Arts Management Internship

Arts Management Internship
Convergence, Creative Community of Faith

Length: 6 month part-time internship (approx. 15-20 hours/week) or 1 year part-time internship.

Why a Convergence internship? Working at Convergence is an exciting opportunity to be part of a grassroots program that is supporting artists in the D.C. area. We partner with people who are vibrant contributors to our community to provide holistic resources to foster healthy, imaginative, empowered people and artists.

Gain first-hand experience in management of a diverse arts program, contribute your ideas for program growth and development, and meet and network with all types of local artists working in multiple art disciplines: music, theatre, fashion, dance, visual arts, and creative writing. You will acquire invaluable skills in networking, marketing, non-profit operations, and more. Be an integral part of making it all happen!

Benefits: This internship is unpaid. We are committed to helping interns obtain the skills and resources they need to pursue their personal and professional goals. Housing at the Convergence House is available, as well as discounts for classes and other opportunities at Convergence.

Qualifications:
• Interest in the arts and enjoy working with artists!
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have organizational skills, detail-oriented
• Prefer prior experience in marketing and publicity
• Willingness to learn, ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision, flexibility

Responsibilities:
• Vision & Growth: Aid in strategic planning to develop and implement vision, growth, brand recognition, and community participation.
• Advisory Team: Aid in developing an Arts Advisory Team for Convergence made up of local arts leaders.
• Relationships: Assist in developing new relationships with group artists and organizations, and developing and maintaining database of patrons and audience members. Act as liaison to current space usage partners through excellent communication and relationship building.
• Events: Responsible for setup and takedown of some events. Attend and coordinate volunteer efforts for on-campus events.
• Contracts: Create clear, concise, detailed contracts for groups and meetings, and manage contract and proposal documentation for artists.
• Sites: Conduct site tours, work with jurors and arts advisory team to schedule and facilitate exhibits, shows, workshops and events.
• Budgeting: Aid in budget preparation and financial structuring of arts program, tracking budget for arts events, residencies, and commissioned works.
• Vendors: Work directly with vendors (printers, caterers, newspapers, etc.)

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Lisa Hawkins, Artistic Director at Convergence: lhawkins@convergenceccf.net

Convergence is a creative community which values the role of the imagination in our physical, emotional and spiritual lives. We are called to engage artists of all mediums and creative people in all professions to incorporate their artistic calling with their spiritual life.

Convergence | 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22302 | 703-998-6260