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Art thrives when artists do.

Art thrives when artists do.

NEW PROFESSIONALS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP

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The 2025 New Professionals High School Internship Program is sponsored by Bank of America and is a 5-week summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors.

This paid internship program is designed for students to learn about art related careers and is an exciting opportunity for students to engage with McColl Center professionals and artists-in-residence, etc. as well as other art-related professionals in our community.

Interns will be involved through the following:

  • Engaging in a variety of activities and projects to develop team building, leadership and marketing skills to enhance their professional experience and to promote McColl Center.
  • Developing skills while learning how an art museum works (including the areas of Residency, Programs, Development and Administration, Operations, etc.)
  • Participating in field trips to uptown museums and organizations related to college and career development, college financial planning, etc.
  • Learning about college and career path options and daily roles and responsibilities in art related careers while also developing and applying job search skills.

We’re looking for students who are motivated, open to new opportunities and enjoy working as a team.

Please note:

  • The mission of the internship program is for students to learn about art related careers. It does not include art instruction.
  • Funding for the New Professionals Internship Program is for currently enrolled rising high school juniors and seniors for the 2025-26 school year.

Program Details:

  • Interns will earn $12 per hour
  • The 5-week internship program will run from Tuesday, June 17 - Friday, July 25 with one week off for July 4 (July 1 - 4).
  • The program hours will be Tuesdays - Fridays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Interns are paid for 4 hours per day with one hour unpaid for lunch)

Application Process:

Submit a complete application and 2 letters of reference:

  • Obtain Reference Letters: We request that reference letters be from individuals familiar with your educational or work background and support why you would be a good fit for this internship. Ex. teacher, school club advisors, work supervisors, etc. (No family or personal friend references please).
  • Submit reference letters to: wbyas@mccollcenter.org

Application review begins: Friday, May 16

Deadline to apply for full consideration: Friday, May 23

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact: Wendi Byas, McColl Center Intern Program Coordinator at wbyas@mccoll.org

Online Application

Presented by Bank of America and generously supported by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation and the Ingrid + John Amols Scholarship Fund.