Afro Urban Society Internship Opportunities
BdA interns are part of the BdA family, serving as ambassadors, facilitating various aspects of the festival’s administrative, creative, and engagement endeavors along with other collaborators including artists, venues, volunteers, technical crew, partners, and attendees.
Interns are the backseat drivers of Bakanal de Afrique. Without you, we miss the bumps and holes in the road.
BdA Interns are part of the BdA family, serving as ambassadors, facilitating various aspects of the festival’s administrative, creative, and engagement endeavors along with other collaborators including artists, venues, volunteers, technical crew, partners, and attendees.
Our internships are ideal for a person looking for experience working in a small non-traditional yet professional arts and culture non-profit setting (remotely or on-ground based on events and internship area); no prior experience is required/necessary. Our internships are designed to ensure a rewarding and educational work experience while benefiting the needs of the organization. Scheduling can be flexible based on the needs of the Intern in alignment with the required deliverables and timelines of the organization.
Available BdA Internship Areas
Social Media
Marketing
PR & Publicity
Communications & Development
Partner Engagement
Fundraising
Advertising & Sponsorship
Event Production
Event Coordination & Administration
Festival Operations
Design, Media & Content Creation
Community Outreach & Engagement
WHAT YOU RECEIVE$250* Stipend upon successful completion of intership term or
Education/School credit (where applicable)Connection to digital creative space for internship duration
Complimentary or discounted attendance to shows, workshops, and events produced by AUS and/or AUS Partners
Professional referrals to resources and artistic organizations in the Bay Area and Beyond
Connection to a network of arts, creative and activism based practitioners
Professional and peer mentorship and referrals to professionals in the field to support your artistic and career development
To apply Email info@afrorubansociety.com with the following:
Your current work experience (it can be a list or in form of a resume/CV
Relevant work samples
A brief write-up telling us who you are, your relevant skills, & what area of internship you are interested in
Your social media links/handles