Interning at The Arts Council

"Interns are an integral part of the team at The Arts Council, and you’ll work alongside staff to promote the arts in the Brazos Valley. Our ideal intern is a creative thinker, has graphic design experience, and enjoys spontaneous ice cream parties. Fall is a busy time at The Arts Council, and interns will be working on projects such as the Artist Showcase at Texas Reds, Celebrate the Arts, and the Navasota Artist in Residence program. This paid internship will provide valuable real-world experience, as well as provide The Arts Council with much needed marketing support. Interns will learn to use/increase their proficiency in a variety of programs including Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, and Wordpress-based websites. In addition, this internship will help to develop professional networking skills through the opportunity to work with the general public, members, donors and media outlets throughout the Brazos Valley" - acbv.org

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Effective project management skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Computer proficient
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Highly motivated
  • Punctual and reliable

Benefits & Opportunities

  • Paid, $1,500/semester
  • May fulfill the Marketing 484 and Communication 484 class requirements
  • May also fulfill the requirements to earn a Certificate in Advertising at Mays Business School

    During my internship with The Arts Council, I had the opportunity to meet several community leaders in a professional setting. I was able to attend community events and participate in workshops and meetings, as well as gain experience in graphic design, social media marketing and grant writing. 

Achievements

Through this semester I was able to develop and grow my skills in desktop programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and more. I also used online programs and social media such as MailChimp, Zapp, Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Projects included writing articles for online and print magazines, graphic design, digital and print marketing, writing and editing radio spots, and taking photos and video at events. 
Contact The Arts Council:
www.acbv.org          
info@acbv.org
(979) 696-2787