Internships at The 567

The 567 is currently accepting resumes for its summer internships.

Internships at The 567 allow students to “get their feet wet” and experience what it’s like working day-to-day in a non-profit art center, gallery, and studio. Even though they are unpaid internships, participants gain immensely from learning practical skills that will prepare them for their career. Interns with creativity and initiative also have the opportunity to create their own projects. This kind of experience makes students much more competitive when they search for jobs upon graduation. In addition, most universities provide class credit for internships.

All interns are required to be currently enrolled in college classes or planning on enrolling for spring semester.

How to Apply: If you are interested in any of these internships, please e-mail Melissa@the567.org explaining which internship you are interested, why you are interested in that particular internship, and how you fit the qualifications. Feel free to attach your resume or any other applicable materials.

Marketing Internship
Position Description: During this unpaid, 10-week internship, interns will get hands-on experience in marketing and public relations with a special focus on social media. Responsibilities will include researching, writing, and scheduling posts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, distributing brochures and fliers, updating community calendars, creating marketing e-mails, and updating the website. Depending on the skills and interests of the candidate, responsibilities may include some graphic design work and/or writing press releases and blog posts. Intern will work 10 hours per week and should be available during weekday, daytime hours.
Qualifications: Intern should be majoring or minoring in marketing, public relations, English, web design, communications, new media and communications, or a related major, or have recently graduated with a related degree. Intern should be creative, have great written communication skills, and have good attention to detail.

Studio Art/Education Internship
Position Description: During this unpaid, 10-week internship, interns will get hands-on experience working at an all-ages art center. Responsibilities include assisting teachers with art classes, designing and managing art activities, taking inventory of art supplies, learning to clean and maintain art supplies, creating online event listings, and other administrative tasks. Intern will work 10 hours per week. Classes take place on evenings and weekends.
Qualifications: Intern should be majoring in studio art, fine art, art education, art therapy, non-profit management, or a related field. Intern should have good interpersonal skills, good written communication skills, and a love for art.

Pottery Studio Internship
Position Description: During this unpaid, 10-week internship, interns will get hands-on experience working at a public pottery studio that caters to both professional potters and students in beginner-level classes. Responsibilities may include assisting teachers with classes and open studio events, taking inventory of art supplies, learning to clean supplies, reclaiming and wedging clay, maintaining the studio space, and assisting with other administrative tasks. Intern will work 10 hours per week.
Qualifications: Intern should be majoring in studio art or a related field and interested in production pottery, private studio management, art education, or art therapy. Intern should have good interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of pottery.

Gallery Internship
Position Description: During this unpaid, 10-week internship, interns will learn hands-on about the business of the art world–how to hang an exhibit, bookkeeping, the basics of marketing, and the opportunities and challenges that are unique to non-profit organizations. Responsibilities may include: hanging and taking down exhibits, patching the walls between exhibits, greeting visitors, selling artwork, setup/clean-up for opening receptions, and posting on social media. Intern will work 5 to 10 hours per week, depending on their college’s requirements for internship course credit. More hours will be required during the opening week of the exhibit each month.
Qualifications: Intern should be majoring in fine art, studio art, or a related major. If not, candidates may be considered if they are pursuing a career in art and regularly creating artwork. Intern must have good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Volunteer opportunities

The 567 Center for Renewal is always looking for art volunteers to join us in fulfilling our mission. Volunteering at The 567 is fun, educational, and creative. Volunteers have the opportunity to gain customer service skills while meeting others with similar interests. They also have the opportunity to learn, hands-on, the day-to-day functions of a non-profit art center.

Volunteer Positions and Requirements:
First Friday Opening Reception Volunteers greet visitors, serve beverages, help with set-up and clean up, assist with sales, and help ensure our reception runs smoothly. Duties may include moving tables and chairs and emptying the trash as needed. Opening reception volunteers will work on the first Friday of the month, 5:00-8:00 pm.

Weekday Gallery Volunteers greet visitors and answer questions about the gallery and artwork. They may assist with administrative tasks such as folding brochures or preparing mailings to our members and donors. Those who have some knowledge about art may help with changing out exhibits. Gallery volunteers may work Monday through Friday, 11:00 am-4:00 pm.

Art Class Volunteers interact with the students, answering questions and assisting them with the learning process, while an instructor leads the class. They also help set up before and clean up after our art classes. Other duties include taking photographs of the class, handling student sign-in, and promoting other upcoming events. This position requires some knowledge and experience in creating art. Hours will vary.

For more information about volunteering, contact Fine Arts Director Jamie Adams at jamie@the567.org or call (478) 238-6051 ext. 1.