Timucua Arts Foundation

If you are looking for hands on experience in nonprofit organization management, Timucua Arts Foundation may be the place for you!

About Timucua Arts Foundation:

Timucua Arts Foundation is a multi-faceted arts and education institution, presenting concerts and festivals, operating the unique and intimate Timucua venue, and delivering education and wellness programming to people of all ages. Timucua’s distinctive integration of the performing and visual arts has carved a niche for high-level, accessibly-priced programming in an intimate venue. Our values are rooted in community service, inclusivity, education, excellence, and sustainability. Our core belief that The Arts Belong to Everyone is embodied in an expansive performance schedule unique in Central Florida, encompassing internationally-acclaimed jazz artists, indigenous and folkloric music and dance, contemporary classical music, avant-garde improvisation, film, site-specific theater, and more, all while visual artists work live on stage. Visit Timucua.com for more info.

Who You’ll Be Working For:
This internship reports directly to Timucua’s Executive Director, Leah Nash. This is primarily a remote internship but you will be expected to attend one in-person weekly staff meeting, virtual meetings (as needed), and participate in email/Slack communication. You will be treated much like an employee, giving you real life work experience.

Here’s what previous interns have said about working with Leah:

“Working in a quick-paced, high demand field like events can be extremely intimidating. Leah quickly tapped into my needs as an intern and helped me build the necessary confidence to excel in the role. Not just a delegator, but a true professional coach, Leah helps her team identify their strengths and find maximize on those while maintaining a positive work experience. Working with Team Leah is a privilege I would highly recommend to anyone with the desire to move their career to the next level.”

– Melissa Shrader, now Strategic Accounts Directors at Young Professionals Organization

“I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Leah Nash. She hired me as a Special Events and Marketing Intern for the City of Casselberry. During my internship, she demonstrated initiative, dedication to success, and a strong work ethic. She is a talented communicator and a wonderful mentor.”

What You’ll Be Doing:
Non-profit management for a small, grassroots organization means you’ll be doing a little bit of
everything... which is fun and exciting! Tasks include:
• Electronic organization
• Event planning
• Fundraising research
• Donor database management
• Social media and marketing
• Volunteer coordination
• More!

What You’ll Learn:

A little bit of everything! To be specific, you will gain clearer understandings about:
• Board of directors and working committees
• Budgeting
• Fundraising
• Community Affairs
• Marketing and Membership
• Strategic Planning

Tell Leah what you’d like to learn more about and she will accommodate those needs.

This is a non-paid internship. If interested, please send your resume, cover letter, and semester you are interested in to Timucua Arts Foundation Executive Director Leah Nash exec@timucua.com.