Art Internship

Responsibilities

• Building influential relationships with teens during programs, especially expressive arts programs.
• Aiding the Director of Programming & Student Care in planning, organizing, and implementing Friday nights and Signature Events.
• Providing support in setting up/cleaning up after events and programs.
• Contributing original ideas and facilitating expressive arts activities in Art Studio during Friday nights and afterschool hours.
• Maintaining a welcoming and inspirational environment in Art Studio, including keeping the workspace clean and organized and properly caring for art supplies.
• Assisting in the creation of new program ideas and events for the following semester.
• Assisting in community outreach efforts.
• Offering administrative support for day-to-day operations when needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Passion for the mission of The Bridge Teen Center.
• Sensitivity to different opinions.
• A friendly, responsive, and patient approach.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• The ability to work well with individuals and groups of students.
• The ability to lift more than 15 to 20 pounds.
• Clear and creative thinking.
• The ability to meet deadlines and complete all tasks with excellence.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including both writing and verbal.
• A sense of humor.
• Resourcefulness with materials on hand.
• Diverse skillset for art and design with the ability to adhere to branding guidelines.

Success Factors

• To set personal goals for what they would like to accomplish during their internship.
• To have regular informational meetings with staff.
• To tackle all tasks with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• To take advantage of opportunities to learn more about the organization.
• To gain exposure to new ideas and people (network).
• To not be afraid of asking questions.
• To take initiative.

How to Apply

Click below to complete the Internship Application. In addition to completing the application, please upload your resume and cover letter. You will be contacted if your credentials match the needs of The Bridge Teen Center. This process may be prolonged due to the high volume of applications we receive. No phone calls or visits please.