Piece by Piece, a Los Angeles-based non-profit arts organization, that provides free mosaic workshops for under-served residents, is seeking a student for a paid summer internship. The internship is June to October, 400 hrs. total (15 to 20 hrs./week) and offers a flexible schedule and some remote work. It is ideal for any student motivated to learn the inside operations of a non-profit arts organization dedicated to social and economic justice through the practice of art. The intern will work directly with the Executive Director, grant writer, and department heads as they engage with all internal functions (workshops, production, sales, and marketing and communications with a primary focus on grant research and narratives). Through these experiences you will learn the invaluable skill of translating a problem and solution into concise and compelling written narratives. All necessary office equipment in provided for in-studio and remote work. We offer an ADA complaint space.
The ideal candidate for this internship should be computer literate with functional knowledge of Google Works, the Microsoft Office Suite, and the acumen to quickly learn new software platforms. Ideally they also have experience with online research and are knowledgeable about the usage of social media applications. The candidate must have strong oral and written communications skills and ideally possess a strong interest in the arts and/or arts management. They must also be willing to work in an industrial space (open floor plan, noise, dust) and be comfortable interacting with individuals with disabilities.
The Piece by Piece mission is to empower residents who have experienced homelessness or economic insecurity by providing free mosaic art workshops enabling them to build confidence, earn supplementary income, promote wellness and an improved quality of life. We believe in the transformative power of art and have witnessed on a daily basis as participants gain a sense of wellbeing, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging through therapeutic mosaic workshops. It is through these workshops that participants also gain the technical skills of mosaic design and production and the social skills that put them on a pathway to earn income, financial stability, and self-reliance. For the thousands that have passed through our doors we are working to create a world - literally piece by piece - where art's healing powers are universally accepted and where arts education is available for all. A world where individuals are supported in their artistic journey, creating, and enriching community.
Interested in a Paid summer internship at Piece by Piece located in South Los Angeles? (no drop ins please). If you are a student interested in a career in the arts or arts management, this is everything you need to know. We are offering up to 400 total paid hours, and a flexible schedule (15 to 20 hours per week) between June and October, in a safe space and friendly community dedicated to creative exploration through mosaic arts. The position includes engagement across all departments including mosaic design and production with a focus on research, grant writing and funder communications. If you are interested in applying for this position please send a cover letter and your resume (including your field of study) to: info@piecebypiece.org For more information on Piece by Piece please visit https://www.piecebypiece.org/