Intern at Urbanity
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in Arts Administration are encouraged to apply. Interns will play an active, direct, hands-on role in the continued growth and evolution of this dance non-profit organization. Although Urbanity's internship is unpaid, some colleges offer academic credit for internships, and we can assist in any necessary paperwork to make that possible.
All internships are remote for the time being with the possibility to be in office when it is safe to do so.
As an Urbanity Dance Intern, you will:
Combine artistry, passion, and growth
Be a part of a team on the brink of something new
Receive on-the-job training
Work alongside professional staff both independently and collaboratively
Gain hands-on experience in arts administration
Immerse yourself in a creative environment
Interns receive:
Free dance classes
Tickets to performances
One free piece of Urbanity merch
An eye-opening and sometimes life-changing experience about what happens behind the scenes of a nonprofit dance organization
To apply:
Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. Please view individual internships below to see current deadlines and open positions. While all interns become familiar with all aspects of the organization, there are internship opportunities available in specific departments. When applying, please specify in your cover letter the internship you would like to apply for.
Please email a resume and cover letter to associated emails below. If interested in more than one internship, please indicate on the cover letter.
Arts Management Internship
Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Contact: Betsi Graves, Director, betsi@urbanitydance.org
The intern will work closely with Urbanity's Director, to assist with the business side of Urbanity, overseeing Development, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and HR. The intern will be connected to all areas of this close-knit organization comprised of individuals and artists who are passionate about Urbanity's mission. The internship will offer a wide-range of practical experience in the field of arts management and a considerable level of responsibility, all of which will be directly transferable to future employment in the field. The Managing Director will work with the intern to design an internship that is the best possible match between Urbanity’s needs and the intern’s skillset.
Projects may include:
Working on grant applications
Working on fundraising campaigns
Researching corporate sponsorship opportunities
Planning / execution of fundraising events
Supporting Marketing Manager
Preparing budgets
HR projects
Amazing at: making plans and executing them, going on Google scavenger hunts, being an Internet sleuth, research, writing, spreadsheets
Who loves: working behind the scenes, problem-solving, working independently, making an impact, having a clearly defined project
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to betsi@urbanitydance.org.
Education Internship
Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Contact: Haley Day, School Director, haley@urbanitydance.org
Projects may include:
Assist lead faculty members hands-on with students as a Teaching Assistants in the studio for youth programs
Help with opening/closing the studio before and after classes/programs
Serve as the desk admin during classes (welcome students, help with check-in/check-out, do basic customer service email tasks, answer the phone, etc.)
Assorted other admin projects (such as sending out communications to help coordinate end-of-week showings for a variety of programs)
Potential for longer term admin projects that would span over the course of the internship
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to haley@urbanitydance.org.
Administrative Internship
Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Contact: Hannah San Clemente, School Lead Administrator, hannah@urbanitydance.org
The Administrative Intern will work under the supervision of the Administrative Manager on essential projects pertaining to Urbanity’s School and Community departments. This role emphasizes communication and organization both internally and externally, and will offer a unique perspective to the inner-workings of a small nonprofit arts organization through interaction with various parties working on collaborative tasks across departments.
Projects may include:
Support customer service work within Urbanity’s school and engage with the community through face-to-face interactions at the front desk during programming
Assist with community outreach and coordination of Urbanity’s Movement Meets programming
Support daily operations of Urbanity studio locations through assistance with facilities upkeep
Represent Urbanity in the greater Boston community at outreach and community events
Assist with escorting youth students between locations in the South End for school “walker” programs
Interest in/experience with dance/the performing arts and previous customer service experience or experience working with other people a plus.
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to hannah@urbanitydance.org.
Marketing & Design Internship
Open for Spring and Summer 2027
Contact: Cayley Christoforou-Monteneri, cayley@urbanitydance.org
Projects may include:
Design and send social media templates, physical mailers, postcards, posters, and flyers
Content creation for digital & print
Update and maintain our website
Researching and implementing new marketing strategies with the Marketing Director
Draft ideas for new merchandise and other creative projects.
Knowledge of Canva a plus, but not required. A great opportunity for those looking to explore graphic design and a variety of other marketing projects.
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to cayley@urbanitydance.org. Additional materials, such as portfolios with any past design/photo work are helpful but not required.
Operations Internship
Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Contact: Cass Rompala, Operations & Research Director, cass@urbanitydance.org
Internship description coming soon!
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to cass@urbanitydance.org.
Development Internship
Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Contact: Betsi Graves, Director, betsi@urbanitydance.org
Internship description coming soon!
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to betsi@urbanitydance.org.