Public Programs Internship | Education | Summer 2026

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is at the beginning of a long path toward building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive (EDI) institution. We are looking for individuals, at all levels of the institution, who are interested in joining us on this journey of intentionality and public accountability. This path broadens our workforce (board, staff, volunteers), expands our artist selection and acquisition practice as well as strengthens our internal and external communication systems, networks and norms.

We are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for art, wellness and/or horticulture to join our internship program. This 10-week internship will offer hands-on training and a chance to become an integral part of our Education Department.

About the Internship:

• Location: Onsite
• Hours: Approximately 8–10 hours per week
• Compensation:$15.92 per hour
• Experience: Gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experiences to support your personal and professional growth. This program is open to all individuals, regardless of educational background, who have a strong interest in the fields of art, wellness and/or horticulture.

Position Overview:

The Public Programs Intern supports the Director of Education and Engagement in scheduling, producing, and implementing interactive, hands-on programs for children, families, and adults. This position collaborates across many departments and partners to provide meaningful learning experiences for all visitors.

The primary duties of the Public Programs Intern are to assist the Education Department by shadowing and coordinating art, horticulture, and wellness programming. This requires supporting the production of an array of public and private programs, including studio-based and horticulture-rooted workshops, drop-in programs for intergenerational and family audiences, wellness offerings geared towards adults, a very active teambuilding program for private and corporate groups, extended community partnership programs, performances, and other small and large-scale events throughout the internship term. Special projects and assistance with facilitating informal education offerings in the galleries and studios are assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Manager of Learning Experiences to learn how to create and execute educational programs for familiesand adults based on themes, materials, and audience.
• Assist with the facilitation of an array of informal education offerings in the galleries and studios of the MuseumEducators.
•  Learn best practices in curriculum development, facilitating conversations, and evaluation.
• Engage in an interest-based project.
•  All other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate/GED/Equivalent Work
• Meticulous organization and planning skills are desired
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) practices.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of art materials and techniques is a plus.
• Demonstrate respect and inclusiveness to all employees, embracing differences
• Occasional weekend work required

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those who want to provide fun, educational, and leisure experiences for the public. If you are passionate about informal education, enhancing the visitor experience, and engaging with GFS members and visitors, we would love to hear from you!

GFS is stronger for the diverse ideas, lived experiences, passions, and skill sets of our staff. To that end, we offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income, or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

Interested in applying for an internship? The application deadline is Friday, May 1st, for a June 1st start date.