We’re Hiring for Summer Internship Position!

River Arts seeks a Summer Intern who will work alongside RA staff to help with our full lineup of summer camps, events and adult programs. Interns will gain real-world experience in their area of study and experience what it’s like to work for a non-profit community art center. With guidance from RA Staff, interns will create a specific plan of study for a 10 week internship. 

Number of hours: 25-30 hours per week 
Compensation: $15/hour
Days of internship: Monday- Friday
Application Deadline: Friday, May 27th, 2022
Length of Internship: 10 Weeks
Start date: Monday, June 13th, 2022
End date: Friday, August 19th, 2022

Goal: Interns will gain experience in working for a non-profit art organization and will add to their portfolio with all materials developed during the internship.

Arts Education and Marketing Internship

Examples of work in this program include but are not limited to the following:

• Intern’s capstone project will focus on the development of innovative and educational art programs that serve the RA community

• Intern will help manage and staff outreach events like Wednesday Night Live and Music on Main.

• Assist staff in updating Squarespace website to keep RA blog current

• Assist in designing e-news mailings that highlighting upcoming events and programs

• Intern will photograph programs and events 

• Intern will work with staff to posting content to social media

• Intern will assist with daily supervision and management of youth summer camps

• Intern will gain experience in: Adobe Creative Suite, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Squarespace

This position is paid $15/hour. The right candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Is enthusiastic about community art

• Enjoy working with people - especially children

• Has good communication skills

• Works independently

• Demonstrates responsibility for oneself

• Manages time well -  prompt and reliable

• Is tech-savvy

• Has prior experience in Google Drive, Docs & Sheets

• Must have the ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time, bend and stoop, lift a minimum of 20 lbs, grasp and complete repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Please send a cover letter to info@riverartsvt.org with the following information:

• Letter of Interest 

• Resume

• Contacts for Referrals/Recommendations

• List any experience in teaching/mentorship roles

• Must pass a background check

River Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. River Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.