The McColl Center New Professionals High School Internship 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 serve McColl Center and to enhance professional experience. 

• 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 and 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 interns 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 2024-25 school year. If you are a 2024 high school graduate, we invite you to consider applying for a college internship with McColl Center (please see details on this website)

Program Details:

• Interns will earn $12 per hour

• The 5-week internship program will run from Tuesday, June 18 - Friday, July 26 with one week off for July 4 (July 2 - 5).

• 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 an application and 2 letters of reference:

• Join CuratedMC.org to gain access to the application

• 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. teachers, 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 17, 2024

Deadline to apply for full consideration – Friday, May 24, 2024

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

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