OPEN CALL FOR FALL 2025 INTERNS

DORF’s 2024 interns Katie Hernandez and Saira Carrillo at a DORF opening during their DORF Internships. Photo by Colette Belloni.

DORF 2025 FALL INTERNSHIPS - APPLY NOW!

The DORF Internship provides a university/college-enrolled student or young professional with a paid opportunity to work in non-profit arts administration. This internship position will provide a range of experiences working on communications, administrative organization and management, event production, and other various tasks within the non-profit. This individual will be valued and respected as a member of the DORF team. 

DORF provides space for artist-generated and artist-centered projects in the Greater Austin area that exemplify unconventional, interventionist, conceptual, entrepreneurial, participatory, or guerrilla artistic practices. 

The internship time commitment is 5-10 hours per week (combination of virtual and in-person)

DORF INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Primary Intern tasks:

  • Gallery attendant (average of 2 Saturdays a month, 12:00 - 5:00 PM)– assist with open-hours gallery operations, including:  

    • Caretaking of exhibitions

    • Perform exhibitions-related research where needed

    • Greet visitors

  • Assist with the implementation and promotion of programs and special events

    • Design and marketing interests/skills are a plus!

    • Social media assistance

  • Attendance at events for onsite support – 

    • Help set up for receptions and performances

    • Assist with point of sale (POS) systems and visitor facing services like running the bar and donations 

  • Administrative, cataloging and data management assistance

All DORF internships come with a $400 stipend and a free DORF shirt of your choosing!

Qualifications:

  • Aligned with and interested in supporting DORF’s mission and objectives

  • Eager to learn, collaborative spirit 

  • Proficient with the Google Suite

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Interest in developing experience into a professional path

  • Commitment to working 5-10 hours per week (hours will fluctuate throughout the season) 

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Strong writing skills

  • Experience and knowledge of Adobe Suite for design or/and video editing

  • Web and social media savvy

Internship term/details: September 6 – December 13, 2025 ; 5-10 hours per week (combination of virtual and in-person)

Stipend: $400

Upcoming Key Dates: Please let us know if you have any schedule conflicts regarding these dates when applying!

  • September 6, 2025, Dog Days Closing Reception | 5-10 pm.

  • September 26, 2025, Intel Lastierre Opening Reception  | 5-10 pm.

  • Saturdays | 12-5 pm.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29, 2025

How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume in a PDF format outlining your educational background and past work experience to Sara Vanderbeek, founder of DORF at dorf@dorfworld.org.

Cover letter should address why you are interested in the internship, how you align with DORF’s mission and work, what you hope to gain from this opportunity, and what you will bring to DORF in terms of your qualifications, interests and hopes for the future!

Questions? Please feel free to reach out ahead of applying!