The Art Programs Intern will have the opportunity to assist ACT’s Program staff with all facets of youth and adult programming: art project planning, heading up one-time events, setting up and cleaning up the studio, assisting the teaching artist, working with students, guiding volunteers, and potentially overseeing a weekly art class.
Time
Minimum 10 hours/week (consistent weekly schedule, with some exceptions for special events)
Preferred hours include:
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Generally between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
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Monday or Tuesday evening until 7pm
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Flexibility for pre-planned special events during weeknights and weekends
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(1-2 available per semester)
Art Programs Intern
"I absolutely loved having the opportunity to be an intern at Artists Creating Together. I was able to form lasting connections with ACT staff, students, teaching artists, and volunteers. Being an intern at ACT not only helped me grow as a professional, but it also helped me grow as a person!"
- Kendra
Skills & Characteristics
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Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
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Passionate about the mission of ACT; the arts/cultural community, and offering programs to people with disabilities
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
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Duties & Educational Opportunities
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Program assistance and oversight, including prepping materials, heavy lifting, setting up the studio, tearing down of materials and studio furniture, project/lesson creation
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Contribute content to social media platforms and ideas for promotional materials to promote events
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Participate in the recruitment of volunteers to support events and event preparations.
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Office administrative assistance
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Reports to: Program Coordinator or Program Director
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at ACT. I felt privileged to work with such a wonderful team of people working towards such admirable and inclusive goals. My time at ACT has had a huge impact on my life. I feel like I have a clearer idea of what my future may hold since adding these experiences to my memory log."
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- Danny
To Apply:
This opportunity is unpaid. Academic credit available.
The Community Programs & Events Intern will have the opportunity to assist the program team in all aspects of programming and event planning associated with ACT’s Community Programs: planning creative and accessible art activities, working with students and visitors, guiding volunteers, and assisting with set-up and tear-down for events.
Time
Minimum 10 hours/week (consistent weekly schedule, with some exceptions for special events)
Preferred hours include:
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Generally between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
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Monday or Tuesday evening until 7pm
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Flexibility for pre-planned special events during weeknights and weekends
(1-2 available per semester)
Community Programs & Events Intern
"Working for ACT was a monumental part of my career. Before I even finished university, I was able to get a head start on what it’s like to work for a thriving nonprofit. I gained hands-on experience that felt both valuable and rewarding. Even now that I’ve left ACT, the team has been supportive of me and my career, always willing to offer advice or help me however they can."
- Hannah
Skills & Characteristics
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Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
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Passionate about the mission of ACT, the arts/cultural community, and offering programs to people with disabilities
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
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Duties & Educational Opportunities
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Support for small and large community events, including in-studio programs, programs at partner organizations, events around Grand Rapids, and more
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Opportunities to lead various aspects of programs and events from start to finish and/or support the Coordinator in the execution
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Program assistance and oversight; prepping materials, project/lesson creation
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Contribute content to social media platforms and ideas for promotional materials to promote events.
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Participate in the recruitment of volunteers to support events and event preparations.
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Office administrative assistance
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Reports to: Program Coordinator or Community Arts Coordinator
To Apply:
This opportunity is unpaid. Academic credit available.
The Development & Event Planning Intern will have the opportunity to provide hands-on office & and development support and assist in planning and executing ACT’s fundraising events.
Time
Minimum 10 hours/week (consistent weekly schedule, with some exceptions for special events)
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Preferred hours include:
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Generally between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
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Monday or Tuesday evening until 7pm
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Flexibility for pre-planned special events during weeknights and weekends
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As ACT is a small non-profit organization, there is an “all hands on deck” mentality, and additional duties may arise.
(1-2 available per semester)
Development & Event Planning Intern
"My internship at ACT provided valuable hands-on experience and knowledge about nonprofits, fundraising, organizational administration, and event planning. Being able to exercise some development work and assist in the auction events have helped me thrive and led me in the right direction to approach things in life and pursue my career path after graduation."
