DESCRIPTION

The Northampton Center for the Arts (NCFA) is seeking a January term gallery intern who is creative, passionate, and organized to assist with a gallery project in January 2026. The intern will assist in the organization and management of the Barn Door Gallery’s art card kiosk under the guidance of the Gallery Associate. The role primarily involves organizational skills, space management, and creative problem-solving in the maintenance of this program.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic about the arts, possessing strong organizational skills. They should utilize their creative background to curate and organize the front-of-house art booth while keeping the inventory well-maintained. An interest in marketing and design to promote the products to the public is also important. Additionally, candidates must be comfortable using Google Sheets and have basic knowledge of Canva.

Eligible candidates must be available during their January term and should be able to work on a hybrid schedule up to 40 hours per week. This includes on-site hours Wednesday through Friday from 3 PM to 7 PM, and Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM, with the remaining hours completed remotely.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in learning about and gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of running and managing an art store within a non-profit art gallery. Responsibilities include art handling, cataloging and inventory management, publicity, and working with a community-centered nonprofit organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help organize and catalog materials and tools with the Gallery Associate.
Assist with gallery art card kiosk operations, assisting in receiving, cataloging, and managing inventory.
Help with publicity and advertisement design of new cards and artists
How to update info on the Square Space website
Assist with occasional events held on evenings and weekends, including Arts Night Out the second Friday in January

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to learn new skills quickly, and a demonstrated interest in fine arts, art history, and gallery/non-profit administration.
Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Experience with Google Drive, internet research, and social media.

MAJORS

Self-designed/interdisciplinary, Art, Design, Non-profit Management, Education

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Joie Gonzalez, Gallery Associate, at gallery@nohoarts.org with the subject “ATTN: Art Card Intern”