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    Summer Internships

    Touchstone’s Summer Internship Program is an intensive 10-25 week work-study program where emerging artists, graduate, and undergraduate students learn studio management and operations while refining their artistic skills and working with some of the country’s best artists. Two categories of studio interns are available based on skill level and equipment familiarity. In addition, we will once again be offering the Arts Administration Internship. Participants will have teaching opportunities as well as time for the exploration of ideas in an immersive and supportive craft community. Interns will be exposed to a network of regional and national instructors who will serve as role models for sustainable creative careers and given opportunities that will advance their artistic training while further developing their work and professional practices. Touchstone is committed to fostering the next generation of artists who will carry on the traditions of American craft forms. Interns receive a weekly stipend, lodging, meals, and studio access.

    • Internship applications are accepted through SlideRoom.
    • Internship applications must be RECEIVED by March 1st.
    • There are no fees to apply for internships.

    REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

    Please feel free to reach out to Travis Winters via email or call (724)329-1370 with questions.

    Studio Management Internship

    A qualified candidate for a Studio Management Internship, should possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of the daily operations of their primary studio, as they oversee and help to carry out daily programming throughout campus. The main goal of the program is to ensure that each studio’s workshops and other special programming are executed in an efficient, enjoyable, and safe manner. Studio Management Interns work under the guidance of the Seasonal Studio Supervisor for approximately 35-40 hours a week. Studio Management Interns may be asked to assist with studios outside of their designated area as well as non-studio duties in other areas on campus. Positions are available in blacksmithing, ceramics, glass, and metals/jewelry.

    Internship Dates: May 5-October 10, 2025, with some flexibility on arrival and departure dates.

    Benefits:

    • Gain experience working within a studio/crafts school environment
    • Working and living on Touchstone’s beautiful 150 acre wooded campus in the Laurel Highlands
    • Building professional connections by networking with instructors and peers
    • An opportunity to develop professionally and artistically
    • Shared housing and Studio access (materials not provided)
    • Meals during scheduled workshops 
    • Weekly stipend (May 5-October 10)
    • Exhibition, sales, and professional development opportunities
    • Free Touchstone workshop in the same or following year

    Qualifications:

    • Experience working within a professional, commercial, and/or educational studio; experience facilitating workshops and/or leading technical demonstrations is desirable.
    • Possess a strong understanding of their primary studio’s tools, materials, and equipment
    • Desire to learn about other studios outside of their medium
    • The ability to work independently, take direction and work well with others
    • Must be self-motivated, responsible, flexible, and reliable
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Value inclusivity and committed to continue learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion
    • Ability to move heavy items

    Duties:

    • Work under the supervision of the Seasonal Studio Supervisor to order, receive, inventory, and update workshop and studio materials
    • Work with other interns to monitor evening studio hours and change over studios before and after workshops
    • Assist workshop instructors and their assistants as needed
    • Perform maintenance of studio and studio equipment in conjunction with the Seasonal Studio Supervisor
    • Ensure a safe working environment in the studios by following and enforcing all safety policies
    • Act as a representative of Touchstone; answer general studio questions for students, instructors, and visitors
    • Lead studio and campus tours for visitors and groups, and perform studio demonstrations as needed
    • Teach Date Night workshops in your main area of focus
    • Help facilitate children’s programming
    • Assist with facilitation of campus auctions.
    • Assist with other duties as needed (kitchen, grounds, gallery, events, admin)
    • Be ‘on call’ for guest/maintenance issues

    Touchstone Internship

    The Touchstone Internship position is designed for someone who is looking to learn more about the daily operations of their primary studio and the inner workings of a crafts school, while working under the guidance of the Studio Management Interns. The goal of the program is to ensure that each studio’s workshops and other special programming are executed in an efficient, enjoyable, and safe manner. Touchstone Interns work approximately 20-25 hours per week and may be asked to assist with non-studio duties in other areas of campus. Interns may be assigned to one or more specific studios, but may have responsibilities in all operating studios.

