Build Your Future with an Anthology Internship
Anthology believes the best way to learn is by doing.
Our internship program offers students, emerging professionals, and community volunteers the opportunity to gain real-world experience while helping create some of Arizona's most engaging literary events. Whether your interests are marketing, nonprofit management, publishing, event planning, or communications, an internship with Anthology provides practical experience that extends well beyond the classroom.
Rather than observing from the sidelines, Anthology interns become active members of our team, helping bring programs and events to life while developing valuable professional skills and building a portfolio of accomplishments.
All internships are in-person and Anthology looks for 12-15 hours a week of time. Internships are unpaid.
Learn by Doing
Every internship is designed to provide hands-on experience working alongside experienced organizers, authors, educators, and nonprofit professionals.
Depending on your interests and schedule, interns may participate in:
- Marketing campaigns
- Social media management
- Website updates
- Graphic design
- Photography and videography
- Press releases
- Newsletter production
- Community outreach
- Sponsor support
- Vendor coordination
- Volunteer management
- Event logistics
- Registration management
- Public relations
- Audience engagement
- Data collection and reporting
No two internships are exactly alike, allowing students to explore different areas while discovering their strengths.
Events You'll Help Create
Anthology produces and supports literary programs throughout the year. Interns may assist with events including:
- Mesa Book Festival
- Mall Crawl Book Fair
- Haunted Library Fundraiser
- Sonoran Writers Conference
- ArtsGiving Day
- Arizona Book Coalition initiatives
- Community author appearances
- Educational workshops
- Literacy outreach programs
Each event presents unique opportunities to develop leadership, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
Marketing Experience
Modern nonprofits rely heavily on digital communication, and Anthology interns receive practical experience with marketing tools used throughout the publishing industry.
Projects may include:
- Creating social media campaigns
- Writing website articles
- Producing newsletters
- Developing promotional graphics
- Assisting with video production
- Creating event schedules
- Coordinating publicity efforts
- Tracking marketing analytics
- Learning search engine optimization (SEO)
- Understanding audience engagement strategies
Interns leave with examples of work they can include in professional portfolios.
Event Planning Experience
From the first planning meeting to the final vendor teardown, interns gain firsthand experience organizing public events.
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing event schedules
- Coordinating exhibitors and vendors
- Assisting authors and presenters
- Managing registration
- Supporting sponsorship activities
- Coordinating volunteers
- Setting up event spaces
- Greeting attendees
- Solving logistical challenges
- Collecting feedback for future improvements
These experiences provide practical project management skills applicable to nearly every career field.
Skills You'll Develop
An Anthology internship helps develop transferable professional skills including:
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Professional communication
- Public speaking
- Organization
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Marketing strategy
- Customer service
- Digital content creation
- Project management
- Community engagement
Who Should Apply?
Our internship program welcomes individuals with interests in:
- Marketing
- Communications
- Journalism
- English
- Creative Writing
- Publishing
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Videography
- Business Administration
- Event Management
- Public Relations
- Library Science
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Education
Whether you're completing a college internship requirement, exploring a new career, or looking to gain practical nonprofit experience, Anthology offers opportunities to learn while making a meaningful impact in Arizona's literary community.
Why Choose Anthology?
Interns don't spend months making coffee or filing paperwork.
Instead, you'll contribute to projects that reach thousands of readers, writers, educators, and families throughout Arizona. You'll work with experienced professionals, develop marketable skills, and leave with tangible accomplishments that strengthen your résumé and professional portfolio.
Most importantly, you'll help inspire literacy, celebrate creativity, and support the literary arts in communities across Arizona.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're passionate about books, creativity, nonprofit work, or community events, we'd love to hear from you.
