OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs recruits and trains over 50 college and master’s degree candidates to serve as interns leading up to and working during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, MOJA Arts Festival and other special events. These students go on to careers in the non-profit sector, business, law, medicine and more after learning valuable skills in marketing, logistics, communication, production and management.

Students work 120 hours and are generally eligible for 3 hours of college credit. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student is given a modest stipend of $500 (if paid internship positions are available)

To apply, submit the application form online and email, mail, or fax your resume and cover letter  to the Internship Coordinator: Kristin Claire Schert (843) 720-3816 Phone; schertk@charleston-sc.gov.

Click HERE to submit your application online!

Application DEADLINES for internships:

Spring 2012 Internship (January-April 2011): December 16, 2011
Summer 2012 Internship (May-July 2011): April 1, 2012
Fall 2012 Internship (August-December 2011): August 1, 2012

Please Note: Internship start and end dates are flexible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kristin Claire Schert, Internship Coordinator
(843) 720-3816 Phone; schertk@charleston-sc.gov

DOWNLOAD:
Internship Job Description: 2012
Internship Paperwork (excluding contract)

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