Internships

Overview & Purpose

With direct oversight from the Development Team, the Development & Events Intern will be learning the day-to-day workings of a community arts non-profit during the months of September - April. This is an opportunity to get insight and experience working on the creative and administrative sides of Development and Events. Delve deeper into how GCCA organizes, manages, and implements events, fundraising and community relationships. Interns are expected to work in cooperation with GCCA staff, donors, founders, vendors and visitors . This is an unpaid internship with the potential to work hybrid.

Schedule

Annually from September through April.

Federal Holidays Observed

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

Up to 20 hrs per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Development Team on administrative needs

• Work with Development Team in set up, coordination and management of GCCA run events

• End of Internship presentation during last Staff Meeting

Professional Qualities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly preferred

• Proficient or some experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other graphic design software, preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Interest in an art or non-profit related career

• Some college credit helpful but not required

• Minimum of high school graduate or GED education level

• Ability to create a fun and inclusive atmosphere 

• Ability to promote teamwork and a positive environment with staff

• 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

• Access to Art School for Free

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, graphic design portfolio link or website, and resume to Sara Grambach, CEO, at sara@artcentergreenville.org. Please include the name of position and name of applicant in the subject line of your email.

Summer Positions also Available!

Overview & Purpose

The Summer Administrative Intern will be learning the day-to-day workings of a community arts non-profit during the summer months of the year. This is an opportunity to get insight and experience working on the administrative sides of programs and operations at GCCA. Delve deeper into how GCCA organizes, manages, and implements events, classes/camps and artist opportunities during one of the busiest times of the year.

Summer Admin Interns are expected to work in cooperation with Summer Art Camp Instructors, Summer Art Camp Assistants, and GCCA staff.This is an unpaid internship intended for a high school or college student.

Schedule

May – August

Federal Holidays Observed

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

Up to 20 hrs per week

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with GCCA Education Director and Summer Art Camp instructors for Summer Camp needs on the administrative side

• Work with GCCA Operations Director in scheduling volunteer shifts and opportunities

• Work with GCCA Education & Camp; Operations Coordinator in updating Gift Shop inventory as new round of artists begin consignment

• Model positive behavior and open communication with Summer Camp students

• Work with GCCA Staff in the planning, organizing, and implementation of GCCA Membership Show Opening in August

• Work with Operations Director on various building needs and issues

• Maintain and organize classroom supplies, making sure that supplies are clean and put away in the supply closet after daily camp and classes

• Organize and install Summer Art Camp Exhibition in August with Summer Art Camp Instructors

• Contribute to and maintain GCCA’s blog

• Learn contractual needs, 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

• Previous experience working with children is helpful but not required

• Some college credit or work experience helpful but not required

• Minimum Junior in High School

• Must have reliable transportation to and from GCCA

• CPR and First Aid Certification a plus

• Ability to create a fun and inclusive atmosphere 

• Ability to promote teamwork and a positive environment

• 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 fast-paced, 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 a cover letter and resume to Sara Grambach, CEO, at sara@artcentergreenville.org. Please include the name of position and name of applicant in the subject line of your email. 

Application Deadline: April 25th

Overview & Purpose

The Administrative Intern will be learning the day-to-day workings of a community arts non-profit during the months of September through April 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 intended for a high school or college student.

Schedule

September – April

Federal Holidays Observed

Monday – 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

• 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.

• 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 Pop up Exhibition

• 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 

• 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 include the name of position and name of applicant in the subject line of your email to Sara Grambach, CEO, at sara@artcentergreenville.org.