The Idea Fund Internship provides a university, college-enrolled student or young professional with a paid internship opportunity to work in non-profit arts administration. This hybrid internship of remote and in-person activities will provide a range of experiences working on The Idea Fund, a re-granting program administered by DiverseWorks, Aurora Picture Show, and Project Row Houses and funded by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Idea Fund provides funding for artist-generated or artist-centered projects in the Greater Houston area that exemplify unconventional, interventionist, conceptual, entrepreneurial, participatory, or guerrilla artistic practices.
Primary Intern tasks:
- Website maintenance and updating
- Manage Social Media accounts and archives
- Administrative and data management assistance
- Communication with artists and TIF Partners
- Developing newsletter, social media content/graphics
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Understand The Idea Fund mission and objectives
- Eager to learn, positive attitude and collaborative spirit
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience and knowledge of WordPress website management and administration
- Experience and knowledge of managing social media (Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram)
- Commitment to working a minimum of 6 hours per week (hours will fluctuate)
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to work remotely with weekly check-ins, with some in-person meetings
Rate of $17 an hour, between 6 – 10 hours per week.
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume outlining your educational background and past work experience to Ashley DeHoyos Sauder, Curator, DiverseWorks at info@theideafund.org. Cover letter should address why you are interested in the internship and what you hope to gain from this opportunity. Please include contact details for two professional or academic references.