Access Gallery, a nonprofit organization, provides creative, economic, and educational opportunities for people with disabilities.  Currently Access Gallery is seeking a part-time Summer Internship Manager who will help guide interns through a summer program, lead workshops on job skill development, and support artists in their creative endeavors. This position takes place in a fun, creative and flexible environment with the opportunity to network with professionals in the arts and the nonprofit sector, as well as make a difference in our community.  This work will be performed at the studio located in Denver, CO.

Position hours include Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 3:30pm plus 2 hours of planning time per week. Position runs from June 8 through August 7th, 2026.

General Purpose:

The Summer Internship Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing Access Gallery’s eight-week creative career-focused internship program for up to eight youth between the ages of 16 and 21 years old. Access Gallery recruits’ interns who participate in classes and work-based projects onsite in the Arts District on Santa Fe. Interns explore advocacy, professionalism, art skills, and job development.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop daily routines and responsibilities for and with interns to follow and provide guidance to ensure autonomous success for all.
• Develop differentiated objectives and scaffold supports for interns who have various disabilities.
• Assist interns each day in the various classes and projects they will be working on. Foster an environment that helps interns prepare for each project throughout the day.
• Develop and facilitate job skill development workshop for interns, such as portfolio development, presentation skills etc.
• Create a supportive community among the interns for them to work on collaborative projects, support one another, and work as an effective team.
• Assist interns with a culminating presentation of their internship.
• Complete progress reports at the end of each month to submit evaluation to funders.
• Assist staff with intern files and paperwork.
• Develop & increase job skills with interns such as time management, workplace communication, technology etiquette, self-advocacy, project completion, and other soft job skills.
• Assist Teaching Artists in art production and creating opportunities for the interns to develop skills in critical thinking, decision-making, risk-taking, and leadership.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in education, program management, and/or working with youth who have disabilities.
• Knowledge of the disability community and strategies to support individuals from diverse populations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to encourage participation and project completion.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in management
• Ability to set and support boundaries and expectations.
• Experience with art-making techniques is a plus, but not essential.

Benefits Offered:

This part-time position would not qualify for healthcare benefits; however, would qualify for coverage under workman’s compensation insurance.

Physical Requirements of This Position:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. This person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as laptops, iPads, copy machine, and computer printer.

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Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to cris@accessgallery.org with Summer Internship Manger in the subject line.

**As a disability-affirmative organization, Access Gallery encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.  Access Gallery prioritizes adaptability and a human-centric work environment.  We are happy to consider adjustments to the job responsibilities to ensure the right candidate will be successful.