The Programs Intern will gain knowledge and first-hand experience regarding how a nonprofit arts organization functions to develop cultural arts programming for an underserved community. The intern’s primary responsibilities will relate to helping organize cultural arts workshops sessions along with assisting in program outreach and social media. Supervised by the Program Coordinator, the intern will provide administrative and project assistance to the programming staff. The position will be approximately 30-40 hours a week from July through September.
The preferred applicant will have strong research, writing, communication, organizational and project management skills. Be able to work with a team as well as independently and focus amidst a great deal of activity. Be proactive, enthusiastic, resourceful, detail-oriented and mission-driven. Have proficient computer and internet skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel, Google tools, and various forms of Social Media including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and web design experience is a plus. Be available for occasional evening and weekend hours, as needed. Must have access to their own working vehicle, valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Must be able to represent themselves and Tia Chucha’s with confidence, and maintain the utmost discretion working with confidential material.
The mission of Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore is to transform the community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and beyond through ancestral knowledge, the arts, literacy and creative engagement. The cultural center/bookstore provides a positive space for year-round on-site and off-site free or low-cost cultural arts and literacy bilingual intergenerational program experiences.
To apply, please submit the following two items: a resume as well as a cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for this position to Cecilia Lopez at cecilia@tiachucha.org, and also CC Melissa Sanvicente at melissa@tiachucha.org. Include subject line, “Programs Intern Candidate.” All submitted materials must be in PDF format. For more information about this position, please call 818-939-3433 or email the above address.