Summer 2024 Arts Herndon Internship Opportunity
Arts Herndon is accepting applications for a summer intern. College students (including Class of 2024 high school graduates) residing in the Town of Herndon are encouraged to apply.
Duties
The intern will assist with a myriad of service activities, which may include:
Coordinating events and meetings
Assisting artists
Researching projects for Arts Herndon and staff
Updating lists, such as homeowner association (HOA) contacts
Assisting with communications, including writing, graphic design, and social media
The intern should have enthusiasm for the Arts, both visual and performance, and people and be able to work independently.
Skills
Preferred skills include:
Familiarity with Greater Herndon area and Fairfax County
Effective writing and verbal communications
Researching and reporting results
Technical skills such as Excel, Microsoft Word, Canva, and databases
Foreign language ability
Schedule & Compensation:
Start and end dates are negotiable but will generally track with the student’s summer break/semester calendar.
The intern will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours/week, with weekly schedules negotiable. Arts Herndon’s
operating hours are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday with after-hours/weekend availability as needed. The Arts office is located at 750 Center Street, Herndon, VA, and is easily accessible by W &OD Trail, and Fairfax Connector; a car is not necessary for internship eligibility.
Hourly pay is $15.00/hour. If you plan to complete the internship for college credits, let us know in your application.
Apply:
To apply, send a PDF copy of your resume, including two references by email to info@artsherndon.org by 5pm on Friday, May 3. Please put “2024 Internship Application” in the subject line. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.