Communications & Community Outreach Intern

Communications & Community Outreach Intern

About the Role The Communications & Community Outreach role is a professional development opportunity designed to immerse you in arts communications, nonprofit storytelling, and community engagement. You will help amplify Confluence Community’s programs, from virtual art exhibitions to workshops, community projects, and partnerships, ensuring that artists, audiences, and collaborators are engaged and informed.

This internship offers mentorship, portfolio‑building experience, and the chance to shape how Confluence Community connects with both local and global audiences.

Draft and distribute press releases, program announcements, and community updates.

Manage social media content and campaigns to highlight exhibitions, projects, and opportunities.

Coordinate with artists and partners to ensure bios, links, and promotional materials are accurate.

Support the creation of newsletters, email campaigns, and event announcements.

Assist with outreach to partner organizations, donors, and community groups.

Track engagement metrics and suggest strategies to increase participation and visibility.

Hands‑on experience in arts and nonprofit communications.

Portfolio‑ready work, including press releases, social media campaigns, and curated messaging.

Direct collaboration with artists, curators, program fellows, and partner organizations.

Mentorship and networking opportunities within the creative community.

Flexibility to structure the role depending on your career goals.

Timeframe:
Supports one or more Confluence Community programs throughout the year.

Estimated workload: 3–5 hours per week, with flexibility around project timelines and campaigns.

Compensation This role may be supported by stipends as funding becomes available. Confluence does not charge fees for participation; instead, the goal is to grow programs in ways that can sustain contributing roles and eventually provide compensation for artists. Participation in this role offers professional development, mentorship, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to an inclusive and sustainable arts and community program.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Access to a computer, internet, and basic creative tools (Canva, Google Docs, etc.)

Ability to commit 5 hours per week for tasks

Willingness to work independently while staying connected with the team

Respect for diverse artists, creative expressions, and community values

Open to feedback and reflective learning throughout the program

Openness to learning, collaborating, and receiving mentorship.

You do not need to be enrolled in college to apply, this is a learning opportunity for all ages.

Confluence Community is dedicated to uplifting artists, nonprofits, and grassroots projects through storytelling, design, and intentional community building.

Our work centers on creating spaces for authentic connection, providing mentorship and technical support, and amplifying voices that often go unheard in mainstream art spaces.