Fall Arts Administration Intern

Collectionsthatcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Young Audiences of Houston is seeking a Fall Arts Administration Intern to support programs, communications, development, and administrative activities. This role offers hands-on experience in a nonprofit arts-in-education setting and helps expand access to meaningful arts experiences for children and families.

The ideal candidate is a student or emerging professional with an interest in nonprofit management, arts education, communications, or fundraising.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university.
• Interest in arts education, nonprofit management, education, communications, fundraising, public relations, marketing, or community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple assignments and work independently.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with social media, Canva, databases, or CRM systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support programs, communications, development, and administrative activities.
• Assist with social media, events, and donor communications.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

MS Office / Google Workspace

Social media / Canva / CRM familiarity

Education

Current student or recent graduate

Tools

Canva

CRM systems

Job description

Summary

Young Audiences of Houston is seeking an organized, creative, and motivated Fall Arts Administration Intern to support the organization's programs, communications, development, and administrative activities.

The intern will gain hands-on experience working within a nonprofit arts-in-education organization while contributing to projects that increase access to meaningful arts experiences for children and families. This position is ideal for a student or emerging professional interested in nonprofit management, arts administration, education, communications, community engagement, or fundraising.

The intern will work closely with Young Audiences of Houston staff and may communicate with teaching artists, educators, community partners, donors, and volunteers. The intern will be required to pass a background check before beginning the internship.

Key Details

Compensation: $16/hour

Duration: October 1-December 18, 2026

Schedule: PT (15 hours/week)

Deadline:ASAP (Posted August 19, 2026)

Eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college, university, or professional training program. Though this is not a requirement.
• Interest in arts education, nonprofit management, education, communications, fundraising, public relations, marketing, or community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with social media, Canva, databases, or customer relationship management systems is helpful but not required.
• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to expanding equitable access to arts and educational opportunities.

About

Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston, a Texas nonprofit corporation founded in 1956, is an independent chapter of Young Audiences, Inc., the nation's leading arts-in-education nonprofit organization, and first organization to be awarded the National Medal of Arts.