ArtWell

ArtWell is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that provides multi-disciplinary arts programming to youth in underfunded schools and community settings throughout Philadelphia to support social-emotional learning, healing, and social justice.

We are seeking 2 Summer Interns to support our communications and development initiatives, in addition to helping with ArtWell’s general operations. This opportunity is hybrid.

Communications 

• Content Writing and Graphic Design (social media, digital/print collateral)
• Email Marketing and Contact Management in Constant Contact
• Website Editing
• Pull content from weekly program surveys
• Attend strategy calls with Communications Director and others as needed
• Update monthly communications report (analytics from social, website traffic, email engagement)
• Research AIO strategies and improve SEO by adding meta text to webpages
• Research Store Launch/ Merch sales through Squarespace

Development 

• Research prospective grant opportunities
• Assist with drafting/editing grant proposals
• Assist with event preparation including potential sponsorship outreach and/or research

Skills and Qualifications include:

• Strong written and communication skills
• Interest in community outreach and relationship building
• Collaborative, curious, and creative
• Able to work independently and honor deadlines
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Interest in nonprofit operations, communications, marketing, development, design, research, and/or event planning

Past projects have included: 

• Writing blog articles on arts-focused topics
• Designing a cover for ArtWell's branded We the Poets Journal
• Designing graphics for social media content and marketing materials
• Conducting research on the benefits of arts education
• Conducting outreach to potential donors
• Compiling qualitative data from students surveys
• Designing postcards and graphics for ArtWell's core values
• Preparation and support for ArtWell's annual student art and poetry show

Prospective SHIP interns should indicate in their Statement of Interest which position (Communications or Development) they’re most interested in and why.

Read about the experiences of 2024 ArtWell interns Natalie Cheng and Aled Dillabough in Penn Today!

Application Procedure

To apply for this or any of the other SHIP internships, please follow the instructions at the Summer Humanities Internship Program homepage.