Partners in the Arts Internship

This enriching opportunity is available to students and recent graduates interested in gaining experience with an education program focused on transdisciplinary teaching and arts integration. Partners in the Arts trains educators, teaching artists, and community experts in integrated instruction through experiential workshops and courses. We connect students, educators, community experts, and arts and cultural institutions to improve academic outcomes and social-emotional learning. We empower and support educators with interdisciplinary instructional practices in all content areas, at all levels, and for all students. We help them integrate community and culture into instruction through the arts and technology. Learn more at spcs.richmond.edu/arts.

Depending on your interests, skills, and availability, work will include assisting with:
• day-to-day operations of a university program
• building connections with our community partners to impact change in education
• supporting PK-12 teachers working on integrated unit plans and projects at their schools
• marketing and social media communications
• program asset management and historical archiving
• documenting projects and workshops through photography and videography

Knowledge of K-12 education issues and practices is helpful, but not required, and an interest in teaching the practice of creativity in cross-curricular teaching methods is preferred.

Benefits include:
Skill development: Gain practical experience in a professional setting by applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects. 
Professional network building: Make connections with industry professionals. 
Career exploration: Test out skills and day-to-day responsibilities applicable to different career paths.
Portfolio building: Develop tangible work samples to showcase your abilities and
achievements. 

Your work days and hours M-F, and start and end date, can be flexible.

This internship is an educational opportunity designed to provide hands-on experience and professional growth. It is unpaid and intended for training purposes in accordance with the Department of Labor’s guidelines.

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to pia@richmond.edu