OVERVIEW

Moonstone Arts Center seeks two Bloomberg College Arts Interns to research, document, and expand the history of Philadelphia’s Celebration of Black Writing (CBW)—a long-running literary festival highlighting Black writers and artists. The intern will conduct archival research, oral history interviews, and content writing to produce an updated 50-page booklet on CBW’s legacy. They will also create social media posts throughout the summer and assist in planning a public launch event featuring past and emerging Black Philadelphia writers. This role offers hands-on experience in research, storytelling, social media, and event planning while contributing to the preservation of an important cultural institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct archival research on the Celebration of Black Writing (CBW)

• Interview key figures, including Moonstone founder Larry Robin, community arts leaders, and CBW alumni

• Write and edit content for an updated 50-page booklet on CBW’s history

• Publish social media posts highlighting research findings, interviews, and event updates

• Assist in planning a public launch event featuring past and emerging Philadelphia writers

• If skilled in graphic design or A/V production, contribute to booklet design or video documentation

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and oral communication skills will be critical

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, Facebook, and Instagram social media platforms will be helpful

• Experience with and/or interest in graphic design and audio/visual production software such as iMovie would be a plus, as well as experience using YouTube for digital outreach