The intern will work closely with experienced arts administrators and have the opportunity to learn from staff across all programs. The intern will participate in planning and producing a community-based arts program in Reed Park. The intern will learn day to day operations including but not limited to: planning meetings, budgeting, marketing, interdepartmental coordination, implementation and evaluation of the activations, and how to run an arts commission meeting. This position will also have an opportunity to build strategic and creative thinking skills to support CAD initiatives. The CAD intern will have weekly check-ins with their supervisor to assess their goals, challenges, and to share ongoing learnings and ideas. By the end of the internship, this intern will have working knowledge of all aspects of planning site specific, community based arts programming. This position will work an average of 20 hrs/week from July - November 2026.
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Social media, Drivers license, Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
The City of Santa Monica’s Cultural Affairs Division supports, elevates, and invests in artists, cultural workers, and community through responsive programming, funding and grant programs, inclusive practices, and accessible cultural spaces—recognizing that art is essential to public life, civic identity, and collective well-being. CAD manages and programs at the Miles Memorial Playhouse, Camera Obscura and Annenberg Community Beach House; oversees public art and civic projects like Acknowledge and Reframe Together; provides grants and artist support programs for local arts or culture non profits in the City as well as managing artist development opportunities and fellowships.
To apply for the City of Santa Monica, Cultural Affairs Division internship, email culture@santamonica.gov with a brief cover letter & resume. Please share what makes you a strong candidate for this position and how you are aligned with the mission. Include these items as pdf attachments.