The NoBo Art District is looking for folks who are passionate about cultivating a robust creative community in Boulder. We are a growing nonprofit organization and our internship program offers an important opportunity to gain professional experience by contributing as a valued member of our team. Our organization depends on execution and accountability for all roles, while allowing for extra tolerance and additional coaching to account for the gap in professional experience of our intern team members. This opportunity is for those who are not afraid of learning by doing, who are passionate about supporting artists, contributing to a creative ecosystem and coordinating unique events and exhibitions alongside hundreds of local artists.
Our internships are for those aiming to sharpen their skills in marketing, promotional media (photo/video), exhibition planning & curation, event planning and business development. Potential interns will be great communicators, team players who are willing to be flexible and show up for a variety of tasks or events as needed. Interns will take initiative on projects and also receive feedback and pivot when needed.
Internship Applications will be accepted in the following fields: (Please indicate which field you are interested in when submitting your application)
Marketing & Social Media
- Assist with the development and deployment of marketing strategies for promoting events, workshops, exhibitions, artist features and more. Tasks include (but are not limited to):
- Collaborate with NoBo staff to develop marketing strategies for outreach and communications to our artist members, business members and sponsors, and community members
- Collaborate with graphic designers on marketing materials (such as graphics and videos for Instagram and Facebook), and oversee deployment and make adjustments as needed
- Evaluate success of marketing strategies and make recommendations to NoBo staff for modifying and improving strategies
Business & Membership
- Reaching out to businesses to recruit new members and sponsors
- Reaching out to existing members to follow up on member benefits
- Using spreadsheets to track outreach and execution of benefits
- Collaborating with NoBo staff and interns to develop outreach strategies and deploy marketing initiatives
Graphic Design
- Under design guidelines provided by NoBo’s designer, develop NoBo collateral for all outreach and marketing initiatives. Tasks include (but are not limited to):
- Creating graphics for social media,
- Creating graphics for print materials,
- Creating exhibition materials such as artist profiles and artwork labels
Gallery & Facilities
- Collaborate directly with the Gallery & Events Manager and exhibiting artist(s) to ensure seamless installation, presentation, support, and promotion of monthly exhibitions, maximizing available resources.
- Conduct maintenance tasks for facilities as required, encompassing painting, wall patching, and light cleaning. Maintain adequate supplies in both galleries to enhance the artist and guest experience.
- Assist in scheduling gallery and art center use for members and artists and ensuring accuracy on the scheduling calendar and on our website
- Aid staff and exhibiting artists in leveraging our website, social media platforms
- Coordinate with marketing interns and staff in supporting all promotional needs for gallery exhibitions and events
- Contribute writing skills for press releases and exhibition descriptions and other copy. Assist in the formulation and implementation of marketing strategies for each exhibition.
- Research and maintain distribution lists for press releases to local and regional art organizations, and media outlets to promote each monthly exhibition effectively.
Events & First Friday
- Work closely with our management team, board, clients, and fellow volunteers to coordinate and execute events that champion the arts and foster community engagement in the NoBo Art District or contribute directly to our organizational goals
- Assist in organizing and executing our flagship monthly event, the First Friday gallery walk and market
- Depending on aptitudes, interns may be involved in documenting events through photography
- Assist in the coordination of event logistics, including liaising with vendors, musicians, artists, volunteers, and attendees
- Coordinate with marketing intern/staff to assist in the promotion of events across social media platforms, local and regional arts networks, and various media channels to maximize outreach
- Assist in setting up and dismantling basic gallery event setups, including arranging foldable tables, chairs, food, and beverages. Facilitate supply runs for essential items and ensure effective placement of event signage and flags (Having a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is advantageous)
- Provide general support and leadership for volunteers during events
Apply
Email info@noboartdistrict.org and include a letter of interest including your related experience, CV or resume, internship field (first and second choice, as listed above) and your weekly availability. Applications are reviewed as received and qualified applicants will be invited for an interview with our team. References will be requested after the initial interview.
Term
Currently reviewing for summer internships beginning in May. We prefer six month long internships, to allow interns to settle into their roles. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis.
Supervision
Our internships are managed by our management team consisting of our Executive Director, Program Manager and Gallery & Events Manager, but as members of our team. We believe this offers the best possible experience for interns to learn and grow the skills that they are most passionate about.
About NoBo
The NoBo Art District is an inclusive, grassroots, community-focused organization dedicated to promoting artists and creative businesses located along Broadway and the adjoining neighborhoods in north Boulder, Colorado. The NoBo area is characterized by up
scale, mixed-use new urbanism, high-end restaurants and shops, and a mix of funky, artist-friendly warehouses. The NoBo Art District creates opportunities for artists to connect with each other and the broader community promoting engagement through art, education and events.