Morgan Internships
The Morgan Conservatory, a non-profit arts organization, has devoted over 15 years to growing arts and culture in Midtown Cleveland through teaching historical and innovative papermaking and book arts, as well as producing handmade paper.
The Morgan Conservatory Internship Program provides rich educational and practical value through project-based work centered on papermaking, letterpress, and bookbinding. We are committed to ensuring that our interns leave the Morgan with the skills and knowledge in their area of interest and a greater understanding of papermaking and community arts.
Program Offerings
The Winter Internship focuses on administrative skills, store management, graphic design, social media, and more. The Winter Internship period is 6-8 weeks long.
The Summer Internship features a more hands-on, studio-based experience, developing skills in paper, print, and book arts, garden cultivation, community outreach, and more. The Summer Internship period is 8-10 weeks long.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. No prior papermaking experience is necessary. College credit for your internship may be available through your university.
SCHEDULE
Applicants must commit to 12-18 hours/week, excluding Sundays and Mondays. Shifts are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (6 hours). Accommodations can be made for academic schedules.
The 2025 Winter Internship applications are now open! See below for more information.
Store Management Internship (1 position open):
The Store Management 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 Intern will primarily work under the Gallery/Store Manager and Artist Opportunities Manager. The Intern is required to work in person. The start date for this position is February 10th, 2025.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
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If in University, must be in at least sophomore (second year) standing in winter 2025.
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Interested in non-profit work.
Qualifications:
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Strong organizational skills
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Attention to detail
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Ability to follow through
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Clear communication skills
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Familiarity and use of social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook
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Availability: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 3 days a week (Tuesday-Saturday)
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Preferred:
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Retail experience of one or more years
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Knowledge of Square or other POS systems, backend and frontend
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Experience with shipping apps, such as Shippo or similar
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Digital photography skills
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Knowledge/appreciation of printmaking, bookbinding, and/or handmade paper are a plus.
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Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter explaining why they are interested in the Morgan Conservatory and how their work or educational experience relates to the position. Please submit your application through Jotform below, or use the link here. Any applications not submitted through Jotform will not be considered.