In a part-time role, provide support to Esperanza Community Housing's Art and Culture Program by coordinating with local artists and arts organizations to produce arts and culture events, exhibitions, and workshops. The Arts and Culture Administrative Intern plays an integral and multifaceted role in Esperanza's mission to integrate arts and culture into community development work, and will work across programs to develop synergetic arts events and programs that promote racial equity and just development in South LA. The intern will likely have substantive impact on our Dia de los Muertos Festival planning and execution. Intern will work 15-20 hours per week from June through February.
- Passion for social justice work - Strong interest in art, education, cultural studies, or media studies strongly desired - Some knowledge of community development or a willingness to learn - Highly creative and innovative - Enthusiasm for community-driven work - Strong written and interpersonal skills - Strong computer skills, including social media, Google Suite, etc. - Strong knowledge of Social Media Marketing and Live Streaming - Proficient in use of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop - Experience with video editing software such as FinalCut preferred, but not required - Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus - Occasional weekend and evening availability required for events, etc. - Experience in website design and development a plus
Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a community-based nonprofit that achieves equitable community development in South LA. Facilitating arts and culture programming in the vibrant Mercado la Paloma cultural center in South Central Los Angeles, Esperanza works through six program areas: affordable housing, health and healthcare access, economic development, uplifting local arts and culture, public policy advocacy, and environmental justice. Annually, Esperanza curates and presents approximately thirty culturally enriching art events, including exhibitions, workshops, and festivals. These include an International Women's Day Visual Art Exhibition, a political posters exhibition in partnership with Center for the Study of Political Graphics, the South Central Film Festival, and our flagship Dia de los Muertos festival.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Esperanza's Director of Human Resources, email: hr@esperanzacommunityhousing.org