Programs and Operations Intern

Burnaway, Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybride; USD 16 531 - 24 796; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Burnaway, Inc. is offering a Programs and Operations Intern for Fall 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. The hybrid internship runs the week of September 14 to the week of December 14, 2026, with six hours per week, 10AM-6PM EST, Monday-Thursday.

Pay is $15 per hour and applications may be for college credit if noted, with internships for credit unpaid. Applications are due Tuesday, August 11th by 11:59PM EST. The role involves program planning, artist project support, outreach to advertisers, newsletter

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on short- and long-term projects simultaneously.
• Responsive to feedback and highly organized with attention to detail.
• Self-starter who isn’t afraid to ask questions to move projects forward.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning and executing programs and fundraisers (three during internship duration).
• Assist with ongoing artist projects.
• Represent Burnaway at public programs.
• Research and organize ongoing special projects.
• Research, compile, and communicate with potential advertisers and stockists.
• Draft weekly newsletters.
• Schedule and conceptualize social media posts.
• Pack and ship shop orders and maintain shop inventory.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

Feedback responsiveness

Time management

Description du poste

Programs and Operations Intern / Fall 2026

This internship is hybrid and open to applicants in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants must be above the age of 18. Candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in the arts are highly encouraged to apply – if you think you should, apply!

Burnaway seeks a Program and Operations Intern for hands‑on experience and extensive learning related to non‑profit arts organization program planning and operations.

Interns will work six hours a week during working hours (10AM-6PM EST Monday-Thursday). Internship duration is the week of September 14 to the week of December 14, 2026.

Interns will receive $15 per hour paid once monthly. We accept applications from those interning for college credit if noted in your application, and it is the intern’s responsibility to communicate academic requirements to Burnaway staff. Internships for credit are not paid.

Applications are due on Tuesday, August 11th by 11:59PM EST. We will not consider applications that use AI in any form whatsoever. Applicants must be above the age of 18.

TASKS AND DUTIES

Programs

• Assist in planning and executing programs and fundraisers (three during internship duration)
• Assist with executing ongoing artist projects
• Representing Burnaway at public programs
• Assist in research and organization of ongoing special project

Operations

• Research, compile, and communicate with possible advertisers and stockists
• Aid in designing and drafting weekly newsletters
• Schedule and conceptualize social media posts
• Pack and ship shop orders and maintain shop inventory

Other tasks and duties may arise during internship duration.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful Program and Operations Intern should possess excellent communication skills, must be able to work simultaneously on short- and long-term projects, should be responsive to feedback, and be very organized with attention to detail. This individual should be a self-starter who isn’t afraid to ask questions to keep projects moving forward.

Qualifications include:

• A nuanced understanding (or pursuit of such) of relationships between individuals and institutions related to contemporary art in Atlanta, the South, the Caribbean, nationally, and beyond
• Critical but collaborative sensibility; must be able to maintain healthy, sustainable, respectful professional relationships, especially with Burnaway’s staff and community
• Having an interest in publishing, art, art criticism, programs and event planning, non-profits, or related topics

Burnaway is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Burnaway are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, gender identity, religion, age, ability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the United States.