Fall - Bazaar Program Marketing & Administrative Internship; Boston, MA or Pro

Department:
Bazaar Program

Focus:
Marketing and Administration

Manager / Mentor:
Bazaar Program Manager, Candyce Testa

Season:
Fall 2026

The application period closes on July 18th 2026. Early applications are encouraged.

# of Internships available: 1

Start date:

September 21st, 2026

Duration and hours: 3 months, 15 hours per week

Internship Type:
Remote & In-Person, Nonprofit, unpaid volunteer opportunity

Intern's expenses:
This is a remote internship. For the three-month internship, the selected intern will receive a one-time stipend payment of $500.00 dollars to assist in covering expenses such as phone, electricity, internet, office materials, and other internship-related expenses.

Cultural Survival's internship program creates opportunities for mentorship, learning, and development for individuals interested in the non-profit sphere, particularly in the vital work performed by Cultural Survival toward the advancement and defense of Indigenous People’s rights, lands, languages, and cultures. This initiative is one of the paths by which we demonstrate our social commitment to academic development and the awarding of meaningful learning opportunities.

Our internship opportunities welcome individuals from diverse nations, geography, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, spirituality, age, experiences, viewpoints, and cosmovisions.

Focus:
Marketing and Administration for the Bazaar Program

Cultural Survival's Bazaar, with a rich history spanning 50 years, is a cultural festival that, prior to the pandemic-related hiatus, took place four weekends annually. This event provided a platform for artisans and artists from diverse Indigenous communities worldwide to directly showcase and sell their creations to the American public. Complementing this, the Bazaar featured fair trade vendors with longstanding connections to Indigenous artists.

Aligned with Cultural Survival’s mission to defend and advocate for Indigenous Peoples, the Bazaar has evolved into a vital mechanism for promoting their work, supporting development, and enhancing well-being. The event has cultivated a global network of vendors and artisans, contributing significantly to their livelihoods and adaptability to changing market conditions. Each Bazaar showcases traditional and contemporary crafts from numerous countries, accompanied by cultural performances, presentations, and direct engagement with makers and community advocates.

We are accepting applications for an upcoming remote internship opportunity for Fall 2026 within our Bazaar Program. The selected intern will report to our Bazaar Program Manager, and the initial internship length is 3 months.

This internship provides hands‑on experience in administrative support, volunteer coordination, corporate sponsorship development, marketing, and product management. Interns will work closely with the Bazaar Program staff and other CS staff members to support community outreach initiatives, event planning, promotional campaigns, and fundraising efforts for Bazaar events in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred, with consideration given to proficiency in other languages.

• Develop strong organizational and data management skills by maintaining databases, photo archives, and administrative records
• Strengthen communication skills through outreach to volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners
• Build experience in research, analysis, and proposal development for sponsor ships and partnership opportunities
• Enhance time management and coordination skills by supporting multiple projects across events, marketing, and operations

• Collaborate closely with the Bazaar Events Manager to organize, label, and maintain program photo archives and internal administrative files
• Assist in updating and managing databases related to contacts, volunteers, vendors, and program records
• Support the Logistics & Operations Assistant in volunteer recruitment and coordination, including outreach to new and existing volunteers
• Help develop and maintain partnerships with…