Arts & Culture Internship (Unpaid)

Middle East Institute•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arts and Culture Center facilitates cross-cultural understanding by promoting the work of Middle Eastern artists through the MEI Art Gallery and by organizing innovative programming, including panels, art talks, and film screenings to amplify the voices of artists, writers, filmmakers, and more from the region. The Center also promotes cultural diplomacy by engaging in cultural collaborations with arts institutions in the Middle East, connecting US and Arab cultural leaders. We seek an intern to assist this busy department with critical programming, marketing, and organizational needs. You will be involved in preparing for a fall exhibition of contemporary Middle Eastern art, including marketing and outreach campaigns, supporting our various programming, and learning about the role and impact of art, artists, and culture on society, policy, and cultural diplomacy.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field or a recent graduate.
Strong interest in the arts and culture of the Middle East.
Excellent research, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canva, Salesforce, WordPress, graphic design, social media marketing, and basic video creation.

Responsibilities

Working with the Center’s team to help conceptualize, plan, and execute programs to amplify MEI’s current exhibition.
Providing administrative support in preparing the upcoming exhibition and closing the current exhibition.
Assisting in the management of events, including gallery open houses, talks, panels, and screenings.
Creating various marketing content and materials for a variety of platforms (Canva, Salesforce, WordPress) to promote the current exhibitions and programming as well as grow our outreach and visibility.
Coordinating with the Arts & Culture team to plan and execute outreach and media initiatives.