Arts Leadership Program
Local Internship Application Procedures
Students currently enrolled in the ALP Certificate Programs
are eligible to apply for local internships.
Important Links
Important Dates in the Local Intern Process
Important Dates in the application and selection process for both prospective interns and supervisors.ALP Local Host Information
A listing of all the local host organizations (greater Rochester area), links to their websites, information about their organization and experience as an intern host and intern job descriptions. Also find out how what previous interns have had to say about their experiences.Forms
Intern applications, contracts, evalution forms, and more.
Application Procedures & Intern Selection Process
- The Host organization/ employer should complete and provide to the ALP office:
The ALP student should complete and provide to the ALP office:
- Job descriptions and host information will be made available to students via the web prior to the intern application deadline. Students will also have the opportunity to attend an intern fair prior to application deadline, at which host organization representatives will be present to discuss their internships and answer any questions you may have. This event is MANDATORY for all students wishing to intern in the following academic year.
- Host interviews/ selection process – Students will indicate on their application their top 3 choices for internships. The ALP office will make every effort to match students with their choices. Applicant information will be provided to the host organizations by the ALP office, and students will be notified to proceed with contacting designated host organizations to schedule interviews directly. Interviews may commence at hosts’ discretion. The intern selection process will be run the same as a real job interview, with hosts being able to offer internships at any time. There will be a target date for completion of interviews and offers. Host organizations will notify the ALP office of their final selections by the target date.
Student note: Application procedure may require you to provide additional information to the host organization (cover letter, writing samples, etc.). See bottom of Host Application forms under “Application Procedure." Be prepared to provide this information to the host at the interview.
- Should you be selected for an internship, you will be asked to complete an Intern Contract (local) to be signed by yourself and your host supervisor. It is the student’s responsibility to complete this paperwork prior to their leaving for the summer, and to work with the host supervisor to set a tentative work schedule for fall. We must receive a completed Intern Contract AND the Intern Job Description Local before we can award the final internship.
Intern Application Local plus supporting materials as requested
Procedures to follow after local internships are granted
- Students must read the Online Internship Guidebook for Local Interns. This will be updated in the summer with calendars and dates for the fall term.
- An orientation session for student interns will be held either in the Spring (if time permits) or the Fall when students return. Attendance is mandatory.
- Summary Report – Upon completion of this internship, interns will be required to submit a brief one or two page report summarizing their work experiences. If more than one internship is involved, a separate report is required for each experience.
- Host supervisors will find it helpful to read the Online Internship Guidebook for Local Interns, with particular attention to the Instructions for Supervisors.
Send all application and evaluation forms to the ALP office. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. Good luck!