The Dr. Thomas & Marilyn Beck Scholars Program

The Beck Scholars Program is a 10-week summer internship that will encompass relevant job experience and a variety of skill development opportunities, such as new skills training, skill translation, site specific work, job shadowing, industry networking, mentoring, career counseling and exhibition, performance and design opportunities. It allows students in the School of the Arts to train in arts and creative industries, or to translate and develop their skills in non-arts industries.

Students will complete their programs by making presentations of their internship experience and learning, including but not limited to the School of the Arts Advisory Board, School of the Arts leadership team, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and other affiliated colleagues.

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The Beck Scholars Program includes:

A summer internship that is 10 weeks, 30-40/hr per week and 6 credit hours
A $6,000 stipend (paid by Boise State Financial Aid) to help pay for internship credit hours, provide the equivalent of a living wage for hours worked and any internship-related travel and expenses

Upon successful program completion, Beck Scholars:

May receive letters of professional recommendation from their internship agency supervisors upon request.
May request letters of professional recommendation from the School of the Arts representatives.
May apply for the Excellence in Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (EURECA) Cord, which is a newly instituted graduation cord that seeks to recognize Boise State students who have demonstrated commitment to development as a researcher or in creative work while pursuing their undergraduate degree.
May receive honorary membership on the School of the Arts Student Advisory Council.

2025 Beck Scholars Program applications are now open.

Please click through the 2025 summer internship opportunities you can apply to through the Beck Scholars Program as a student in the School of the Arts.

2025 Summer Internships in the School of the Arts

Summer 2025 internship with Duck Club

The Duck Club Summer Intern will get hands-on experience in the music industry in a variety of areas. This role will be rotating among the various roles within Duck Club Entertainment, working with your Duck Club supervisor to determine appropriate scheduling. Some additional experience could be through the roles of box office management, talent buying or general venue management.

The internship start and end dates will be determined by the intern, the internship coordinator and the Duck Club supervisor.

Application materials:

Name
Email
Phone number
Major and minor
Resume
Letter of Interest sharing why you are interested in this opportunity

Please submit application materials through the online form by April 30th.

Apply to the Duck Club internship

Summer 2025 internship with STEM Forged

You will use an internal tool to recreate small iconic web games. STEM Forged’s no-code/low-code tool is developed in Unity and leans on Unity’s object structure. They are expanding our catalog into family friendly games with high repeat play value. The goal is to pick a classic minigame, assess with STEM Forged if it can be made with their tool and a given time frame, and bring it to completion.

You will receive time and help to learn using their environment. STEM Forged is remote but most of the team is in the Treasure Valley and they meet occasionally in person. Finished games will be prominently listed on their /games page and may receive thousand, if not hundreds of thousands, of plays.

The internship start and end dates are flexible for 10 weeks over the summer.

Application materials:

Name
Email
Phone number
Major and minor
Portfolio with a specific focus on any participation in time limited game jams

Your portfolio should clearly define what role you’ve had. STEM Forged is looking for candidates with a strong understanding of what makes mini games fun (or not) and an ability for time-managing small projects from beginning to end.

Please submit application materials through the online form by April 30th.

Apply for a STEM Forged internship

Applications are now closed.

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Past internships with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Summer Education Intern

The Summer Education Intern assists in helping with camp performances, classroom prep, student management and teaching a class if the artist is interested in doing so.
Location: Idaho Shakespeare Festival (ISF) admin office

Production Assistant / Run Crew

The Production Assistant works as a member of the stage management team during our rehearsal process and then transitions to being part of our run crew for tech and performances.
Location: ISF admin office and ISF Amphitheater

Prep Electrician

This role will assist the Electrics team with prepping the theater for the top of season. Duties include cleaning, repairing and inspecting instrumentation under the leadership of the LE and ALE. Prep Electrician may be asked to check systems and communicate needed repairs, if applicable, as well as install and focus lights as instructed by the LE, ALE or lighting designer.
Location: ISF Amphitheater

A2 – Audio Assistant

A2 works as part of the sound team. Duties include set up and tear down of all necessary equipment for preseason theater prep as well as on a daily basis during performances. A2 will assist the Sound Supervisor and A1 with monitoring and/or troubleshooting any issues with microphones or sound equipment during nightly productions.
Location: ISF Amphitheater

Scenic Intern

Working as part of the scenic team, this internship will give you exposure to the scenic construction, installation and strike process. Requirements include: carpentry skills, familiarity and comfortability with power tools and a minimum weight lift capacity of 50lbs. Due to our theater being outdoors, Scenic Interns can work in challenging conditions including high heat.
Location: ISF production shop

Properties Intern

Working as part of the properties team, this internship will provide a window into construction and creation of props used in our productions. Supporting the Properties Lead, the intern may be asked to assist with shopping, building or procuring necessary materials. Valid Driver’s License not a requirement, but a plus.
Location: ISF production shop

Costumes Intern

Working as part of the costumes team, this internship will give you exposure to the design / fitting process as well as the construction, maintenance or organization of theatrical costuming. Requirements include: sewing skills.
Location: ISF production shop

Company Management Intern

The Company Management Intern is an introduction to the hospitality industry. Internship will include assistance with booking and coordinating travel; delivering packages or running errands as requested; picking up and delivering cars to our artistic and production staff. Company Management is an integral part of the success and comfort of the artists. Person must be passionate about problem-solving. Valid Driver’s License is a requirement.
Location: ISF admin office

Summer 2025 internship with The Common Well

Applications are now closed.

