CITYarts Pieces for Peace Internship:

Organization Description and Position Description:
CITYarts engages youth and professional artists in the creation of public art, including murals and mosaic. Through this creative process, CITYarts empowers, educates, and connects youth and children locally and around the world to become active participants in realizing their potential and transforming communities.

The CITYarts Pieces for Peace intern, reporting to the Pieces for Peace Coordinator, will provide essential assistance in project planning on a global scale. The intern will be responsible for reaching out to new countries to participate in our global program, CITYarts Young Minds Build Bridges. Additionally the intern will help with our Pieces for Peace Exhibition, planning Peace Walls, and coordinating Pieces for Peace workshops to encourage youth to visual peace within their communities.  

Requirements:
· Interested in non-profits for the arts
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
· Interest in peace and connecting globally
· Experienced with Google Suite
· Strong research skills
· Energetic and personable

Responsibilities:
· Assisting with the CITYarts Pieces for Peace Exhibition
· Global outreach to EU and UN member countries
· Global outreach to communities, teachers, and governments
· Assisting during CITYarts Pieces for Peace workshops
· Assisting with new CITYarts Peace Walls
· Outreach to new global partners for collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS – All interns should be familiar with Google Suite programs and willing to learn Trello. We are looking for interns who are motivated, flexible, committed, and have an interest in the arts and/or the non-profit industry. A positive, enthusiastic attitude is a must.

SCHEDULE – Interns design their own schedule with CITYarts staff. Average of 15-20 hours a week during business hours, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm

BENEFITS – A CITYarts’ internship offers a comprehensive introduction to the non-profit art world and can provide meaningful professional development to a committed and motivated individual. School credit is available and interns eligible to work in the US will receive a stipend of $15 per 8 hours of work.

TO APPLY email a COVER LETTER and RESUME to tsipi@cityarts.org.

Please indicate a particular area of interest, as well as your weekly availability. Interviews may be scheduled following receipt of written inquiry.

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