Art House, Inc. 

      Archive/Program Assistant Summer Internship 

   

    Inspiring exploration and expression through the visual arts. 

 

Location: 3119 Denison Avenue, 

Cleveland, OH 44109  

Reports To: Executive Director; secondary: Program Director 

 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a motivated college intern to join our small but mighty team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience and an opportunity to learn about a grass roots community based visual arts organization. Interns will work on a main project along with opportunities to experience various aspects of the organization’s operations and programs. They will gain practical skills, and collaborate with professionals in a creative environment. 

 

The Archive/Program Assistant will support object research and documentation, auction and exhibition preparation for the purpose of celebrating artists who participate in our programs as well as helping to fund Art House programs. In addition, the Intern will assist Teaching Artists and participants in our summer programs. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

The intern will plan and execute an archival/programmatic project to research, identify, collect, and document the artwork from past Art House Artist Inventory Challenge Exhibitions, a yearly event since 2016. They will also engage in Art House programs. Responsibilities include: 

• Conducting research to generate informational summaries about individual artists and the Inventory event. Creating a spreadsheet with artwork details 

• Photographing artwork 

• Uploading artwork information to auction site 

• Proposing an exhibition selected from artwork that you have documented 

• Supporting the Art House team with summer camps and administrative tasks 

• Participate in meetings and contribute ideas for initiatives and on-going  projects. 

• Attend the weekly Professional Development sessions as scheduled by the studio Institute 

NACE- Career Readiness Competencies:  

Learning outcomes listed below will be achieved through interactions- working with- staff, teaching artists, and program participants, and through the project process: design and execution. 

• Communication: Maintain open channels with staff; Produce clear, audience-appropriate narratives. 

• Teamwork/Professionalism: Plan tasks, meet deadlines, and document feedback from  

weekly check-ins. 

• Leadership/Critical Thinking: Using logic, common sense to analyze situations, identify needs, and solve problems and taking initiative in project development and in assisting in Camp programs 

• Technology: Use spreadsheets, file-naming, and version control to maintain data integrity 

• Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrating awareness, knowledge, and skills to work effectively with people from diverse cultures. 

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university as a rising junior or rising senior who is pursuing a degree in studio art, art history, arts administration, and/or graphic design Strong interest in non-profits and arts education. You must either live in Cleveland or the inner ring suburbs or attend college in the greater Cleveland area.

 

• Proficiency in photography and Photo editing software  

• Good verbal and written communications 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Organizational and interpersonal skills- with projects and people  

• Time management skills 

• Flexibility 

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

•  Familiarity with Excel, Word, Presentation software, Canva 

 

Duration:  

This position is made possible through the Studio Institute College Internship program. It consists of 9 weeks, total of 252 hours. On-site 4 days, 28 hours, per week plus 1 day (Fridays) with Summer Intern Cohort. 

 

Compensation: $23.00 p/hr. 

 

Application Process: Go to: https://www.studioinstitute.org/artsinterncollegejoblistings 

to apply. The deadline is February 27. Once approved, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the internship position and any relevant experience to Laila Voss lvoss@arthouseinc.org 

 

Art House is dedicated to cultivating tomorrow’s artists and culture leaders by immersing them in a grassroots nonprofit culture that focuses on leveraging resources and personnel to have the greatest possible impact in our community. As a small, but growing, non-profit we (2 FT, 4 PT staff) are very hands-on with our interns as they work directly in our office and studio. The Art House staff will review expectations and responsibilities with the intern and provide instructions and feedback for each aspect of the project. The Art House environment is open, with daily discussions to support the independent work that the intern is undertaking. All staff members will be readily available for questions throughout the internship. Aligned with Art House’s mission, we mentor, teach and encourage all students, interns, and artists. 

 

Art House, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the work of creating a more equitable and just world.