The fair will feature local internship opportunities in the arts and arts management fields. Internship providers in attendance will include non-profit arts organizations, museums, performing arts organizations, galleries, bands, choirs, creative businesses, and independent artists with late fall, spring and summer learning opportunities for UMass students. Refreshments will be provided. A list of internship providers attending will be available here starting October 4.
Students can land an internship in one afternoon! Most providers are looking for interns for the spring and may request to further interview intern candidates immediately following the fair. If students are interested in doing an internship for credit, they will be able to secure a position in time for registration
Need help getting ready for the Internship Fair? Caroline Gould of Career Services will host a Resumania on Wednesday, October 12 from 5-7 PM in the Goodell 512 (Career Services). Students should being a copy of their resume. Caroline will help students edit their resume and review interview etiquette.
Why intern? Career Services recommends arts students complete three internships prior to graduation in order to be competitive in the field. Internships provide students hands-on experience and help them build necessary professional skills through real world practice. Visit our Current Arts and Culture Internship and Job Postings page to see what internships are currently available in our area!