supporting organization.
The responsibilities, benefits, and required skills and qualifications for this internship include: Responsibilities
Assist with grant selection panel preparation and day-of coordination (see required dates below);
Ensure that grant applicant’s eligibility and work samples comply with grant guidelines;
Assist with Artist Trust website content updates;
Act as an on-site AT liaison at Seattle-based artist programs (please note: this requires some evening and weekend availability, the schedule for which is set at least six weeks in advance);
Prepare materials for artist programs;
Help steward artists during Office Hours;
Process submissions to the Artist Trust Opportunities page
Create visuals for grant recipient presentations to the AT board of directors;
Assist with pre-application and post-panel feedback to artists;
Provide support for events;
Other special projects as assigned.
Benefits
Build skills and knowledge of arts administration;
Learn what makes a successful grant application and observe the full cycle of grantmaking; Exposure to the ins and outs of running statewide arts programs;
Networking opportunities in the arts and nonprofit sector;
Gain experience with Salesforce, WordPress, Submittable, and Adobe programs; Access to Artist Trust programs, workshops, and events when space is available
Work with a knowledgeable and ambitious team of nonprofit professionals;
A letter of recommendation / reference upon successful completion of the internship.
To Apply – preference given to applications received by December 9, 2019, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email the following to internhiring@artisttrust.org with “Programs Intern” in the subject line: Cover letter describing qualifications and what you will bring to the position; résumé; three professional references with contact information.
Artist Trust is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all EOE and ADA requirements. We are committed to employing a racially diverse workforce. People of color, transgender and gender-nonconforming people, people with disabilities, and low-income people are encouraged to apply. For more information about AT’s commitment to racial equity, please visit our website.
