About our Internship Program
WaterFire Providence’s interns are given an up-close view of the inner workings of a major nonprofit organization dedicated to the ritual of renewal in a city through the magic of art and music, water, and fire. An internship at WaterFire Providence is a very unique experience that allows interns to work side-by-side with staff and members of the community to present an amazing and moving event.
Whether an intern is interested in learning more about the workings of a nonprofit, or about art, theater, music, or community, an internship at WaterFire Providence combines them all.
A WaterFire Providence intern will finish his or her internship with experience in many areas: nonprofit public arts administration, fundraising, event planning, and a better understanding of the intersection between art/culture and community.
Check out the WaterFire Intern Tumblr for a look behind the scenes of day-to-day operations at WaterFire Providence!
Internship Requirements
- The ability to confidently take and follow directions, as well as multitask
- Experience with Google Docs/Sheets, Google Calendar, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Interns are expected to be outgoing on social media and to represent the Internship Program on our blog and on Instagram
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work independently and with others
- Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is preferable
- A genuine interest in art, culture, community, and WaterFire’s mission
How to Apply
We accept interns on a rolling basis throughout the year.
All WaterFire Providence internships are hosted at the WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02908. Full-time and Part-time internships are available during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer terms. Times vary and are flexible – please inquire for details.
For more information about interning at WaterFire contact Gary Saint Laurent.
All WaterFire Providence internships are unpaid. Internships may be done for academic credit, career exploration, or service learning.
The final days to visit Yard Work, the exhibition for the Steel Yard instructors is this weekend! It’s full of beautiful works of all media types, including ceramics, textiles and metalworking! Drop in for the final weekend, November 9th and 10th!
The final days to visit Yard Work, the exhibition for the Steel Yard instructors is this weekend! It’s full of beautiful works of all media types, including ceramics, textiles and metalworking! Drop in for the final weekend, November 9th and 10th!
This past Saturday was our last full lighting as interns this fall 💔
Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I am excited to be joining WaterFire as a Photography Intern. I am a sophmore at Providence College majoring in Studio Art with a focus in Photography with a possible minor in Marketing. I am looking forward to getting some cool pictures and attending WaterFire for my first time! Coming from Massachuesttes, I have not had the time to attend an offical WaterFire Lighting yet but am thrilled to do so this weekend.
Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I am excited to be joining WaterFire as a Photography Intern. I am a sophmore at Providence College majoring in Studio Art with a focus in Photography with a possible minor in Marketing. I am looking forward to getting some cool pictures and attending WaterFire for my first time! Coming from Massachuesttes, I have not had the time to attend an offical WaterFire Lighting yet but am thrilled to do so this weekend.
💫 Fall ‘24 Intern Spotlight:
Brenna – Events and Operations Intern 🔥💧
We caught up with our new Fall ‘24 interns to learn more about their excitement and goals during their time with @waterfireprov.
Follow along as they bring their creative visions to life, help out behind the scenes, and share some unique insights into their experience throughout the fall! 🍂
For more details on our internship program, visit our website or check out the link in our bio!
💫 Fall ‘24 Intern Spotlight:
Brenna – Events and Operations Intern 🔥💧
We caught up with our new Fall ‘24 interns to learn more about their excitement and goals during their time with @waterfireprov.
Follow along as they bring their creative visions to life, help out behind the scenes, and share some unique insights into their experience throughout the fall! 🍂
For more details on our internship program, visit our website or check out the link in our bio!
