Summer 2026 - Americans for the Arts Internship

Salary :

$17.95 - 18.4 hourly

Company : Americans For The Arts

Job Type : Internship

Remote / Work from Home

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Summer 2026 - Americans for the Arts Internship

Americans for the Arts is now accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. Apply to join the team that best matches your interest. The application portal will close at 3:00 pm ET, on March 31st.

Click here to view the job descriptions for each before making a selection.

Arts Action Fund
Government Affairs
People & Culture, Operations
Research, Community Engagement

Overview
Be part of the work that ensures access to the arts and arts education for all communities.

Gain valuable hands-on experience advocating for the economic, cultural, social, and educational power of the arts, through our Internship Program. Our program is designed for people who have an interest in learning more about how the arts and culture sectors help to create healthy and thriving communities, where everyone has access to the transformative power of the arts.

In addition to participating in your team’s daily work, attending our staff events, and collaborating on cross team projects, interns will have the opportunity to join us at our annual conference in Albuquerque, NM! Travel and lodging will be covered by AFTA.

We aim to provide the space for you and staff to learn more about each other’s personal and professional backgrounds, leading to a deeper knowledge of career opportunities in the arts and culture sector.

At the end of your internship, you will leave Americans for the Arts having developed relationships and a skill set that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Compensation Expectations
The Summer 2026 Internship Program is a paid program, paying interns the DC living wage ($17.95 per hour at the time of this posting). This internship is intended for your educational benefit, and we support receiving school credit for participation. This internship is at-will and is not a trial period for prospective employment.

Work Location & Hours
As an intern, depending on the team you join, there the option to be fully remote or participate in a hybrid work experience, spending time working from home and in-person in our office, located in downtown, Washington, DC. Prior to the start of your internship, you will work with your supervisor to establish a mutually agreed on work schedule to maximize your inclusion in our workflow.

We operate on a 7.5-hour workday, with our core business hours running from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday. We encourage interns to take advantage of the local cultural institutions, offering a flexible schedule with hours that might fluctuate above and below our standard 37.50-hour work week. Reference each team's internship job description for more details on hours.

Program Duration
The 2026 Summer Internship program is scheduled run over a 12-week period. We anticipate the program to begin the second half of May and conclude mid-August. Your needs and the needs of the team will be taken into consideration when defining the start and end dates.

Internship eligibility

High school graduates, current college students, mid-career professionals, and those looking to transition to a new career field in the arts and culture ecosystem.
Must be eligible to work in and reside within the United States.
For most teams, interns must also be available to work between 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET and commit to a 12-weeks.
Be able to attend in-person the annual conference (AFTACON) in Albuquerque, NM 2nd - 5th. Travel and lodging paid for by AFTA.

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Summer 2026 - Americans for the Arts Internship

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