About the role#
The Arts & Culture Center at the Middle East Institute seeks an intern to support programming, marketing, and organizational tasks. You will assist in preparing for a spring exhibition of contemporary Middle Eastern art and learn how art and culture influence society and policy. This role involves hands-on experience in gallery operations, event production, and cultural diplomacy.
What you'll do#
- Plan and execute programs that highlight current exhibitions.
- Provide administrative support for the preparation and closing of exhibitions.
- Manage events such as gallery open houses, panels, talks, and screenings.
- Create marketing content for various platforms and coordinate media outreach.
- Conduct research for exhibitions and programming.
- Assist in drafting and managing grant applications.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a related field, or recent graduation.
- A strong interest in the arts and culture of the Middle East.
- Excellent research, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Canva, graphic design, social media marketing, and basic video creation.
- Background in academic research, writing, or grant writing coursework.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11, 2027 to May 7, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid, with a minimum of 15 to 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
About Middle East Institute
The Middle East Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1946, it focuses on the study of the Middle East through research, policy analysis, and public events. The institution also provides language instruction and maintains a library. It operates as a non-partisan entity with a staff of approximately 397 employees.
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