About the role#
The Research and Community Engagement Intern will help us understand the impact of AFTACON 2027, our national convention for arts leaders and advocates. You will assist with survey design, support focus groups, and conduct follow-up conversations to capture both the numbers and the human stories behind the event. This position offers hands-on experience in nonprofit program evaluation and shows how research informs strategy, equity, and advocacy in the arts sector. You will work across teams to learn about the arts and culture field and support advocacy initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Gather and organize participant feedback and registration data.
- Support basic data analysis and identify themes in survey responses.
- Take and synthesize notes during focus groups or structured conversations.
- Support follow-up outreach with a small group of attendees.
- Help summarize findings into clear, accessible language.
- Contribute to reports or presentations that share impact.
- Explore potential uses of AI tools to support data analysis.
- Participate in team meetings and strategy discussions.
- Maintain a reflective journal on your learning.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to the AFTA mission and to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Passion for arts, research, arts advocacy, public policy, and non-profit advocacy.
- Current pursuit or recent completion of studies in arts administration, nonprofit management, public policy, sociology, education, or related fields.
- Curiosity and excitement to learn about impact and equity in research and arts and culture.
- Comfort organizing information in Excel.
- Strong communication skills and an interest in translating data into accessible language.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 12-week remote internship during Summer 2027.
- You must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
- You must be eligible to work in and reside within the United States.
- You must be able to attend AFTACON 2027 in person in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 7 to June 11, 2027.
- This position is paid at $18.40 per hour.
About Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts is a non-profit organization focused on arts advocacy and education in the United States. It operates out of Washington, D.C. The organization supports local communities by creating opportunities for arts participation. It maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. Its work spans research, policy, and leadership development.
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