Applications for the Arts in the Armed Forces Veteran Internship Program are open through December 15, 2018.
AITAF seeks inquisitive, resourceful, and outgoing individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit. A passion for understanding the positive effects the arts have on veterans, pursuing innovations, and promoting the social good through the arts is crucial.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate university program.
Mission-aligned, self-starter, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication with a commitment to high-quality output.
Ability to quickly develop relationships with other veterans and veteran coordinators.
Record of academic excellence. Smart, logical, and creative thinker.
There are 3 core components to the program structure:
Engaging in AITAF's work by playing a key role in the daily activities of a small non-profit, and assisting with external events on military bases and other facilities
Completion and oversight of at least one major internal project that enables AITAF to enact our mission more effectively
Networking with AITAF's corporate partners and meeting with key executives in the veteran recruiting space
As an organization committed to serving veterans throughout the world, AITAF seeks to produce the highest quality arts programming for free. We put a high value on hiring student veterans with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills because we know that when it comes to solving problems with uncertain solutions, heterogeneous teams produce better work. In order to best serve veterans, we must engage in empathetic inquiry and rigorous analysis of the veteran identity. These practices depend on a team with a wide array of knowledge, built through both formal training and lived experience. In constructing our team, we look for talented and hard-working student veterans who share our mission and core values, and who can expand the perspectives and skills of AITAF.
Learn more about the application process here.