Administration Intern

About the Role

Join Art Therapy, a Made-in-India direct-to-consumer brand dedicated to bringing the therapeutic benefits of creativity to people through uniquely designed paint-by-number and DIY painting kits. As part of a small, agile team based in Pune, you will be key to ensuring smooth office operations that support the creative and business functions of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage small yet critical tasks personally such as purchasing stationery, making supply runs, and handling minor pick-ups or urgent fixes.
• Coordinate with service providers like cleaners, electricians, plumbers, and internet suppliers by placing requests, following up regularly, and confirming job completions, though not performing the physical work yourself.
• Ensure the office environment is neat and fully functional with essential amenities like Wi-Fi, electricity, AC, lighting, furniture, and equipment all working properly for employees and interns.
• Maintain inventory of essential office supplies including water, pantry items, stationery, cleaning products, and printer paper, proactively replenishing before stocks run out.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, place orders, confirm dates, and persistently follow up until deliveries or services are completed satisfactorily.
• Handle courier and dispatch tasks by running errands such as post office visits, courier pickups and drops, bank runs, and other supply errands, using personal or hired transport like two-wheelers or ride-sharing services.
• Maintain daily attendance logs for the team and assist with office setups, moving boxes, and tactical help during shoots or events.
• Keep a straightforward operations log and petty cash/expense records along with receipts, while escalating major spends and decisions to the founder's office.

Eligibility Criteria

• The internship is open exclusively to candidates available for a part-time schedule and who can begin between September 10, 2026, and October 15, 2026.
• Candidates must commit to the full six-month duration of the internship.
• Applicants should possess relevant skills and interests supportive of the internship tasks.
• The program specifically encourages women who are looking to start or restart their careers to apply.

Perks and Benefits

• Official certificate upon successful completion of the internship.
• Letter of recommendation to support career advancement.
• Flexible working hours that accommodate personal needs.
• Casual dress code promoting comfort.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages during office hours.