Qualified undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for a part-time, volunteer internship. Internships can be completed for academic credit. All interns receive a free membership upon the completion of their term as well as job training and mentorship in-kind. Course credit can be provided depending on the requirements of your college or university program.
Please note that Squeaky Wheel is not accepting interns until Summer 2022.
Arts Education
Gain first-hand experience assisting with educational planning, evaluation, and ongoing management of our award-winning workshops for youth and adults under the advisement of our Education Director. Minimum commitment of 10 hours/week. This opportunity can qualify as a credit-bearing internship. Send your resumé to caroline@squeaky.org
Communications
Work across media platforms to raise awareness for Squeaky Wheel’s exciting programs. Gain first-hand knowledge as you work with Squeaky staff to coordinate draft, design and publicize promotional materials for programs and events with an emphasis on social media. Minimum commitment of 8 hours/week. This opportunity can qualify as a credit-bearing internship. Send your resumé to zainab@squeaky.org.
Curatorial
Working closely with Curator Ekrem Serdar, the Curatorial Intern will help organize, promote, and support Squeaky Wheel’s screenings, exhibitions, and special events. There is also an optional opportunity for the Curatorial Intern to propose and develop their own public program to be presented by Squeaky Wheel. A commitment of 10-12 hours per week is required. If you are a student and are interested in doing this for credit, please note that you must be a junior, senior, or graduate student, and over the age of 21. For more information and to apply, visit the application form here. Contact ekrem@squeaky.org with any further questions.
Fundraising & Development
The position offers hands-on learning opportunities in donor stewardship, grant writing, and special event planning for a small non-profit organization. The intern will work closely with the Executive Director and Fundraising Committee to help increase individual, corporate and grant support for Squeaky Wheel and maintain the donor database system. Minimum commitment of 10 hours/week. Send your cover letter and resumé to zainab@squeaky.org.
Production | Post-production
Refine your skills in this focused internship as you work on a team with staff and other interns to shoot, edit and distribute Artgrease episodes for various web platforms and Broadcast TV, event and program documentation, video interviews with resident and visiting media artists, and more. Minimum commitment of 8 hours/week. Send your cover letter and resumé to mark@squeaky.org.
Equipment & Tech
Assist the Technical Director with equipment cage organization, and equipment maintenance. Get behind the scenes experience with event set up, camera operation, and the function of an array of audio and video hardware. Applicants should be reliable and self motivated, interested to learn about all types of old and new technologies. Minimum 10 hour/week commitment. Send your cover letter and resumé to mark@squeaky.org.
Event Volunteers
Get in on the action! Add your name to our volunteer list and help with our exhibitions and special events. To volunteer, fill out the following form by clicking here.
