Education at The Works - Art Internships

• Students and graduates of visual art and design programs, marketing, communications, public relations, and arts and cultural management programs.

• Students in related fields (museums, theatre, heritage, recreation, etc.).

• Emerging artists interested in building and expanding their careers.

• Persons considering a career in arts and culture.

• Works to Work participants may apply to return summer after summer to encourage ongoing skill development, progressing from Assistant to Coordinator to Supervisor to Lead Supervisor levels in each department.

Undertake the physical aspects of public exhibits and installations including venue preparation, artwork handling, install & dismantle, construction techniques, resource management, inventories, and special projects.

• Full-time (30-40 hrs/week) May-August.

• Flexible schedule responding to program requirements may include some evenings and weekends. The intern should be adaptable to both in-person and remote work. Adhering to The Works COVID-19 protocols will be compulsory for in-person work.

• Hourly wage: $17/hr.

As part of the Production team the Production Assistant supports the technical requirements for exhibits and activations for The Works Art & Design Festival. This includes construction and installation of exhibit supports, artwork storage, handling, transportation, installation, and dismantle. The intern assists with thorough inventory before and after peak programming activities. During programming periods, this intern assists with the daily operations and maintenance of Festival exhibits and programs. Training, team-building and mentoring sessions are a part of the internship.

Develop and implement public and media outreach strategies including: publicity, communications, social media, and professional writing responsibilities. Collecting and compiling programming data and assisting with events coordination.

• Full-time (30-40 hrs/week) May-August.

• Flexible schedule responding to program requirements may include some evenings and weekends.

• The intern should be adaptable to both in-person and remote work. Adhering to The Works COVID-19 protocols will be compulsory for in-person work.

• Hourly wage: $17/hr.

The Marketing Assistant implements of various external communications relating to The Works Art & Design Festival, including media relations, social media, website content and newsletters. The Marketing Assistant acts as media contact and collects metrics and data for organizational reporting. Strong professional writing skills are necessary in this role, while experience in graphic design, photography, or video editing would be considered a strong asset. Training, team-building and mentoring sessions are a part of the internship.

Assist with the design of marketing collateral, using technical and aesthetic skills to apply a festival campaign to various print and web outputs.

• Full-time (30-40 hrs/week) May-August.

• Flexible schedule responding to program requirements may include some evenings and weekends.

• The intern should be adaptable to both in-person and remote work. Adhering to The Works COVID-19 protocols will be compulsory for in-person work.

• Hourly wage: $17/hr.

Designers work closely with the Marketing Team to effectively promote and market the festival campaign. Graphic design and technical skills with Adobe Creative Suite are necessary in this role. Photography and video editing skills are considered strong assets. Designers may work closely with the Marketing Team to design social media content, festival and exhibit signage, and other festival communication and scheduling documents. Other responsibilities may include assistance with website maintenance and tasks related to User Experience Design. Training, team-building and mentoring sessions are a part of the internship.

Administer and document festival presentations including contracts, insurance, communications, registration, reporting, archiving, and artwork handling. Curatorial responsibilities include research, exhibit interpretation, and audience development.

• Full-time (30-40 hrs/week) May-August.

• Flexible schedule responding to program requirements may include some evenings and weekends.

• The intern should be adaptable to both in-person and remote work. Adhering to The Works COVID-19 protocols will be compulsory for in-person work.

• Hourly wage: $17/hr.

Curatorial assistants support administrative functions pertaining to exhibits and programs of The Works Art & Design Festival, specifically tracking artist contracts and communications, cataloguing incoming and outgoing artwork, preparing artwork labels, signage, statements, insurance listings, price lists, and performs daily condition reports on exhibited artwork. Training, team-building and mentoring sessions are a part of the internship.

Recruit, orient, schedule, and develop event and appreciation programs for volunteers of The Works Art & Design Festival.

• Full-time (30-40 hrs/week) May-August.

• Flexible schedule responding to program requirements may include some evenings and weekends.

• The intern should be adaptable to both in-person and remote work. Adhering to The Works COVID-19 protocols will be compulsory for in-person work.

• Hourly wage: $17/hr.

Volunteer Assistants plan volunteer recruitment, orientation, and appreciation events in addition to coordinating volunteer schedules and soliciting donations for The Works Art & Design Festival Volunteer program. This includes maintaining up-to-date databases of contacts and professional communication with donors, recruitment sources, and volunteers. The Volunteer Team ensures the smooth running of volunteer headquarters during the festival. Training, team-building and mentoring sessions are a part of the internship.