NYSCA/New York Folklore Folk Arts Graduate Internship Program

Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) in partnership with New York Folklore

Geographic Scope: New York State

A paid internship opportunity for graduate students in folklore to learn about public folk arts programming and field research while completing a project that benefits both the host organization and the folklorist intern.

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral graduate folklore program
• Folklorists who graduated from a graduate folklore program within the past two years
• Must have a driver's license and access to an automobile

Award Details:

• Stipend: $5,000
• Duration: 8 weeks, 30-35 hours per week (typically late May through August)
• Location: Host organization provides dedicated office space and assists with housing arrangements

Program Requirements:

• Interns undertake a special project linked to their graduate learning program that benefits the host organization
• Following internship completion, both intern and host organization must submit evaluation reports

Contact Information:

• Ellen McHale, Executive Director: emchale@nyfolklore.org
• Laurie Longfield: llongfield@nyfolklore.org
• New York Folklore: 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 | P: 518.346.7008 | info@nyfolklore.org

Application Process

1. Required Materials:
- Resume or CV
- Letter describing potential benefits of the internship for applicant's career goals as a public folklorist
- For current graduate students: reflect on internship's relationship to graduate learning program
- Indicate how previous experiences in programming, field research, and/or administration would contribute to host organization

2. Submission:
- Submit electronically to Laurie Longfield at llongfield@nyfolklore.org
- Do not contact host organization directly for internship information

3. Deadline: Applications must be received by midnight on the deadline date (varies by year; check website for current year)

4. Decision Timeline: Decisions announced approximately 2 weeks after deadline

5. Post-Internship: Both intern and host organization required to submit evaluation report