Arts & Culture Internship (Spring 2027)
About The Position
The Arts and Culture Center seeks an intern to support programming, marketing, and organizational work. The intern will help prepare for a spring exhibition of contemporary Middle Eastern art, support the Center’s programming, and learn about the role and impact of art, artists, and culture on society, policy, and cultural diplomacy. The Center promotes cross-cultural understanding by presenting emerging Middle Eastern artists through the MEI Art Gallery and organizing panels, art talks, film screenings, and other programming. It also advances cultural diplomacy through collaborations with arts institutions in the Middle East and connections between U.S. and Arab cultural leaders. The internship runs from January 11, 2027, through May 7, 2027. It requires a minimum of 15–20 hours per week, ideally with half or more of those hours in person at MEI, 1763 N Street NW, Washington, DC. This is an unpaid internship, with no promise or expectation of compensation or of a paid job afterward.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related field, or a recent graduate.
- Strong interest in the arts and culture of the Middle East.
- Excellent research, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Canva, graphic design, social media marketing, and basic video creation.
- Experience with academic research, writing, or grant-writing coursework.
Responsibilities
- Help conceptualize, plan, and execute programs that amplify MEI’s current exhibition.
- Provide administrative support for preparing the upcoming exhibition and closing the current exhibition.
- Assist with managing events, including gallery open houses, talks, panels, and screenings.
- Create marketing content and materials for various platforms to promote exhibitions and programming and increase outreach and visibility.
- Coordinate with the Arts & Culture team to plan and execute outreach and media initiatives.
- Assist with research related to exhibitions and programming.
- Assist with managing and drafting grant applications to support exhibitions, programming, and the Center’s operational costs.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in the arts and programming.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Networking opportunities within the industry.
- Potential for academic credit, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
