Spring 2021 Programming Internship
Title: Programming and Engagement Intern
Unit: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Location: Fully remote
Supervisor: Haley Smyser
Dates: Spring 2021
Hours: 10-15 /week (specific days tbd, but will need some 9-5 EST time during the week)
Stipend: Unpaid, but can be counted for credit
Deadline: applications accepted until position is filled, closing by Feb 7, 2021
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at George Mason University seeks a programming and engagement intern for the Spring 2021 semester. This position will work on specific projects with the CVPA and Center for the Arts staff, including coordinating digital events and managing some student-focused initiatives, with an emphasis on devising and implementing infrastructures that put equity, diverse voices, and BIPOC organizers at the forefront.
This intern will work directly with the Programming and Engagement Manager on the following projects:
- Black Voices with Sankofa Danzafro
- The Artist-Activist Speaker Series
- Young Alumni Commissioning Project
Through these projects, the intern will:
- Communicate with external artistic partners and internal Mason stakeholders
- Manage and progress project timelines
- Develop and implement specific and replicable systems that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout these projects
- Learn a variety of digital event platforms
- Work alongside the programming team to structure, advance, and execute digital events
- Assist in grassroots marketing efforts for these projects
Qualifications:
Seeking a Programming and Engagement intern who is creative, self-motivated, and adept at managing a variety of simultaneous projects. This internship will provide support to initiatives across the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Center for the Arts programming, and should be comfortable working with individuals from many artistic disciplines. The intern should be ready to engage in conversation and work around creating infrastructures to support diverse voices, and create safe spaces for people of color including students, faculty, staff, and artists. This intern will need to have access to a reliable computer and internet connection.
For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to Haley Smyser.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, on or before February 7, 2021. Priority consideration will be made for Arts Management students at Mason who have strong interest or experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused arts programming.