Marketing and Communications Intern

Arts for LA’s Marketing and Communications Intern is a hybrid, paid position designed to give a student a glimpse into advocacy work and the unique ways Arts for LA supports the LA arts and culture sector. Students should apply for this internship if they are interested in engaging with an established member-base of arts advocates, and cultivating individuals who might not be aware of the opportunity to engage. Furthermore, this position would be best suited for someone interested in developing their marketing and communication skills.

Arts for LA’s Marketing Intern is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in promoting and publicizing community events. This individual will gain first-hand experience in how to effectively promote the organization’s events and activities in a timely manner and how these efforts will impact the creative economy. It also provides an opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are committed to the arts.
This position will work approximately 20 hours a week from July Through December.

Because this intern position is an entry-level position it does not require many specific specialized skills. However, it does require any prospective candidates to have an interest in the arts and culture sector.
Highly organized, able to work independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to write succinct, clear educational materials
Ability to research policy issues and distill information into accessible language – ability to interface with public and engage new community members
Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or any graphic design software strongly preferred
Photography and copywriting experience a plus
Understanding of current social media uses and trends
Experience with social media for non-profit organizations is a plus
Experience marketing for a specific program or campaign is a plus

Salary: $17.87, hourly

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: High School diploma

Deadline to apply: June 13, 2025

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Submit resume and cover letter to operations@artsforla.org with the subject line: “Communications Intern” no later than June 13, 2025