The application for the Touchstone internship position is now closed.
A Touchstone intern should possess the following qualifications
- Interest in learning about facilitating educational programming
- Basic knowledge of studio materials, tools, and equipment and a desire to learn more
- The ability to work independently, take direction and work well with others
- Must be self-motivated, responsible, flexible, and reliable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Value inclusivity and committed to continue learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Ability to move heavy items as needed
The student awarded the Touchstone Internship will receive the following benefits
- Gain experience working within a studio/crafts school environment
- Working and living on Touchstone’s beautiful 150 acre wooded campus in the Laurel Highlands
- Build your professional connections by networking with instructors and peers
- An opportunity to develop professionally and artistically
- Ability to sit in on Touchstone’s workshop programming
- Shared housing and Studio access (materials not provided)
- Meals during scheduled workshops
- Exhibition, sales, and professional development opportunities
- Free Touchstone workshop in the same or following year
- $200 weekly stipend (May 22-August 18)
The duties of a Touchstone Intern are
- Touchstone Interns work approximately 25 hours per week
- Work with other interns to monitor evening studio hours and change over studios before and after workshops
- Assist Studio Management Interns as well as workshop instructors and their assistants as needed
- Work with the Marketing Director to provide social media content and other promotional content
- Assist with facilitation of campus auctions
- Facilitate Youth Programming and Date Night Workshops
- Touchstone Interns are required to teach 1 Date Night Workshop. Interns will be compensated for any Date Nights taught after this.
- Ensure a safe working environment in the studios by following and enforcing all safety policies
- Act as a representative of Touchstone; answer general studio questions for students, instructors, and visitors
- Lead studio and campus tours for visitors and groups, and perform studio demonstrations as needed
- Assist with other duties as needed (kitchen, grounds, gallery, events, admin)