Art Sphere Inc offers internships year-round to help students apply their educational knowledge in a practical and hands-on environment. ASI works with interns across disciplines as they gain real-world experience, hone their skills, and become involved in the operations of an arts non-profit. Interns who want to interact with city youth will be involved in a variety of activities that make our programs possible.
Benefits Of Interning with ASI
- Resume-building experience in a student’s chosen discipline
- Practice working in a fast-paced, self-motivated environment with 150+ individuals
- Mentorship from experienced professionals from across the world
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Online, among other software
- Affiliation with groundbreaking projects funded by nationally-recognized granting organizations
- Potential letter of recommendation upon completion of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
- Current high school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Interest in or currently enrolled in a discipline that aligns with ASI’s internship opportunities
- Ability to work on a team, manage self-guided work, and communicate online or in-person
- Knowledge of basic computer software i.e. MS Word and MS Excel
- Passion for non-profits, arts education, and making a difference in the community
Expected Commitment
Most internship opportunities require a commitment of 3-20 hours per week (depending on the student’s availability and any school program requirements).
Interns are expected to check in with supervisors on their chosen internship days and will attend weekly online team meetings in the evenings. All interns will be added to our online platform to collaborate on projects and are encouraged to participate during team meetings to learn from experienced mentors and fellow peers alike.
Schedule
Most in-person and online internship opportunities at ASI are offered year-round and afford students the chance to complete much of their work within flexible hours of their choosing.
For in-person teaching positions, our after-school programs run from 3:15-5pm at Northern Liberties, Hancock, Shissler, and Cione Recreation Centers. These after-school programs run 4 sessions a year:
Winter: January – March
Spring: April – June
Summer: July – August
Fall: September – December
ASI office hours are Mondays 9am-2:15pm, Tuesdays 9am-4pm, and Fridays 9am-5pm. Office hours are held both remotely through our online platform (which interns will gain access to upon applying) and in-person at the Bok Building: 1901 S 9th Street, Studio 502, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
“Exploring our interests while learning new skills in various areas of non-profit work is rewarding on many levels.” – Past interns Kaliyah (Central High School) and Danica (Bryn Mawr College)
Internship Application
Ready to be an ASI Intern? Visit https://artsphere.org/volunteer/ for instruction on how to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be pursuing art to be involved?
No, you do not have to study art to join Art Sphere Inc! We offer unique options for students of many disciplines.
What volunteer positions are currently available?
Students can find our range of open opportunities on VolunteerMatch and read more information on who they’ll be working alongside here.
Are internships paid?
We offer a stipend for interns.
How do I apply?
Interested students must complete the required steps outlined on our Volunteer Onboarding webpage.
What are some recent projects Art Sphere has worked on?
To read more about our accomplishments, check out our most recent newsletter: ASI – Bulletin – January/March 2025