Internships 

Find your footing in the local dance scene — with New Works

We love cultivating growth, leadership, and hands-on learning for the next generation of arts workers. For years, New Works has been energized by the curiosity, fresh perspectives, and passion that student interns bring to our team. Whether it’s collaborating on a specific project, diving into a semester-long placement, or joining us for a full year, our interns are a vital part of our fabric. Many of our alumni have gone on to champion their own creative practices, launch independent projects, or step into leadership roles at arts non-profits across the region.

Our doors are open to a wide range of disciplines—we’ve hosted students specializing in dance, music, filmmaking, production design, communications, arts administration, and interdisciplinary graduate studies. The performance community is close-knit, and nothing brings us more joy than crossing paths with former interns as thriving professional colleagues!

What do our internships look like?

Our placements evolve based on our seasonal programming and team capacity, but they are always designed to balance real-world responsibility with intentional mentorship. You might find yourself:

• Helping coordinate public dance presentations and artist residencies.
• Shaping our voice through digital marketing, storytelling, and social media.
• Strengthening our community ties through donor relations and outreach initiatives.
• Streamlining behind-the-scenes systems and archival work.
• Acting as a bridge for artist and partner communications.

No matter the focus, you will be embedded in our daily operations—participating in team meetings, receiving constructive feedback, and discovering your unique place within the broader arts ecosystem.

Do I need to be enrolled in school to apply?

During the Fall and Winter/Spring terms, we typically partner directly with local institutions like the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and Capilano University to post placements. However, during the summer months, we open up our applications to the wider community—welcoming anyone eager to learn and gain experience, regardless of student status.

Current Openings: All active opportunities will be listed directly on this page as they open up.

Seeking academic credit? If you want to collaborate with us for a co-op, practicum, or directed study, but New Works isn't currently listed with your school, please reach out! We’re always eager to hear where students need support and are happy to explore building new institutional connections.

We love collaborating with folks who are:

• Inherently curious and excited to learn.
• Deeply invested in the arts (and have a soft spot for dance!).
• Thriving in collaborative, team-oriented environments.
• Ready to take initiative and explore unfamiliar tasks
  
  

Summer Interns 2026