Seeking DEI advocate to coordinate internship program
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
***Please see attachment for complete RFQ
Diversity in the Arts Internship - Program Administrator
The person identified to lead this work will be skilled at working with traditionally
underrepresented communities, including but not limited to people of color, people with
disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and other marginalized populations, They will have a
deep understanding of why individuals from underrepresented populations in nonprofit
arts organizations is key to achieving equity and essential for the overall health of our
sector. The administrator will work closely with the Advisory Committee (comprising
leaders in the Denver community and past alumni)) on the implementation and
evaluation of the pilot program. They will share ideas about the growth of the program
and participate in strategic planning efforts to ensure the program continues into the
future.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Ability to develop and manage a project
● Develop and maintain project timeline and master calendar
o General Timeline:
▪ Release Host applications (October-Nov)
▪ select Host sites (Nov-Dec)
▪ release intern applications (Jan-Feb)
▪ Select Interns (March-April)
▪ Match interns with hosts (late April)
▪ onboarding (late May)
▪ Internship Runs 10 weeks (June7-August 12, 2020)
Overview of Tasks for Internship Program:
● Manage recruitment efforts and selection process for host organizations and
interns (including design application, assemble selection committee, establish
criteria, etc.)
● Orient interns and host organizations to the goals of the program
● Establish, encourage and maintain dialogue between interns and their host
organizations before, during and at the conclusion of the internship (including a
schedule of periodic meeting with the intern and host organizations)
● Propose professional development and/or networking opportunity for intern(s) at
least once during the internship.
● Facilitate exit interviews between interns and supervisors to capture additional
qualitative data.
● Conduct formal evaluations of both the intern and host organization’s experience.
Tasks for Community Building
● Maintain intern database for future engagement and opportunities.
● Develop, design and utilize tools to ensure the best possible experience for all
parties involved.
● Produce and maintain newsletter, website and other communications as needed
● Facilitate intern presentation to Funders, if requested
● Work in close collaboration with Advisory Committee, including strategic planning
and visioning
● Consider a process for shared learning experiences between interns and host
sites.
Contractor Expertise:
● Excellent communication skills
● Ability to build rapport with multicultural and diverse stakeholder groups
● Strong relationship-building skills
● Detail oriented
● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
● Open mindedness and ability to adapt as needed
● Proficiency in Word, Excel and Google Workspace
o Desirable: Access to personal computer and software
Contract Duration:
● The contract will run November 1, 2021- August 30, 2022 Work requirements will
vary during the contract period.
Contract Budget:
● $25/hour, not to exceed an average of 55 hours per month over the length of the
contract. Please note--we anticipate some months will be less than 55 hours and
some will be significantly more, approaching 40 hours/week.
● Selected contractor must complete and submit a W-9 for ASLD.
Diversity in the Arts Internship - Program Administrator
The person identified to lead this work will be skilled at working with traditionally
underrepresented communities, including but not limited to people of color, people with
disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and other marginalized populations, They will have a
deep understanding of why individuals from underrepresented populations in nonprofit
arts organizations is key to achieving equity and essential for the overall health of our
sector. The administrator will work closely with the Advisory Committee (comprising
leaders in the Denver community and past alumni)) on the implementation and
evaluation of the pilot program. They will share ideas about the growth of the program
and participate in strategic planning efforts to ensure the program continues into the
future.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Ability to develop and manage a project
● Develop and maintain project timeline and master calendar
o General Timeline:
▪ Release Host applications (October-Nov)
▪ select Host sites (Nov-Dec)
▪ release intern applications (Jan-Feb)
▪ Select Interns (March-April)
▪ Match interns with hosts (late April)
▪ onboarding (late May)
▪ Internship Runs 10 weeks (June7-August 12, 2020)
Overview of Tasks for Internship Program:
● Manage recruitment efforts and selection process for host organizations and
interns (including design application, assemble selection committee, establish
criteria, etc.)
● Orient interns and host organizations to the goals of the program
● Establish, encourage and maintain dialogue between interns and their host
organizations before, during and at the conclusion of the internship (including a
schedule of periodic meeting with the intern and host organizations)
● Propose professional development and/or networking opportunity for intern(s) at
least once during the internship.
● Facilitate exit interviews between interns and supervisors to capture additional
qualitative data.
● Conduct formal evaluations of both the intern and host organization’s experience.
Tasks for Community Building
● Maintain intern database for future engagement and opportunities.
● Develop, design and utilize tools to ensure the best possible experience for all
parties involved.
● Produce and maintain newsletter, website and other communications as needed
● Facilitate intern presentation to Funders, if requested
● Work in close collaboration with Advisory Committee, including strategic planning
and visioning
● Consider a process for shared learning experiences between interns and host
sites.
Contractor Expertise:
● Excellent communication skills
● Ability to build rapport with multicultural and diverse stakeholder groups
● Strong relationship-building skills
● Detail oriented
● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
● Open mindedness and ability to adapt as needed
● Proficiency in Word, Excel and Google Workspace
o Desirable: Access to personal computer and software
Contract Duration:
● The contract will run November 1, 2021- August 30, 2022 Work requirements will
vary during the contract period.
Contract Budget:
● $25/hour, not to exceed an average of 55 hours per month over the length of the
contract. Please note--we anticipate some months will be less than 55 hours and
some will be significantly more, approaching 40 hours/week.
● Selected contractor must complete and submit a W-9 for ASLD.