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The Common Well Art Program consists of a vibrant contemporary art gallery, innovative artist residencies, classroom space and an outdoor stage. The Art Program is supported in part by community partnerships with Surel’s Place and Alexa Rose Foundation.

The Common Well is a vibrant collective of practicing artists in the heart of Garden City, dedicated to creativity, collaboration and connection. They’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented intern to help facilitate their Art Program and bring gallery events to life.

In this hands-on role, you’ll gain invaluable experience in the art world — working closely with artists, curators and visitors while developing skills in event coordination, gallery operations and behind-the-scenes logistics. If you’re excited about art, community and building real-world experience in a dynamic environment, they’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

Bring events to life: Help plan and execute unforgettable gallery experiences — from captivating exhibitions to artist talks and lively receptions.
Handle the details: Coordinate event logistics like scheduling, vendor communication and setup/breakdown to keep everything running smoothly.
Keep the team organized: Provide essential administrative support — manage email correspondence, maintain records and keep things on track behind the scenes.
Be the face of the gallery: Welcome visitors with warmth and enthusiasm, sharing insights about our exhibitions and the incredible artists we showcase.
Amplify their voice: Assist with social media updates and promotional efforts, helping spread the word about our events and creative community.
Keep the gallery flowing: Support daily operations to ensure our space remains an inspiring and welcoming environment.

What Common Well is looking for:

Art enthusiast: You’re passionate about the arts and eager to learn more about gallery operations and event management.
Master organizer: You thrive on keeping multiple projects moving forward with strong attention to detail and stellar multitasking skills.
Great communicator: Your interpersonal skills shine — you’re friendly, professional and clear in both written and verbal communication.
Detail-oriented and self-driven: You take initiative, stay focused and manage your time well.
Tech-savvy: You’re comfortable with social media and tools like Google Docs — bonus points if you have creative content ideas!
Flexible and reliable: You’re available for flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and ready to dive into the dynamic flow of gallery life.

Please complete the following questions and submit your responses along with your resume.

Why are you excited about this internship, and what do you hope to learn from it?
Tell us about a time you helped plan or support an event. What was your role, and how did you handle any challenges?
What skills or experiences (like social media, customer service, or event coordination) make you a great fit for this role?

Summer 2025 internship with Visionkit

Applications are now closed.

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Visionkit aims to support internships with a program outline that meets the needs of the business, supports interns in advancing their education and career, instills values of stewardship in community building and meets the requirements of the university or organization supporting the internship.

The internship will be 30 hours a week for 10 weeks. All worked hours will be on location at Visionkit Studio unless otherwise specified at the time of the internship.

Visionkit internship programs seek to accomplish three goals:

Education

Interns will learn valuable skills related to fields they’re interested in (photography, video production, creative direction, concepting, retouching, business entrepreneurship, client management, project management, etc) by engaging with team members on a regular basis and through workshops with agency partners and working professionals in the field.
Interns will learn valuable skills directly related to supporting Visionkit’s business goals and community goals by assisting team members with tasks or by being directly responsible for their own projects.
Interns will meet the educational goals/needs for their university and apply their studies to real-world applications through experience at the studio via active productions and other internal projects.
Interns will have opportunities to engage with leadership and learn about the professional backgrounds of Visionkit’s team. This will happen organically throughout the internship.
Interns will carry out one fully self-guided shoot or project based on their desired outcomes.
Interns will learn about the values and mission of Visionkit and the principles of creative entrepreneurship that have supported our success as a business and as individuals.

Visionkit productivity and operations

Interns will support various studio tasks that will aid in understanding the inner workings of the business. Some examples include but are not limited to – file archiving, marketing, production assistance, purchasing, studio maintenance and management, equipment handling, set building, digi-tech operation, second camera assist, etc.
Interns will have opportunities to work in supporting roles on client facing projects alongside working professionals in commercial film and photography. These roles typically focus on production assistance roles or photography assistance roles.

Community engagement

Interns will engage with currently established community engagement / social impact organisations and partners. Please see the social impact section of our website for more information.
Visionkit will expect a minimum number of hours (10) designated to volunteer opportunities throughout the duration of internship. This can take the shape of self-initiated projects or supervisor-administered projects directed at current arts and culture partners or organizations or arts and culture partners of their choosing.

Summer 2025 internship with Wide Eye Productions

Applications are now closed.

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Wide Eye Productions is looking for a creative and motivated Television Production Intern to join their production team. This internship offers hands-on experience in videography, editing, motion graphics and field production. You will work closely with the production crew to create compelling visual content for television and digital platforms, including website and social media content and posting.

Internship Title: Television Production Intern

Internship Start Date: June 16, 2025
Internship End Date: August 15, 2025

Required application materials:

Resume
Letter of Interest
Reel/portfolio of previous work