Paid Internship Opportunities - 2025 Saint Louis Art Fair
The Saint Louis Art Fair (SLAF) is an annual celebration of the visual and performing arts featuring artists from the St. Louis area and across the nation. On September 5, 6, and 7, 2025 we will be celebrating the 32nd Saint Louis Art Fair on the streets of downtown Clayton, Missouri. Close to 200 artists selected by a distinguished panel of jurors will exhibit and sell their original work in booths located on the streets of Clayton’s central business district. The festival also features the children’s “Creative Castle” which gives children the opportunity to participate in structured art activities designed to stimulate the creative process. Professional performing artists and ensembles entertain audiences on three different stages offering festival audiences a greater understanding of the arts via music, spoken words and even comedy. Additionally, an impressive array of fine foods served by some of St. Louis’ finest restaurants will fill the festival’s popular Restaurant Row – and food trucks will return this year as well. A distinguished and educated audience hailing from near and far attend this event each year. Please note: successful intern candidates must be available and on-site at the Saint Louis Art Fair all weekend – Friday, September 5, Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, 2025.
The Internship experience:
- offers practitioners the chance to provide expertise relative to theory and practice obtained in the classroom setting;
- offers the opportunity to improve in-service training for permanent employees;
- allows SLAF an opportunity to survey and evaluate prospective employees;
- provides opportunities to establish cooperative relationships that extend beyond the Internship program.
SLAF’s team approach to special event management mandates that all interns possess a keen sense of self-motivation, the proclivity to work positively with a variety of personality types and leadership styles, the ability to be flexible and to embrace change. SLAF interns possess and demonstrate a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
GRAPHIC DESIGN/ DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP
Assist with internal graphic design and information technology, with the ability to create video/interactive components including, but not limited to:
- Create the look and feel of the 2025 art festival including, banners, signage, badges, etc.
- Create promotional material including advertisements, posters, flyers, programs, etc. - ensuring consistency in designs and content across all platforms (website, social media, e-blasts, etc.)
- Designing, producing, and managing interactive online content, including email templates, social media, and promotional artwork, and informative ebooks to provide stimulating marketing materials
- Assist in maintaining SLAF art festival website with the web designer and Associate Director
- Video creation/ editing
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Collaborating with the Associate Director to ensure that all designs align with the Saint Louis Art Fair's image and mission, while also meeting usability and website standards.
Requirements:
Applicant must be knowledgeable with Adobe Creative Suite CS5 and proficient with Mac OS. * Other preferred skills include familiarity with Mail Chimp or another e- communication platform; familiarity with Social Media platforms including but are not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok; video editing experience; ability to shift priorities quickly and easily; well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time; ability to work efficiently with great attention to detail; able to work in a team and individual setting. Familiarity with the online software, Airtable, is a plus. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Applicant must be working towards a degree in digital design, graphic design, or a related field. Applicant must provide a portfolio of previous digital design work to showcase experience and creativity, have knowledge of design software programs (I.e. Adobe Creative Suite.) Have the ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects.
COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP
Assist with social media/marketing tactics to engage SLAF audiences, including, but not limited to:
- Maintain social media calendars and post scheduling
- Create & post content to promote SLAF on social media platforms, including but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked In, and TikTok
- Monitor blogs, forums, and social networks of festival partners
- Create & analyze social media reports linked to audience interaction, including follower counts, clicks, shares, retweets, etc.
- Review press releases
- Outline outreach and promotion using SLAF social media platforms
- Grow the SLAF audience following on social media platforms
- Maintain and grow e-communication database
- Keyword analysis to reach and understand SLAF audience interaction
- Assist in maintaining SLAF art festival website with the web designer and Associate Director
- Assist the Executive Director with sponsor relations and solicitation, including, but not limited to:
- Seek new funding opportunities
- Write sponsor proposals
- Assist with sponsor renewals
- Write and manage sponsor contracts, ensure contract terms with sponsors are executed
- Maintain sponsor database
- Create sponsorship fulfillment reports
- Coordinate sponsorship activation before and during the 2025 Art Festival
- Assist with special projects as needed
Requirements:
Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media or Broadcasting, or another related field. Knowledge of Joomla website platform; basic graphic design skills - Applicant must be knowledgeable with Adobe Creative Suite CS5 and proficient with Mac OS. Knowledge and ability to work with various social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.; superb writing and editing skills; ability to shift priorities quickly and easily; well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time; ability to work efficiently with great attention to detail; able to work in a team and individual setting. Familiarity with the online software, Airtable, is a plus. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP
Assist the Associate Director with festival logistics and programming, including:
- Site planning
- Public Safety
- Environmental Issues– “greening” the event
- Select research projects, which may include cost analysis for tools and/or equipment, artist’s venue histories, etc.
- Assist in preparing and managing contracts
- Contract negotiation
- Creation of on-site informational documents/manuals
- Implementing safety-related programs on festival grounds
- Assist with coordination of various program committees such as Merchandise, Guest Relations, Artist Relations, and Production.
- Volunteer Coordination with Event Management Team Leader
- Maintain volunteer database
- Visual artists management - work directly with artists and artist logistics
- Develop and maintain artist files/database
- Create safety manuals for volunteers and artists
- Assist the Artists with all administrative needs, including correspondence and communication management, data entry, contract & form management
- Make sure artists keep to event deadlines
- Assist with special projects as needed
Requirements:
Applicant must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; proven verbal and written communication skills; ability to shift priorities quickly and easily; well-organized with the ability to work on several projects at one time; ability to work efficiently with great attention to detail; ability to work in a team and individual setting. Familiarity with the online software, Airtable, is a plus. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply. If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide three letters of recommendation.
The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2025.