Project Coordinator, Arts Intern College (Seasonal, Part-time)

Location: Cleveland, OH

Hourly rate: $ 25

Hours: Up to 8 hours per week for approximately 15 weeks, tentatively from mid-April through mid-August. Please thoroughly review the travel requirements in this job description for the specific dates when availability is required for this position.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits unless required by law.

Studio in a School (Studio) is seeking a motivated, organized, and collaborative Seasonal Part-time Project Coordinator to support the Arts Intern College Program in Cleveland. The Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in the success of the Arts Intern College Program through intern engagement, program facilitation, data oversight, and event coordination throughout the summer program cycle. The ideal candidate has experience in arts education or arts administration, is skilled at mentoring emerging professionals, and thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments.

This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt, non-union position, reporting to the Director of Internships and the Associate Program Manager of the Arts Intern College Program. This position also supports supervising and mentoring a cohort of interns.

About Studio in a School

Studio in a School fosters the creative and intellectual development of young people through quality visual arts programs directed by professional artists, arts and cultural internships, and apprentice-based learning in the arts. The organization also collaborates with and develops the ability of those who provide or support arts programming and creative development for young people both in and outside of schools.

About the Arts Intern College Program

Founded by Agnes Gund in 1999, Arts Intern provides opportunities for skilled college undergraduates with financial need to experience arts professions through paid internships. Full-time paid summer internships are available in various departments, including curatorial, collections, marketing, education, and archives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Orientation, Professional Development Days, Intern Meetings, and Follow-up

• Attend project coordinator orientation to understand job responsibilities.
• Prepare and confirm intern onboarding materials.
• Facilitate intern orientation during summer program initial meeting.
• Conduct small in-person group intern discussions during cohort days to assess interns' weekly progress.

Intern & Cohort Support

• Schedule group discussions during Friday cohort days as a structured time with interns to provide support, review their weekly logs and in-person communication.
• Review interns' weekly logs and provide constructive feedback to ensure clarity, accuracy, and reflection on their learning journey.
• Facilitate cohort discussions following program activities to promote collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking aligned with program objectives.
• Identify and bring to the director's attention any individual or group challenges within the cohort.

Technical Assistance for Interns

• Provide technical support to interns on final project submissions and review their presentations.
• Data, Reporting, and Survey Oversight: Keep the Arts Intern College Team informed of progress and any issues or concerns.
• Confirm intern hours with site supervisors.
• Maintain accurate intern documentation and keep the Arts Intern College Team informed.

Program Day Activities Coordination

• Collaborate in creating and supervising weekly Program Days throughout the summer for the cohort, which includes coordinating guest speakers, planning visits to arts organizations, and managing logistics such as setup and breakdown.
• Facilitate a workshop or professional development session and respond to interns’ questions or concerns.

Desired Skills and Background

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Art Administration, and Art History.
• Previous experience working with arts organizations or mentoring young professionals in an educational capacity.
• Proficiency in relevant applications (particularly Excel) and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of arts and cultural organizations in Cleveland, with a passion for nurturing the next generation of arts professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adapting to evolving priorities and needs.

Personal Qualities and Habits of Work

• Commitment to the mission of Studio in a School.
• Self-motivation, assertiveness, positive demeanor, and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong work ethic; highly organized and able to anticipate, plan for, and reach deadlines.
• Willingness to take the initiative and prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate program activities and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent writing and editing skills and a high comfort level communicating with various stakeholders.
• Practiced in handling confidential information and appropriate use of discretion.

Travel Requirements

The Project Coordinator position requires availability for up to two days per week of in-person events in Cleveland from mid-April to late August. This includes a combination of site visits, Program Days, intern meetings, and other in-person events as needed.

Must be available to work consistently from April 20, 2026, through mid-August, including:

• Project Coordinator Orientation on April 20, 2026
• Intern onboarding support for the Cleveland cohort on May 11, 2026.
• Program Orientation on June 4, 2026.
• Professional Development/Cohort Days are scheduled for Fridays.
• Program capstone presentation on August 4, 2026
• Intern Final Report Review in mid-August

This position is not eligible for benefits unless required by law.