Youth Intern

Join Our Team at Womanspace!

At Womanspace, our mission is connecting, empowering, creating, and transforming our world—one woman at a time. Womanspace offers programs to enhance the body, mind, and spirit, with a focus in the creative arts, holistic health, interfaith exploration, and environmental stewardship, and service to the community. Working here isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a welcoming and dynamic organization where creativity, connection, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re passionate about making a difference and fostering a space where people can learn, create, and thrive, explore our current job openings below!

Youth Arts & Media Intern

Description

The Youth Arts & Media Intern supports our social media presence, digital outreach, and youth arts programs. This paid position offers hands-on experience in content creation, marketing, and community engagement within a nonprofit arts organization. Responsibilities include capturing and curating content, assisting with social media strategy, supporting gallery and gift shop operations, and engaging youth in the arts. Ideal candidates are creative, organized, and passionate about the intersection of digital media, community, and the arts.

This position is supported by a grant from the Illinois Art Council.

Responsibilities

Capture content around the campus and during programs to use for marketing and media outreach
Work with Womanspace Social Media Team (including volunteers and staff) to implement our Social Media Engagement and Outreach Strategy
Assists staff and volunteers with promoting exhibitions in the Reif Gallery, Gallery2Go, and special events

Qualifications

Must be between ages 14-22 to apply.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in social media platforms and basic photo/video editing tools, including: including Google Workspace Suite, Meta Business Suite, Canva/Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Enthusiasm for the arts and community engagement.
Professional attitude and a drive to learn.
Basic retail or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.

Time Commitment/ Hours approximately 10 hours/week, to be completed by August 15, 2025

Compensation $15/hour

Benefits

Gain valuable experience in social media marketing, photography, videography, gallery curation and retail.
Opportunity to work in a creative and supportive environment.
Flexible work hours to accommodate school schedules.

Supervision Reports to Marketing Director & Co-Director

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to nicole@womanspace-rockford.org