Houston Center for Photography Summer 2025 Internship Program
The Houston Center for Photography seeks creative individuals with an interest in photography and the visual arts for internship opportunities. Offered year round, internships at HCP provide a platform for undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical, hands-on experience in our exhibitions, education, and development departments. HCP’s programming includes exhibitions, educational classes, workshops, community education programs and initiatives, fellowships, publications, a digital lab, and a library. Our hope is to match each intern with duties that match their interests and learning goals.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT HCP
Have strong verbal communication skills, and pleasant telephone manner
Be energetic, outgoing, enthusiastic to learn
Have excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Be a fast learner, team player, responsible
Require minimal supervision
Have a familiarity with Windows operating system (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Visual arts/photography background, knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat are a plus
Have a valid driver’s license and transportation for errand running (preferred, not required)
Must have previous work experience
A passion for photography, visual arts, and/or culture is essential
Can commit to a minimum of 3 months
Pursuing studies in college at the undergraduate or graduate level, or a recent graduate
BENEFITS
Each intern will receive a small, one-time cash stipend. Course credit can be arranged with the intern’s educational institution. In addition to gaining invaluable experience working in a small, established non-profit organization in the arts, benefits of the internship include a free annual membership at the individual level, enrollment in two photography classes at HCP, and use of the Digital Lab.
INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE
HCP internships require a commitment of at least 8 hours per week for 3 consecutive months during HCP business hours of Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm. Scheduling for this internship is flexible. Weekend and evening hours may be required during special events.
Summer Internships take place June–August, deadline for applying is March 31st.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for an internship, please email info@hcponline.org with the subject line: Internship Program Application. Attach a single PDF containing your application, cover letter, and three references (non-relatives).