Gallery Assistant

Description

Organization & Internship Program Description

Cain’s Creative Chaos is a community-centered makerspace and art therapy hub dedicated to fostering creativity, healing, and connection through the arts. We host workshops, community events, and collaborative projects that provide opportunities for both self-expression and professional growth in the creative sector.

Our internship program is designed to give students and emerging professionals hands-on experience in arts administration, event planning, and community engagement. Interns will be involved in day-to-day operations, marketing, workshop support, and project development, while also having the freedom to explore their own creative ideas within the space.

Supervision, Training, and Mentorship
Interns will be directly supervised and mentored by Melissa Cain, Founder and Creative Director of Cain’s Creative Chaos. Melissa provides one-on-one guidance in areas such as:

• Event planning and facilitation

• Arts-based community programming

• Marketing and communications (including social media and newsletters)

• Admin Support

Training will be both structured (orientation, task-specific instruction, shadowing) and experiential (hands-on practice, independent projects with feedback). Interns will also have opportunities to connect with local artists, workshop leaders, and community partners.

Learning Goals for Interns
By the end of the internship, participants will be able to:

• Gain practical experience in managing and promoting arts and community events.

• Develop skills in marketing, outreach, and community engagement.

• Understand the operations of a creative makerspace and nonprofit arts organization.

• Strengthen leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Build a portfolio of creative and professional work to support future career goals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Interns at Cain’s Creative Chaos will gain meaningful, hands-on experience supporting the growth of a creative community space while building professional skills. Responsibilities are designed to be project-based, collaborative, and educational, rather than routine administrative work.

Examples of intern responsibilities include:

• Event & Workshop Support: Assisting with the planning, setup, and facilitation of art workshops, community events, and creative programming.

• Marketing & Outreach: Creating social media content, helping design flyers, and contributing to newsletters to promote events and engage the community.

• Creative Projects: Collaborating with staff and local artists to develop new programs, interactive art installations, or themed workshops.

• Community Engagement: Welcoming participants, gathering feedback, and helping create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere during events.

  • Art Finishing & Preparation: Assisting with tasks such as preparing artwork for display (mounting, wiring, sanding, sealing, or resin finishing) to ensure pieces are gallery-ready.

Administrative tasks (such as filing, scheduling, or copying) will be minimal and limited to less than 25% of the internship, ensuring that the majority of the experience focuses on skill development, creativity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Cain’s Creative Chaos welcomes interns who are enthusiastic, dependable, and eager to learn in a creative, community-driven environment. We do not expect prior professional experience—this internship is designed to help you build it.

Preferred qualities include:

• Interest in art, community engagement, or creative programming

• Willingness to learn new skills (both creative and professional)

• Reliability in attending scheduled shifts and completing assigned projects

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, sometimes fast-paced environment

• Bonus: Experience with social media management (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or newsletters) and an eye for creative content

No management or extensive experience is required—just a positive attitude and a passion for creativity and community.

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