Shared Futures Fellowship

City of Frederick, MD-posted 3 months ago

Part-time • Intern

Frederick, MD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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The City of Frederick is seeking a dynamic and thoughtful Shared Futures Fellow to support the City's efforts to acknowledge the United States' 250th anniversary with creativity, inclusivity and a shared future perspective. This fellowship will focus on elevating the histories and contributions of historically underserved and underacknowledged communities in Frederick, ensuring these narratives are centered in exhibitions and public programs tied to this milestone year. The Fellow will support the development of multi-site exhibitions, cultural events, and interpretive materials in collaboration with City departments, local artists and historians, community organizations, and cultural institutions. This is a highly collaborative and public-facing role that combines research, storytelling, community outreach, and curatorial planning.

Supports the work of the City's 250 Planning Committee by contributing to research, community engagement strategies, and the development and implementation of cultural programming that reflect the goals of the commemoration.
Conducts research on underrepresented histories within Frederick, with a focus on elevating stories connected to Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and other historically marginalized communities.
Assists in planning and curating multi-site exhibitions and public programs aligned with the overarching theme exploring shared futures across the City of Frederick.
Coordinates with City departments (e.g. Public Affairs, Arts and Culture and the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Parks & Recreation, Economic Development, Office of Equity and Inclusion and more) to align storytelling and programming efforts.
Builds and sustains relationships with artists, cultural leaders, historians, and community members to inform and shape commemorative activities.
Drafts interpretive materials, content for signage or exhibits, and accessible outreach tools (e.g., flyers, social media copy, program guides).
Provides logistical and planning support for events, meetings, and community engagement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Current student enrolled in a college (undergraduate or graduate) degree program.
Demonstrated interest in local government, community engagement, curatorial practice, or public service.
Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in project management software and digital coordination tools.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple events and assignments simultaneously.
Creative problem-solving and adaptability.
Computer proficiency, Microsoft Office, etc.

Degree, coursework, or interest in public administration, art history, or arts management.
Bilingual (any language).
Experience with municipal government or cultural institutions.

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