Initial Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing in college/university or a recent graduate (1-3 years) in winter 2027.
- Interested in arts management and non-profit work.
Available Positions:
- Store Assistant
- Paper Studio Assistant
- Social Media Assistant
Store Assistant Internship
The Store Assistant Internship is a paid, 12-hour-per-week (6 weeks) internship with a flexible schedule beginning in early January. In this position, the intern will be introduced to the world of small business management, store upkeep, and customer and community engagement through social media and in-person interactions. The intern will assist in maintaining the Morgan Store’s Point of Sales (POS) system, Square, by managing store inventory, correctly cataloging and photographing products. In addition, the intern will process and ship online store orders, create social media posts to promote products weekly, and perform other duties as assigned by the Gallery/Store Manager. The store assistant intern will primarily work under the Gallery/Store Manager and Artist Opportunities Manager. This position is in-person only, and the intern should be located in the Cleveland Metro area.
Qualifications:
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Recent Grad (1-3 years)
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to complete assigned tasks
- Clear communication skills
- Familiarity and use of social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook
- Availability: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 3 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) (12 hrs/wk)
- Pay: Minimum wage
Preferred Qualifications:
- Retail experience of one or more years
- Knowledge of Square or other POS systems, backend and frontend
- Experience with shipping apps, such as Shippo or similar
- Digital photography skills
- Knowledge/appreciation of printmaking, bookbinding, and/or handmade paper are a plus but not required.
Paper Studio Assistant Internship
The Paper Studio Assistant is a hands-on position, assisting the Paper Studio Manager and learning traditional papermaking techniques, as well as proper operation and handling of all equipment and materials. Papermaking can be physically taxing, requiring attention to detail and an active willingness to get immersed in all stages of the papermaking process. As an intern, you will learn how to prepare the studio for production, how to prepare Eastern and Western fibers, assist with artist projects, and assist during workshops. The Paper Studio Internship is a paid, 12-hour-per-week internship with a flexible schedule. The employment period is for a maximum of 6 weeks. No additional experience is required, but printmaking, bookbinding, or papermaking experience is a plus. This position is in-person only, and the Intern should be located in the Cleveland Metro area.
Applicants to the Paper Studio Assistant Intern position are required to submit 3 to 5 images of work or a link to an online portfolio.
Qualifications:
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Recent Grad (1-3 years)
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks
- Clear communication skills
- Availability: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 3 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) (12 hrs/wk)
- Pay: Minimum wage
Social Media Assistant Internship
The Morgan Conservatory is seeking a Social Media Assistant Intern to help us expand our digital presence and connect with our community — all while staying true to the Morgan’s established voice and brand identity. In this role, you’ll take initiative and bring fresh ideas to our social platforms, while building systems to make our outreach sustainable.
The Social Media Assistant intern will create and implement a social media calendar and posting schedule, design and draft posts that reflect the Morgan’s brand voice and visual style. This includes coordinating and scheduling content across platforms to maximize reach, developing templates for recurring campaigns (events, residencies, workshops, exhibitions), and curating and editing video, images, and stories that highlight our programs and artists. Additionally, interns may be expected to engage and respond to followers, fostering community conversations, conduct research about best practices for arts/cultural social media, and finally track and analyze performance metrics to recommend improvements. This position is in-person only, and the intern should be located in the Cleveland Metro area.
Qualifications:
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Recent Grad (1-3 years)
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to complete assigned tasks
- Clear communication skills
- Familiarity and use of social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook
- Fluency in social media data, analytics, timing, and marketing
- Availability: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 3 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday) (12 hrs/wk)
- Pay: Minimum wage
For questions about the program, contact: Antoinette Myers Perry, Artist Opportunities Manager (artistopps@morganconservatory.org). Only applications submitted through the application form will be considered. Applications are due January 6th, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST.