Are you ready to dive into an internship that’s as colorful, dynamic, and fun as the art that fills our halls? At GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, we’re offering an exciting opportunity to step into the world of arts marketing—where no two days are the same, and creativity is at the heart of everything we do!
If you love storytelling, social media, and crafting compelling campaigns, this internship is your backstage pass to the inner workings of a thriving art center. Work alongside industry pros, gain hands-on experience, and help bring our exhibitions, events, and programs to life for the community.
Sound like your kind of adventure? Keep reading! 🚀✨
Application due by March 6th at Midnight
Location: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
Internship Type: Unpaid | Part-time | In-person
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in higher education in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field
About GoggleWorks:
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a dynamic community arts hub in Reading, PA, dedicated to fostering creativity, education, and artistic expression. Our Marketing & Communications team plays a vital role in sharing the stories behind our exhibitions, events, and educational programs with the community.
About the Internship:
This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in arts marketing while learning the inner workings of a creative department at a leading art center. As a Marketing Intern, you will shadow and collaborate with our Marketing Director, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, and Graphic Designer to develop and execute creative campaigns, promote events, and engage with audiences across multiple channels.
What You Will Gain:
- Real-World Marketing Experience: Work alongside industry professionals in a creative, fast-paced arts environment.
- Social Media & Content Creation: Learn best practices for social media marketing, assist with content planning, and contribute to digital storytelling.
- Branding & Graphic Design Exposure: Observe the graphic design process, contribute to brand consistency, and gain insight into design tools and strategies.
- Event Promotion: Assist in the marketing efforts for major events like gallery exhibitions, workshops, and community art initiatives.
- Collaboration & Professional Development: Gain experience working in a team setting, receiving feedback, and executing marketing strategies from concept to implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions for campaigns and events
- Assist in filming content
- Conduct research on trends in arts marketing and audience engagement
- Assist in administrative tasks related to marketing and outreach
- Assist at events around campus
- Other tasks as assigned
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for a creative, motivated, and out-of-the-box thinking individual with a passion for marketing and the arts. Ideal candidates should:
- Be currently enrolled in a college or university program in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field
- Have strong communication and organizational skills
- Be eager to learn and take initiative in a team environment
- Have basic knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
- Some experience with graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) is a plus but not required
Internship Duration & Schedule:
- Flexible schedule (to be agreed upon with supervisor)
- Internship duration: Summer (8-10 weeks)
- On-site at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. Portfolios will also be considered if you have one.
Email all materials to the Marketing Department at marketing@goggleworks.org