Internship Opportunity

Annual Administrative Intern

About GCCA

Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by a dedicated group of artists, arts advocates, and community leaders. Located in the historic Brandon Mill in the Village of West Greenville, GCCA’s mission is to enrich the cultural fabric of the community through visual arts promotion, education, and inspiration. It is the only art center of its kind in the Greenville, SC area, specializing in hands-on visual arts instruction. GCCA offers art classes for all ages and skill levels, private artist studios, free high-profile public exhibitions, and innovative outreach programs for underserved children and young emerging artists. Its vision is to build an engine for creativity and community building that crosses boundaries and overcomes barriers.

GCCA has made its mark on the Greenville community and beyond, being named “One of Five Places to Visit in Greenville” by the New York Times.

Overview & Purpose

With direct oversight from the Operations Director, the Administrative Intern will be learning the day-to-day workings of a community arts non-profit during the months of September through May of a general school year schedule. This is an opportunity to get insight and experience working on the administrative sides of each area within GCCA. Delve deeper into how GCCA organizes, manages, and implements events, classes, fundraising and artist opportunities through the course of a year. Administrative Interns are expected to work in cooperation with GCCA staff, Board Members, Students, Instructors and Volunteers. This is an unpaid internship.

Schedule

September 2nd, 2025– May 31st, 2026

Federal Holidays Observed

Tuesday – Friday Open Hours, Some Evening and Weekend Event Hours, Exact schedule to be decided based on Interns availability

Up to 20hrs per week

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work with GCCA Operations Director in scheduling volunteer shifts and opportunities throughout the internship
  • Work with GCCA Visitor Experience Manager in updating Gift Shop inventory as new round of artists begin consignment in November
  • Model positive behavior and open communication with GCCA Staff, Volunteers, Studio Artists, Instructors, and Visitors
  • Work with GCCA Staff in the planning, organizing, set up and implementation of various events and fundraisers throughout the year
  • Work with Operations Director on various building needs and issues throughout internship
  • Contribute to and maintain GCCA’s blog
  • Maintain and organize classroom supplies as needed
  • Help with the set up and organization of updated Google Drive files
  • Help with planning and set up of Art School Gallery
  • Shadow all GCCA Staff to learn their daily tasks
  • Learn contractual agreements, vendor relations and some accounting in a non-profit setting

Professional Qualities

  • Interest in an art related or non-profit career after internship
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferred but not required
  • Some college credit or work experience helpful but not required
  • Minimum of Junior in high school 
  • CPR and First Aid Certification a plus but not required
  • Ability to create a fun and inclusive atmosphere 
  • Ability to promote teamwork and a positive environment with staff
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to create, monitor, and enforce standards of behavior
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • A background check will be required before acceptance

 

Perks

  • Practicing Artists will be able to have the opportunity to consign their work in the gift shop throughout their internship
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Scholarship Art School Opportunities
  • Access to GCCA Events

 

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to Alicia Mizuno, Operations Director, at alicia@artcentergreenville.org. Please include the name of position and name of applicant in the subject line of your email. 

 

Application Deadline: June 1st, 2025

 

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This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. GCCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and pluralistic team.