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ARTS WAYLAND FALL INTERNSHIP

POSITION CONCEPT

Arts Wayland runs a gallery and gathering space in Wayland town center, while also partnering with venues across Metro-West for nomadic programming across the region. We exhibit local artists’ work, host classes and workshops, present events; including artist talks and receptions, music ‘open mic’ nights, Jazz Sundays, author events and more.

The Arts Wayland Internship will increase organizational capacity, provide staffing support, cultivate new arts leaders, and enhance our internal systems and operations to build a sustainable future to ensure that Arts Wayland (AW) becomes a more equitable, accessible, and thriving creative hub. 

AW staff hopes to collaborate with interns to learn about current artistic trends, connect with emerging artists, and reach beyond the boundaries of our current community. This program will spark a cycle of conversation and growth for Interns, Staff, and Board, while expanding the pipeline of diverse and community-rooted talent in the arts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns at Arts Wayland generally work between 6 and 8 hours per week and their schedule can be crafted in collaboration with Arts Wayland staff around existing commitments and Arts Wayland events. We do ask that interns work a consistent schedule each week. There may be times when interns are asked to work evenings or weekends for special events, which will be discussed with the intern well in advance of the event. 

This is a hybrid position with approximately 4-6 hours onsite and 2-4 hours remote. Interns must provide their own transportation to Wayland. Hybrid options may be available in coordination with the Internship Program Director. 

We are seeking two interns for the Fall semester/season. 

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Weekly onsite shifts at the Arts Wayland gallery for a minimum of 4hrs onsite;

  • Support gallery staffing schedule in partnership with Internship Program Director, AW staff, AW Board and Artist Members;

  • Provide administrative support for programming and outreach;

  • Promptly accomplish projects assigned by Arts Wayland staff, communicate challenges and questions, and report progress regularly;

  • Attend trainings (as needed) with Board Members based on timely needs (box office, social media support, etc);

  • Establish systems for tracking audience demographics and engagement; 

  • Document  standard operating procedure in gallery management, event support, and administration in partnership with Board of Directors and Staff;

  • Assist with special events as needed;

  • Attend meetings as needed;

  • Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities and funding prospects aligned with organizational priorities;

  • Support development team in drafting, organizing, and tracking grant applications and donor information;

  • Act as an Arts Wayland ambassador and resource to the public;

  • Coordinate and create an Internship Art Happening in collaboration with other Interns and Arts Wayland staff. The upcoming Intern-driven event will be a Story-telling event on September 25th. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Internships are open to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of art non-profit administration and develop a deeper connection with artists and art professionals. The successful candidate will have: a genuine interest in the arts and arts administration; an eagerness to learn; a strong sense of personal responsibility; a high level of maturity and professionalism; good time management as well as organization skills; attention to detail; excellent communication skills; and be comfortable working individually and collaboratively.

COMPENSATION 

The Fall Intern role will run September/October 2026 - December 2026/January 2027 with a schedule built in collaboration with Arts Wayland staff around existing commitments. This is a stipend position and Fall Interns will each be offered $1000 for the full term of their internship in a mutually agreed upon payment schedule. 

College students may do an internship for course credit through their college or university if applicable. Arts Wayland staff are available to assist students with credit requirements through their college or university program. 

APPLICATION

Please send a cover letter, resume / CV, the names of two (2) relevant references, and any social media handles (artistic in nature) that may support your application to internsadmin@artswayland.com.

Applications accepted until August 21, 2026, followed by interviews via zoom.

This exciting opportunity is sponsored by The Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. 

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