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- Binh Ha
Skills & Characteristics
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Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
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Passionate about the mission of ACT, the arts/cultural community, and offering programs to people with disabilities
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
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Duties & Educational Opportunities
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Event support for small and large fundraising events (varies by semester) – opportunities to lead various aspects of the events from start to finish and/or support the Development team in the execution.
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Assist with gift entry into the donor database.
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Contribute content to social media platforms and ideas for promotional materials to promote events.
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Participate in the recruitment of volunteers to support events and event preparations.
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Reports to: Development Director
"I loved helping plan ACT's Auction. I have learned so much about nonprofits, fundraising, and event planning. I enjoy interacting with the volunteers and donors; I love how passionate everyone is about ACT's mission."
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- Karley
To Apply:
This opportunity is unpaid. Academic credit available.
The Nonprofit Administration Intern will have the opportunity to support ACT in a variety of areas. This internship is intended to offer a broader educational experience of nonprofit administration, including fund development, financial admin, organizational planning, and art classes.
Time
Minimum 10 hours/week (consistent weekly schedule, with some exceptions for special events)
Preferred hours include:
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Generally between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
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Monday or Tuesday evening until 7pm
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Flexibility for pre-planned special events during weeknights and weekends
(1-2 available per semester)
Nonprofit Administration Intern
"While working with staff on large events and administrative work, there were endless possibilities to ask questions to anyone in the organization, and I always felt comfortable doing so. I also really enjoyed the positive office environment."
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- Ryan
Skills & Characteristics
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Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
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Passionate about the mission of ACT, the arts/cultural community, and offering programs to people with disabilities
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Experience working with diverse populations; understands the importance of communications that reflect diverse representation and inclusivity.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
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Duties & Educational Opportunities- this position can be tailored to a candidate’s interests within the following:
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Assisting with volunteer recruitment, orientation sessions, and other correspondence
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Database entry support for donations and donor interactions
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Assisting with financial deposit preparation and/or drafting donation receipts
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Assistance with mailings, outreach materials, and social media content creation
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Supporting programs and events as needed
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Reports to: Development Director or Executive Director
"My experience at ACT was filled with new relationships, valuable work experiences, and pure joy. I will walk away from my internship with a new set of skills as well as a fresh perspective on life that I gained through interactions with students at ACT. Every day spent at ACT was fulfilling and meaningful. You can see the impact ACT has on the community, and I am grateful I could be a part of it."
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- Sarah
To Apply:
This opportunity is unpaid. Academic credit available.
The Social Media & Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to support ACT’s social media presence and other community outreach.
Time
Minimum 10 hours/week (consistent weekly schedule, with some exceptions for special events)
Preferred hours include:
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Generally between the hours of 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
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Monday or Tuesday evening until 7pm
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Flexibility for pre-planned special events during weeknights and weekends
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Skills & Characteristics
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Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
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Previous experience with Facebook and Instagram
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Website design and content creation a plus
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Passionate about the mission of ACT, the arts/cultural community, and offering programs to people with disabilities
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Experience working with diverse populations; understands the importance of communications that reflect diverse representation and inclusivity.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
(1 available per semester)
Social Media & Marketing Intern
"ACT helped expand my creativity and explore my marketing degree from a different perspective than the one taught in a classroom. Being able to interact with people who had different needs broadened my perspective on issues that I had overlooked while obtaining my degree. "
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- Angelina
Duties & Educational Opportunities
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Management of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn)
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Website maintenance, improvements, and enhancements
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Graphic design – print and digital materials
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Creating content for newsletters, press releases, website, and social media
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Assisting with programming; minimum one class per week
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Reports to: Program Outreach Coordinator or Development Director
"I loved getting to work with people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Through my internship, I learned more about the Grand Rapids community and gained valuable work experience. ACT never felt like work but like a family!"
- Hannah
To Apply:
This opportunity is unpaid. Academic credit available.