Academic Year Internships

Dieu Donné offers a limited number of internships to current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are looking for experience working in a non-profit contemporary artist workspace. University or college credit can be accommodated for participating institutions.

Please let us know if your university offers funding for internships. Dieu Donné may accept additional interns on a case-by-case basis as funding allows. If you’re seeking a university-funded internship, you may send your resume and cover letter to dieudonne@dieudonne.org at any time. Dieu Donné does not hire unpaid interns. 

APPLY for 2025 Studio Internships

Thanks to generous grant support, Dieu Donné is pleased to offer two paid Studio Internships in 2025 for early career professionals or students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. 

Studio Interns will perform studio, administrative, and teaching assistant duties that relate directly to our residencies, artist collaborations, and education programming. Interns will learn the workings of a fully-equipped papermaking studio by working closely with our studio staff in a unique collaborative environment. Primary areas of responsibility in the studio include fiber preparation, set-up and organization of studios, and ongoing care of papermaking machinery, equipment, and supplies. Interns also assist with our education programs and public events, including working with adult and youth audiences, assisting with the scholarship administration process, and supporting in-person Open Houses and artist talks. 

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in contemporary art, is detail-oriented and works well with their hands, can work independently on complex studio projects, has prior studio and art handling experience, excellent writing and oral communication skills, and is well-versed in Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite software applications.

Dieu Donné is hiring for two positions:

• Jan - Sept 2025 (9 month internship designated for a candidate from a low-income background)

• Late Mar - early Aug 2025 (4.5 month internship open to all candidates)

Both positions are part-time for 3 days/week, with some evening or weekend hours required. All interns are scheduled for full workdays (9:30 am - 5:00 pm)

The rate for this position is $16/hour. University or college credit requirements can be accommodated for participating institutions. 

General Requirements

• Commitment of 3 days/week (9:30 am - 5:00 pm) for the full internship period. Some weekend or evening hours, scheduled in advance, are required to assist classes and events. (Maximum of four weekends across the internship period)

• Prior studio and art handling experience

• Great interpersonal skills with ability to represent the studio in a friendly and professional manner

• Highly motivated, able to work independently, detail-oriented, strong problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask

• Comfortable within a casual but professional office and studio environment

• Tech-savvy, well-versed in Mac OS, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite applications preferred

• Ability to lift 50 pounds. Fine motor skills necessary. Able to stand for extended periods

Application Instructions

Email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for one reference to dieudonne@dieudonne.org by November 7, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are welcome to apply for either or both opportunities – please indicate your interest in the cover letter.

If applying for the nine month internship, your cover letter must include a brief statement of financial need (1-2 sentences on why you are unable to accept an unpaid internship). This position is grant-funded to support an individual from a low-income or economically disadvantaged background to gain professional and educational experience. This information will not be weighed in evaluating your application, but is required to ensure we are meeting grant obligations.

To be considered for future studio, archive, or arts administration internship openings, please feel free to send your resume to dieudonne@dieudonne.org at anytime.

If your university offers funding to pay internship wages, please let us know. Dieu Donné sometimes accepts additional interns off-cycle on a case-by-case basis as funding allows.