The Silkroad Internship Program is a five-month remote, paid professional development experience designed to prepare emerging arts professionals with fluency in non-profit arts administration and leadership.
Each intern specializes in a different department, working closely with their mentor and supervisor to play an active role in the growth of Silkroad. Interns also engage in regular seminars led by Silkroad staff, offering multidisciplinary skills and tools that span across the arts administration field. The internship program is designed to create a holistic and expansive view of the many facets of Silkroad and non-profit administration while remaining flexible and responsive to the needs, interests, and aspirations of the interns. With a commitment to systemic allyship and the diversification of the non-profit arts sector, we welcome applications from those most marginalized in our society – including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities.
Silkroad is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
“This internship has opened doors for me and has effectively helped start my life”
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Applications are currently closed
Silkroad’s Internship Program is temporarily on pause. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Questions? Contact Adam Gurczak at adam@silkroad.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The program runs for five months each year – a fall round from August-December and a spring round from February-June.
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The Internship Program is currently on pause. Typically, for the spring class (February-June) applications will open in November. For the fall class (August-December), applications will open in May.
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Key requirements:
18 years of age or older
Must be based in and authorized to work in the United States
Have a love of the performing arts, specifically music
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and human rights
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Yes, we encourage applicants to select any and all positions that interest them!
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Yes, all interns receive an hourly wage of $17.50 per hour for up to 10 hours per week.
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You do not have to be a current student to apply; we welcome applications from anyone 18 years of age or older!
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Silkroad interns come from all over the United States. The program is fully remote, so you do not have to be based in Boston. That said, all interns must be authorized to work in the United States, have legal residence in the United States, and be able to attend weekly meetings within standard working hours (9am-5pm ET).
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As a social impact organization and home to the Grammy Award-winning musical ensemble, Silkroad works to inspire collaboration in innovative ways that add more equity and justice into the world through the power of the arts. Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens has had a lifelong mission of shining light on previously under-recognized voices and overhauling our understanding of the history of American music to make it reflect the real impact people of all colors have made.
Our internship program celebrates the inherent talent and artistry of young professionals, creating a platform upon which to build their careers. Join us in diversifying the arts sector and providing opportunities for the next generation of arts leaders.
