Main street's creative internship program
Build real-world experience in arts administration, event operations, marketing, and community programming.
Main Street Creative Arts Center offers hands-on experience inside a working creative venue. Interns learn how events, rentals, programs, marketing, and community arts spaces are managed behind the scenes.
Our first program begins August 1st, 2026.
Deadline for Applications is July 15th, 2026
what you gain
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120 hours of hands-on professional experience
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Real-world arts administration training
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Experience working inside an active event venue
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Mentorship from a small business owner
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Portfolio-building projects
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Professional references
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Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
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Networking opportunities within the local arts community
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Experience with event planning, marketing, operations, and customer service
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Documented internship completion for resumes, applications, and portfolios
who we're looking for
We are looking for curious people who want real-world experience.
Maybe you're a student trying to build your resume. Maybe you're an artist who wants to learn the business side of the creative world. Maybe you're exploring a future career in events, marketing, education, or small business ownership. If you're organized, eager to learn, and excited by the idea of helping a creative arts center grow, we'd love to hear from you.
No experience required.
Just a willingness to learn and show up consistently.
open positions
1. venue operations intern
Best for people interested in events, logistics, organization, and behind-the-scenes support.
Duties:
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Room walkthroughs
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Setup checklists
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Supply inventory
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Event preparation
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Operations support
Program Requirements:
Minimum commitment: 120 hours
Typical schedule: 5–10 hrs/wk
Expected completion: 4–6 months
Flexible scheduling available
*This internship does not provide monetary compensation. Participants receive mentorship, resume-building experience, portfolio projects, professional references, and 120 hours of hands-on learning.
2. marketing and community outreach intern
Best for people interested in social media, communications, photography, and promotion.
Duties:
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Social media posts
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Event promotion
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Community outreach
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Content planning
Program Requirements:
Minimum commitment: 120 hours
Typical schedule: 5–10 hrs/wk
Expected completion: 4–6 months
Flexible scheduling available
*This internship does not provide monetary compensation. Participants receive mentorship, resume-building experience, portfolio projects, professional references, and 120 hours of hands-on learning.
3. arts administration intern
Best for people interested in office work, business, scheduling, and arts management.
Duties:
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Booking inquiries
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Calendar support
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Email templates
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Client communication
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Organizing forms and records
Program Requirements:
Minimum commitment: 120 hours
Typical schedule: 5–10 hrs/wk
Expected completion: 4–6 months
Flexible scheduling available
*This internship does not provide monetary compensation. Participants receive mentorship, resume-building experience, portfolio projects, professional references, and 120 hours of hands-on learning.
Our first program begins August 1st, 2026.
Deadline for Applications is July 15th, 2026