Internship Description
The Photographic Resource Center (PRC) is seeking three interns for the Summer of 2026 to assist with gallery sitting, administrative tasks, social media management, and exhibition preparation and installation. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit photography center, working directly on exhibitions, artist relations, and digital outreach.
Responsibilities Include
- Assisting with social media content creation and scheduling.
- Providing general administrative support.
- Assisting with exhibition preparation, installation, and deinstallation.
- Helping with gallery monitoring and visitor engagement.
- Supporting drop-offs and pick-ups of artworks.
- Assisting with event coordination and PRC programs.
- Photograph PRC events.
Internship Structure & Commitment
- The internship requires 180 total hours.
- Three interns will rotate gallery shifts each weekend to help monitor the space. Shifts will rotate weekly (for example, Intern A one week Friday, the next week Saturday, etc), and applicants must be available to gallery sit for one shift per week.
Fridays: 12 PM – 6 PM
Saturdays: 12 PM – 6 PM
Sundays: 12 PM – 4 PM - Additional weekday hours will be flexible and based on availability.
- This internship is unpaid but must be eligible for school credit.
- This position reports to the Executive Director.
Qualifications
This internship is ideal for students studying Photography, Art History, Arts Administration, or a related
field who are interested in gaining experience in a nonprofit arts organization.
Candidates should be:
● Able to work independently while also collaborating with the PRC team.
● Interested in social media marketing, exhibition planning, and arts administration.
● Comfortable engaging with the public and assisting with gallery operations and events.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to programs@prcboston.org with the subject “PRC Summer 2026 Internship Application.“
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are passionate about photography and the arts.