BFF is now accepting applications for 2023 Summer Internships!
We are seeking 2023 Summer Interns who are attending college,
recent college graduates, and/or pursuing careers within the arts sector.
We are also seeking Event Photography interns (more information below).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 24th
recent college graduates, and/or pursuing careers within the arts sector.
We are also seeking Event Photography interns (more information below).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 24th
Summer Internships

General Information
Interns are required to accommodate the following:
- All Summer Internships are compensated $500/month for working an average of 27.5 hours/month.
- Internships run the last week of April - first week of October
- All interns will work in the following areas: Community Event Work, Gallery Work, and Individualized Projects and Development Plans (TBD)
Interns are required to accommodate the following:
- Must be available Fridays & Saturdays
- Must be available every First Friday of the month
- Must be available every Thursday night before First Fridays
- Must be available the following dates:
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Other expectations:
Additional perks for interns:
Tasks & Hourly Breakdown (27.5 hours/mo avg)
- Attend monthly board meetings & other programming meetings - either in person or via email
- Active communication via phone & email, and in-office face-time with team leaders & BFF staff weekly
Additional perks for interns:
- Optional college credit through UNO (and other universities)
- *Note: Most universities will require additional hours depending on credits and courses being applied. (ie, UNO requires 10 hours/week).
- *The potential for college credit should be discussed between applicants and their college counselors or professors to confirm approval.
- *Note: Most universities will require additional hours depending on credits and courses being applied. (ie, UNO requires 10 hours/week).
- Potential artist exhibition at the end of the intern period
- Artist opportunities & “first dibs” through BFF’s programming
- Promotional opportunities through BFF’s media platforms
- BFF Merchandise - including staff t-shirts, buttons, stickers, etc.
- A free Friend of BFF Membership - including tickets to the annual BFF Ball (TBA Fall)
- Access to studio, meeting, and workspace
- A positive professional reference & resume builder
- And other exciting career opportunities
Tasks & Hourly Breakdown (27.5 hours/mo avg)
- Community Event Work (10.5 hours/mo avg)
- First Fridays (6 hours/mo)
- FF Prep Nights (2 hours/mo)
- Special Events (Omaha Summer Arts Festival/Maha/Petfest/Lincoln Calling) (2.5 hours/mo avg)
- Gallery Work (5 hours/mo avg)
- 2-3 gallery hours shifts/mo (5 hours/mo avg)
- Gallery hours subject to alterations
- 2-3 gallery hours shifts/mo (5 hours/mo avg)
- Individual Project(s) TBD (12 hours/mo avg)
- Office Hours 2 hrs/week (8 hours/mo)
- Work from home 1 hr/week (4 hours/mo)
Photography Internships

Expectations
Other Information
- Act as a face of the organization and positively represent within the community
- Work directly under the guidance of BFF's lead photographer, Katera Brown
- Be present and shoot event photography during all summer First Fridays (May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1) - exceptions are possible with prior approval
- Edit and store photo galleries for use in social media and other BFF promotions
- Assist in photographing special events & other programs (MaMO Gallery events, Green Team cleanups, PETFEST fundraiser, etc.) when available
- Attend programming meetings
- Work with associated artists
- Engage with the audience and community
Other Information
- Photography Internships run the last week of April - first week of October
- Photography Internships are unpaid, however, interns receive all additional perks (listed above)
Applications open NOW through March 24th
Communications Internships

Although typically hosted during spring or fall semesters, we are open to any college students interested in pursuing a summer internship in Communications :)
If interested, please email info@bffomaha.org for more information!
If interested, please email info@bffomaha.org for more information!