Creative Arts Marketing Intern — Hybrid in Chicago

Kalapriya Foundation Center For Indian Performing Art Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts in Chicago is seeking a Marketing Intern to support campaigns, content creation, and events. The role offers a part-time, hybrid schedule with roughly 20 hours per week and compensation of $20–$25 per hour.

You will develop social media content, assist with newsletters, and help promote performances and classes while gaining hands-on experience in arts marketing within a vibrant nonprofit cultural organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, arts administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Experience creating graphics and promotional materials using Canva.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced nonprofit environment.
• Enthusiasm for arts, culture, and community engagement.
• Availability to attend occasional evening or weekend events to capture content.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Capture photo and video content at classes, rehearsals, performances, and community events.
• Develop short-form video content, including Instagram Reels and TikTok videos.
• Write engaging captions and promotional copy that reflect Kalapriya's voice and mission.
• Monitor social media engagement and help grow Kalapriya's online audience.
• Support marketing campaigns for concerts, dance performances, workshops, classes, and community events.
• Promote events through local cultural organizations, community partners, and event-listing platforms.
• Create and maintain Facebook events for upcoming programs.
• Identify new promotional opportunities, community partnerships, and audience-development channels.
• Assist with outreach to local media, community organizations, and potential promotional partners.
• Design promotional graphics for social media, email campaigns, websites, and printed materials using Canva.
• Assist with the development and distribution of email newsletters and event announcements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date class and event information on Kalapriya's Squarespace website.
• Ensure consistency with Kalapriya's visual identity and brand guidelines across marketing materials.
• Help maintain a marketing calendar and coordinate promotional deadlines.
• Track social media engagement, email campaign performance, and other basic marketing metrics.
• Research marketing trends, audience interests, and new opportunities to increase visibility.
• Collaborate with staff, artists, and community partners to gather content and promote programs.
• Provide general marketing and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Social media familiarity

Graphic design & content creation

Organization & multi-project mgmt

Independent & collaborative work

Enthusiasm for arts & culture

Event content capture availability

Education

Marketing/communications degree or related field

Tools

Canva

Squarespace

Slack

Google Workspace

Job description

Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts in Chicago is seeking a Marketing Intern to support campaigns, content creation, and events. The role offers a part-time, hybrid schedule with roughly 20 hours per week and compensation of $20–$25 per hour.

You will develop social media content, assist with newsletters, and help promote performances and classes while gaining hands-on experience in arts marketing within a vibrant nonprofit cultural organization.