ArtWell Communications and Development Interns
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 collateral, mailings, blog)
- Email Marketing and Contact Management in Constant Contact
- Website Editing and Content Development (blog, event promotions)
- Pull content from weekly program assessments
- Attend strategy calls with Communications Director and others as needed
- Update monthly communications report (analytics from social, website traffic, email engagement)
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 post cards and graphics for ArtWell's core values
- Preparation and support for ArtWell's annual student art and poetry show
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.