    Internship Dates: May 26-August 29, 2025, with some flexibility on arrival and departure dates.

    Benefits:

    • Gain experience working within a studio/crafts school environment
    • Working and living on Touchstone’s beautiful 150 acre wooded campus in the Laurel Highlands
    • Build your professional connections by networking with instructors and peers
    • An opportunity to develop professionally and artistically
    • Shared housing and Studio access (materials not provided)
    • Meals during scheduled workshops 
    • Exhibition, sales, and professional development opportunities
    • Free Touchstone workshop in the same or following year
    • Weekly stipend (May 26-August 29)

    Qualifications:

    • Interest in learning about facilitating educational programming
    • Basic knowledge of studio materials, tools, and equipment and a desire to learn more
    • The ability to work independently, take direction and work well with others
    • Must be self-motivated, responsible, flexible, and reliable
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Value inclusivity and committed to continue learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion
    • Ability to move heavy items as needed

    Duties:

    • Work under the guidance of the Studio Management Interns and the Seasonal Studio Supervisor
    • Work with other interns to monitor evening studio hours and change over studios before and after workshops
    • Assist Studio Management Interns as well as workshop instructors and their assistants as needed
    • Work with the Marketing Director to provide social media content and other promotional content
    • Assist with facilitation of campus auctions
    • Teach Date Night workshops in your main area of focus
    • Help facilitate children’s programming
    • Ensure a safe working environment in the studios by following and enforcing all safety policies
    • Act as a representative of Touchstone; answer general studio questions for students, instructors, and visitors
    • Lead studio and campus tours for visitors and groups, and perform studio demonstrations as needed
    • Assist with other duties as needed (kitchen, grounds, gallery, events, admin)

    Arts Administration Internship

    Touchstone’s Arts Administration Internship provides the opportunity for a motivated individual to explore and assist with the day-to-day operations of a dynamic educational arts organization. The intern will work approximately 30-40 hours weekly, receiving guidance and hands-on experience working within multiple areas, including programming, marketing, retail gallery, as well as general office and hospitality administration.

    Internship Dates: May 5 – October 10, 2025, with some flexibility on arrival and departure dates.

    Benefits:

    • Gain firm understanding of the crafts school environment
    • Build professional connections within the field
    • Shared housing and studio access (materials not provided)
    • Meals during scheduled workshops
    • Weekly stipend (May 5 – October 10)
    • Exhibition, sales, and other professional development opportunities
    • Free Touchstone workshop in the same or following year

    Qualifications:

    • While this opportunity is geared more towards those majoring in arts or nonprofit management/administration, any candidate currently pursuing a related career path (e.g. visual arts, arts education, etc.) who is interested in beginning a career in arts admin/mgmt. may be considered.
    • Desire to learn about multiple areas of nonprofit/arts/educational facilities
    • Able to work independently and collaboratively
    • Must be self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and adaptable
    • Willingness to work days, evenings, and weekends (adhere to set schedule with some flexibility)
    • Excellent social, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
    • Solid understanding or proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite a plus
    • Able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, with attention to detail and follow-through in tasks
    • Ability to use Square software as well as handle cash, check and credit card transactions
    • Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion efforts

    Duties May Include:

    • Initiate and complete registration and event-related tasks to assist workshop participants and visitors
    • Guide and carry out exhibition and retail purchases with gallery attendees
    • Researching and creating membership packages
    • Create social media posts and stories with interns, taking photographs and making short videos of campus settings, studio activities, and event happenings for marketing support
    • Researching and creating comparison studies for programming support
    • Building teaching artist database for programming support
    • Networking and building database of retail and exhibiting artists for gallery support
    • Creatively collaborate with studio interns/staff to organize and execute the annual intern exhibition

    New this Season! Kitchen Internship

    Please check back for information about this opportunity.

    Touchstone Center for Crafts prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or association preference. Touchstone Center for Crafts also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to its facilities and programming.