Interns are asked to work at least 16-24 hours a week through the semester. There is an interview and evaluation process if the student is using the internship for school credit. Interns will be expected to demonstrate individual initiative and assume specialized duties respective to one of the following areas:

Development -- The CAC Development Office initiates annual individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising campaigns to help support the multidisciplinary programs presented to the community. The Development Office also coordinates several major fundraising events, such as Art for Arts' Sake and the SweetArts Ball, that help support the quality programming which makes the CAC the foremost presenting organization in the South. Duties include planning and assisting with special projects and events, clerical management of corporate records, high level planning meetings with key staff and community leaders.

Grants Management -- Research and prepare grant proposals and applications to federal, state and local government sources, corporate and foundation sponsors, and individual patrons.

Membership -- assist in annual campaign, learn to manage a membership database, update membership files, assist with special membership events, interact with all membership levels and maintain member benefits.

Volunteer -- assist with volunteer correspondence, recruitment and updating volunteer profiles.

These internships offer the student a unique opportunity to develop nonprofit administration skills while working in a nationally recognized multidisciplinary arts organization. It also helps the students to become familiar with the organizational skills and routines needed to effectively support an organization like the CAC.

CAC Internship Contact | Stacye Markey | 504 528-3805 | smarkey@cacno.org