Arts Administration Internship

Date Posted: 3/14/25
Applications Close: 4/18/25 @ 11:59 PM
Pay: $550 total stipend
Commitment: 3-5 hrs/week from end of May to end of July 2025

For questions about the internship or issues with the application, please contact keegan@englert.org.

Description

The Arts Administration Internship aims to provide exposure to non-profit arts administration for youth between the ages of 19 and 23 interested in the industry.

Approximately 5 applicants will be selected to participate based on various criteria, emphasizing diverse applicants. Prior industry experience is not required, and individuals from marginalized or under-represented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

The 10-week program gives interns practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in a variety of arts administration topics like programming, marketing, development, and event planning through discussion-based learning sessions with the Englert staff.  The program culminates with a final project of the interns choosing to allow them to focus more specifically on a topic. Interns also gain insight into the local arts scene through tours of other venues and various networking opportunities, as well as receiving career mentorship to help advance in the performing arts industry.

The Organization

The Englert Theatre is a performing arts organization based in Iowa City, Iowa. Housed in a historic theater (est. 1912) in the heart of downtown, The Englert serves as a key community activator. Our values and programmatic practices center a wide range of voices and perspectives, honor historic preservation, and demand ongoing self-analysis and evolution toward a more inclusive community.

Our Mission

To inspire and activate positive community growth through the arts

Anticipated Schedule

The summer 2025 internship will start at the end of May and run through the end of July (exact start and end dates TBD). The sessions will take place every week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 1.5 hour sessions starting between 9am to noon, except for the first week of July. Participants are expected to be available for all sessions, except in the case of emergencies or special circumstances. Participants may need to travel to other local locations outside of downtown Iowa City for sessions with partner organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Between 19 and 23 years of age
• Passion for the performing arts and desire to learn about all facets of arts administration
• Availability for all internship sessions, except in case of emergencies or special circumstances

To Apply

Please submit a statement of interest. This can be a video, essay, letter of interest—you name it. We encourage you to think creatively about how you apply. There is no right or wrong answer. Instead, we want to hear why you feel the internship is a good fit, what background you bring, and how we can help you grow. While resumes are also accepted, they are not required.

Click HERE to see the full rubric of application criteria. Applicants can use this rubric as a guideline for structuring their statement of interest.

A Note Regarding Experience

Are you excited about this opportunity but don’t think you meet all of the requirements? Studies have shown that members of marginalized communities are less likely to apply for opportunities unless they meet every listed qualification. At The Englert, we want to build a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right fit.

The Englert Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles. They shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Materials Required

Ready to apply? Gather the necessary resources and click the link below to apply.

• Statement of interest (view full rubric here)
• 1-3 references that can speak to your character and work ethic