Arts Organization Administration Internship
Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, Michigan
Arts Organization Administration Internship
About the Internship Position:
The Arts Organization Administration Intern will experience the daily operations of a busy art center and gallery. They will have opportunities to support OAC’s staff in a range of areas, including but not limited to:
- Visitor and member relations
- Marketing
- Gift shop activities
- Production of OAC programs and events
- Gallery operations and exhibitions setup
- Gallery maintenance
- Artist relations
- Arts administration tasks
- Educational program support
Through this internship, students will gain valuable real-world experience in non-profit art administration and art gallery operations.
This is a paid position offering 12 hours of work per week (typically 3 four-hour work days) from early June through early August 2025. Pay rate is $15 per hour and will be managed through a direct-deposit system, with required state and federal taxes withheld. Internship hours are available Monday – Friday with occasional evening or Saturday/Sunday hours. Dates of the internship and workdays are flexible based upon the availability of the student and the needs of the OAC.
Course credit is available through participating institutions.
Housing and transportation are not provided as part of the internship. Housing can be difficult to come by in this area, so please consider this before applying and have a plan in place for lodging.
Preferred candidates will have completed their first year of college and can demonstrate a facility with tasks related to this position such as effective communication, the ability to self-manage, computer proficiency, and other related skills. This position is appropriate for students considering careers in Art, Arts Administration, Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration, or Gallery/Museum Operations.
Applications must be submitted via the link below.
https://form.jotform.com/250487101740147
The Oliver Art Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.