Internship Program Responsibilities/Qualifications The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities offers internship opportunities in four distinct areas of interest. Please state clearly on your cover letter your top two prefernces. Arts Learning & Outreach Internship Responsibilities: Assist with all aspects of the Arts Learning and Outreach program, including project site visits, constituent technical assistance, and grant debriefings. Assist with the Artist Fellowship Program applicant exhibition. Research and distribute funding opportunities for teachers and artists. Assist with running the annual arts education professional development conference. Qualifications: Arts Education Major preferred. Experience or interest in teaching, working with youth, public policy is helpful for this position. The candidate must have strong MS Office computer skills and ability to work independently. Bilingual candidates or those with graphic design experience are preferred. Arts Programming Internship Responsibilities: Assist with all aspects of managing three major grant programs, including site visits, research for debriefings, panel preparation and technical assistance meetings with applicants. Qualifications: Arts major or interest in arts administration preferred. Strong computer skills, experience with graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite) and database software (MS Access) is helpful. Experience in producing performing arts events preferred. Special Programming Internship  Responsibilities: Assist with managing special programs and new initiatives of the Arts Commission, including development of new marketing plans, festivals, special presentations and website and graphic design. Qualifications: Arts major preferred, with an interest in event management and/or marketing. Assist program officer with producing Commission documents and press releases. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work independently are important. Knowledge of computers (MS Office) and graphics software (Adobe) is helpful. Public Art Program Internship Responsibilities: Assist with all aspects of public art programs, including logistics for the Art Bank program(acquisitions, site visits, installations, catalogue and accounts payable). Assist with logistics for public art competitions (requests for proposals, planning, community meetings, panels, etc.). Work with the program officer on transition of programs to the database. Qualifications: Visual Arts and/or Art Hitory major or background preferred. Strong computer skills (MS Access and Excel) and attention to detail needed for the internship. Knowledge of graphics software (Adobe) is helpful. Page 2 of 2      1  2