Community Arts & Education Intern (Co-op or Internship)

Location: In Person – Kennedy Heights Arts Center
6546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Compensation: $1,500 Stipend per Semester

Schedule: 15–35 hours per week (flexible based on internship or co-op requirements)

About Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Kennedy Heights Arts Center (KHAC) is a community arts organization dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive arts and cultural experiences that celebrate diversity, nurture creativity, and build vibrant, connected communities. Through classes, workshops, community events, and partnerships, Kennedy Heights Arts Center serves hundreds of youth, teens, and adults each year. Our Education Department works closely with teaching artists, volunteers, and community partners to deliver high-quality arts experiences both at KHAC and throughout the community.

We are seeking a motivated and creative Community Arts & Education Intern to join our team. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in arts education, community arts, youth development, nonprofit leadership, creative placemaking, and community engagement.

Interns gain hands-on experience supporting arts programs, working alongside teaching artists and arts professionals, contributing to community initiatives, and helping shape new opportunities for youth and families. This is an excellent opportunity to build professional skills while gaining insight into the operations and impact of a nonprofit arts organization.

Responsibilities
The Community Arts & Education Intern will support a variety of programs and initiatives across the organization, including:

Assist with planning and implementation of arts education programs serving youth, teens, adults, and families.
Support the ongoing development and activation of KHAC’s Teen Art Space, including youth engagement, program planning, and creative ideation activities.
Collaborate with teaching artists and staff to create welcoming, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
Help prepare classrooms, art materials, and supplies for programs and workshops.
Assist with outreach, communications, and program promotion as needed.
Support program registration, scheduling, data tracking, and other administrative tasks that help programs run successfully.
Assist with coordination and planning for WinterFest, including communication with instructors, program logistics, and event preparation.
Contribute ideas and solutions as part of a collaborative education team.
Provide additional organizational support as needed.
Special Project Opportunities (Optional)
In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, interns will have the opportunity to contribute to a project aligned with their interests and career goals. Examples may include:

Supporting the planning and development of KHAC’s Teen Art Space.
Facilitating youth engagement and idea-generation activities to help shape Teen Art Space programming and design.
Assisting with the implementation of a newly awarded grant initiative from its early planning stages.
Supporting curriculum development, community engagement efforts, or special events.
Proposing an independent project that supports KHAC’s mission while aligning with the intern’s academic or professional interests.
Ideal Candidate
We encourage applications from students and emerging professionals in:

Art Education
Fine Arts
Arts Administration
Community Arts
Communications or Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Related creative disciplines
Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Passion for the arts and community engagement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to learn and contribute in a dynamic nonprofit environment.
Co-op students are strongly encouraged to apply, though traditional internship candidates will also be considered.

Application Process
To apply, please submit:

Resume
Brief cover letter describing your interests and what you hope to gain from the experience
Applications should be emailed to:

asha@kennedyarts.org

Join Kennedy Heights Arts Center and help create meaningful arts experiences while gaining valuable professional experience in community arts and arts education.