The Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP) is an intensive arts management internship program that combines hands-on work experience with classes taught by arts administration faculty, TalkBacks with the area’s leading arts professionals, and the chance to fully participate in cultural events throughout Berkshire County. B-HIP offers educational and career advancement opportunities that are hard to find elsewhere!
Program Description:
Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP) is a structured summer internship course that helps to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. An intensive twelve-week program, B-HIP combines an internship component with a seminar in arts management, talk backs with the area’s leading arts professionals, and full participation in cultural events throughout Berkshire County. Interns work in a multitude of administrative capacities including development, marketing, public relations and programming – as they gain hands-on experience in the field of arts management. Each internship is hand-tailored to suite each interns’ needs, interests and talents. Former interns have worked at institutions such as The Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, Berkshire Living Magazine, Shakespeare and Company, and more! MCLA’s tuition rates are generally lower than those of comparable institutions; these same fees apply to the credit a B-HIP intern earns. Scholarships and tuition reductions are available on a limited basis. Interns receive a $100 weekly stipend and are provided with housing accommodations on MCLA’s campus. Click here to read posts from the B-HIP class of Summer 2009 on MCLA’s BCRC’s blog!
Qualifications:
B-HIP is a 12-credit course that is open to college students (juniors and seniors), recent graduates, and working professionals. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Nonprofit, business, and/or arts management coursework or experience in the field is helpful. Applicants should be passionate about the arts management field and be prepared for an intensive twelve weeks. Interns are required to be available for the full program (see website for dates).
How to Apply:
Application Packages should contain the following items:
2. Resume and Letters of Recommendation: In addition to your resume, you should also include two letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should come from people who you have worked with in some capacity. Teachers, academic advisors, former supervisors, and members of organizations you’ve volunteered or worked for make great references. These letters should be from different people than those listed as references in the body of your application.
*Letters of recommendation must be sealed with reference’s signature over the seal. This letter can be mailed directly from reference to the B-HIP office.Submitting your Application: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: April 1, 2010
Electronic Submission: In a single e-mail, please attach your application, essays, and resume, and send with the subject: B-HIP APPLICANT: [Your Name] to Jessica.Conzo@mcla.edu. *Letters of recommendation must be mailed (see above) or emailed directly from reference to B-HIP office.
Paper Submission: Send your complete application and all materials to the following address: B-HIP Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, 51 Main Street North Adams, MA 01247
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