Internships at the Mesa Arts Center
Interested in a career in arts management? Do you want to learn how a non-profit organization works from the inside? Internships at the Mesa Arts Center are designed to help college students gain practical, professional experience and to augment their academic knowledge.
Emphasis is placed on offering a variety of “hands-on” experiences for interns by providing a valuable perspective on the inner workings of a performing and visual arts center and a successful business environment – from daily operations to long-range planning – in a variety of areas, including Store Management, Finance, Box Office Management, Development, Education/Art Studios, Events Management, Facilities Management, Mesa Contemporary Arts Gallery, Marketing, Programming, Public and Community Relations and Volunteer Services.
Interns undertake a variety of projects that provide a challenging educational experience while meeting the needs of the Mesa Arts Center. Intern assignments depend upon the qualifications and interests of the applicant, as well as the specific needs of each department. Experienced directors and managers provide focused professional supervision to each intern assigned to their departments. Internship positions are available to college students, as well as other qualified individuals. Scheduling can be very flexible, with the possibility of full-time, part-time, inter-session and summer positions.
Interns may be eligible for college credit upon completion of our internship program. All internships are unpaid. Interns are responsible for all personal expenses incurred during their internship. Students are expected to obtain and complete the necessary forms to receive credit for their internship. Students are also responsible for meeting any registration requirements from their college or university.
Application Process:
All interns must be highly motivated and able to work independently on assigned tasks. Interns generally must be able to commit to a minimum three-month internship.
To Apply:
In accordance with guidelines and procedures of your college or university internship/placement office, submit the following materials to the Mesa Arts Center Volunteer Office:
· A cover letter that describes your background and interests, as well as a statement of career goals and objectives
· Resume
· One letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor or other appropriate reference
Mesa Arts Center
Volunteer Services
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
Fax: (480) 644-6503
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