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TOSStern

To apply, interested students must first volunteer with TOSS for a total of 10 hours.

About
Our internship program provides students with mentorship and resources to learn and develop community art initiatives in Morganton.

  • All internships are 400 hours.

  • Interns are compensated at $14 ( with the option of an increase, based on experience and work ethic.)

  • If over 18, students must pass a background check.

  • All applicants must have two recommendations.

  • To qualify, students must be eligible for need based funding through out partners, NCWorks. More information will be provided once the initial application is complete.

Internships

1) Special Projects & Art Administration Internship

Description 
These interns will be expected to work in our studio and on various sites at set hours (determined by the intern and studio coordinator). Activities will involve event prep and planning, administrative tasks such as data management, program facilitation, planning, designing, and executing special projects. Tasks such as media production, public relations, material prep, art installations, event coordination will be involved.

Details 
This internship can be completed in any of our summer, fall, or spring semesters.

A good candidate would be interested in: 

  1. Art administration

  2. Art production

  3. Business

  4. Community development

  5. Entrepreneurship

  6. Logistics

  7. Public relations

  8. Public art

2) Student-Teacher Internship

Description
These interns will be expected to design and implement art projects with TOSSafter students. Activities will involve tasks such as planning, designing, and executing projects based around TOSS’s core values and collaborating with community partners to install and display student work.
Details
This internship can be completed during the fall or spring semesters

A good candidate would be interested in:

  1.  Arts Education

  2. Community development

  3. Studio Art

  4. Public relations

3) Summer Art Camp Internship

Description:
These interns will assist students and staff during summer art camps. Tasks will include prepping art materials, assisting students and instructors before, during, and after camp.

Details:
Check current Camp schedule for details

A good candidate would be interested in:

  1. Arts education

  2. Ecology and outdoor education

  3. Early childhood development

  4. Studio art

Expectations for Interns

Students must be able to follow our code of conduct and adhere to the following expectations:

  • Demonstrates Excellent work ethic

  • Versatile with an ability to multitask

  • Self-directed and motivated

  • Works well with children and community members

  • Arrives on time for work

  • Calls in if late or absent

  • Completes assignments in a timely manner

  • Keeps breaks/meals to allotted time

  • Maintains positive attitude

  • Maintains interest and enthusiasm

  • Accepts constructive criticism

  • Follows worksite rules

  • Leaves work when scheduled

  • Accepts responsibility for assigned duties

  • Uses good time management techniques

  • Cooperates with co-workers

  • Demonstrates honesty and integrity

  • Dresses appropriately