This internship is an opportunity to gain training and experience in creating a more inclusive arts and culture organization for people with disabilities. Approximately 20% of the population identifies as having some form of disability, and Heritage Square Foundation has been taking steps to become increasingly accessible.
The Intern will be directly involved in several initiatives to assess and plan current and future levels of accessibility at Heritage Square to ensure the Foundation is doing everything it can to provide an increasing level of service to people with disabilities. Together, staff and Intern will identify and prioritize multiple projects, some of which we will execute within the timeframe of the internship, and the rest will be scheduled according to availability of resources. This internship will have significant impacts for the Foundation and the people we serve for many years to come.
The Intern will work under the supervision of the Director of Visitor Engagement and will also receive training from other Foundation staff and Elizabeth Ralston, an accessibility consultant. Duties are outlined below and will include training in nonprofit management, accessibility assessment and planning, creative program development, and skills such as OpenAI, project management, and data collection/analysis.
Specific responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Learn types of disability and accommodations, methods of conducting an accessibility audit and plan, and outcomes-based creative program development.
- Adapt and/or develop specific programs and/or events for specific groups in need of accommodations.
Expected Projects Include:
Conduct accessibility audit and write report to address various disabilities.
Create an accessibility plan for the Foundation including goals and objectives, opportunities for collaborations, program recommendations, resource needs, cost estimates, and potential funding sources.
Assist with the development and installation of an accessibility lounge in the Museum.
Train in basic tour delivery as well as other programs of interest to the Intern. Examine existing program offerings and devise strategies to modify them for enhanced accessibility.
Creating and implementing new programs and events for people with specific disabilities. Our interpretive theme for the 23-24 season is the History of Science Fiction.
Identify grant funders and assist with applying for a grant for an accessibility project.• Assist with research and development of a new accessible website for the Foundation.
Desired qualifications
Skills and Knowledge
Technology: Microsoft or Google Office Suite
Oral and written communication, social media
Qualifications
- A strong interest in arts, culture, and nonprofit work.
- Experience with accessibility accommodations and/or people with disabilities a plus.
