Arts In Education & Community Programs Summer Intern

Arts in Education Community Programs

The Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs (AAIE) Intern will support the department’s day-to-day administrative and programmatic operations under the supervision of the Director of Arts In Education & Community Programs. This internship offers hands-on experience in arts education administration, program evaluation, and community engagement within a leading cultural organization. The internship runs from Monday, June 15 through Friday, August 7, 2026, and will require 21–28 hours per week, Monday through Friday (3 days in office).

Responsibilities

Program Administration & Data Management

• Enter and manage evaluation data using SurveyMonkey, Excel and or other online platforms
• Review evaluations and extract quotes and anecdotal feedback
• Update and maintain master calendar, school contact information and residency details

Documentation & Archiving

• Update AAIE documents as needed including organizing and editing teaching artist and musician biographies
• Create and maintain digital archive of AAIE materials (residency photos, anecdotal quotes)
• Photocopy, file, and organize documents as needed

Program Support & Planning

• Assist and visit summer residency sites including AileyCamp New York and New Jersey locations and prepare site visit packets as needed
• Assist and support AileyCamp final performance programs
• Assist with planning Fall 2026 professional learning workshops
• Organize and inventory the costume closet

Requirements

• Personable and willing to take on a variety of tasks as needed
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with design platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and InDesign a plus
• Strong oral, written communication and editing skills a plus
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across departments
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity and interest in the field of Arts in Education, particularly dance

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following materials by email to AIEjobs@ailey.org and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2026 AAIE Summer Intern):

• Cover letter detailing your interest in an internship at AILEY
• Resume
• Contact information for two references (letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required)

Note: AileyCamp staff, including interns, are required to participate in a background check, including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks. Fingerprinting and courses required for certification may also be required.

Eligibility

Our internship program is available to college and graduate students. International applicants are encouraged to apply, however AILEY does not sponsor visas and applicants will be required to provide proof of visa at time of resume submission. Applicants must be available to intern for a minimum of 25 hours a week. Intern placements will be in-person and/or hybrid requiring both in-office and remote work, subject to change based on departmental need.

Key Dates

Applications Accepted February through early May

Program Dates

End of May/Early June through mid-August

Start and end dates may vary based on assigned placement and students’ educational requirements.