Opportunity Fellows (Summer Employment in the Arts)

The ArtsBuild Opportunity Fellows program places college students and recent college graduates in part-time work opportunities with ArtsBuild’s Community Arts Partners, providing valuable, paid intern experience in Chattanooga’s arts and cultural organizations.

Compensation and Hours:
Fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend from ArtsBuild for the duration of the of the program
$15 hour for 10 hours per week

Art 120, Be the Change Youth Initiative, Lookout Wild Film Festival, Stove Works all agree to provide the intern they select a progressive educational experience, through direct personal contact hours or through a training program, and to aid the intern in developing a summary report of his/her/their experience.

Please note that this is an in-person work opportunity for a college student or recent college graduate. ArtsBuild no longer offers remote opportunities.

Who is eligible for an Opportunity Fellowship?

This opportunity is open to individuals share ArtsBuild’s mission of building a stronger community through the arts and possess strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work with others in a collaborative setting.

Other eligibility requirements include:

• Individuals who HAVE NOT previously worked/interned for the organizations listed.
• Organizations MAY NOT appoint pre-selected interns to satisfy the work plan as an Opportunity Fellow.

Once you familiarize yourself with the work plans for each organization, you will have the opportunity in the form below to rank your preference in fellowship placement.

The ArtsBuild Opportunity Fellows program is made possible by generous support from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Nancy Lackey Community Education Fund.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday June 30th, 2025
Questions? Email [email protected].

Program Timeline:
Intern Applications Open – June 9th
Applications Close – June 30th
Application Review and Interviews – June 30th-July 11th
Background Check for Selected Interns – July 14th
Intern Orientation – July 16th
Opportunity Fellowship- July 16th-September 17th
Final Intern Presentations, Final Reports, and End of Internships – September 24th