Touchstone Center for Crafts

Touchstone provides the opportunity for motivated, creative individuals to serve as interns for the 2025 season from May through August. The Touchstone Internship position is designed for someone who is looking to learn more about the daily operations of their primary studio and the inner workings of a crafts school, while working under the guidance of the Studio Management Interns. The goal of the program is to ensure that each studio’s workshops and other special programming are executed in an efficient, enjoyable, and safe manner. Touchstone Interns work approximately 20-25 hours per week and may be asked to assist with non-studio duties in other areas of campus. Interns may be assigned to one or more specific studios, but may have responsibilities in all operating studios.

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
• 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
• Weekly stipend (May 26 – August 29)

The duties of a Touchstone Intern are:

• Work under the guidance of the Studio Management Interns and the Seasonal Studio Supervisor
• 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
• Teach Date Night workshops in your main area of focus
• Help facilitate children’s programming
• 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)