Organization: Partnership with Children
Location: New York City, NY
Duration: Sept - Dec. Hours: flexible hours, Tuesday/Wednesay
*Must be a current student for college credit
Arts Education Department at Partnership With Children: The Arts Education Department at Partnership with Children works to infuse healing arts into Partnerships’ work with children across New York City by providing high-quality, culturally sustaining, community-based arts instruction to foster the holistic development of children in our schools. Our work supports students' abilities to analyze, share, and interpret their experiences, assuring they are active contributors in shaping their communities and futures. At the same time, we recognize the profound impact of trauma on young minds and believe that creating safe communities for artistic exploration is essential for healing and growth. As a supportive pillar of PWC school-based programming, we use arts to address the trauma that impacts students' lives, while simultaneously strengthening the ecosystem of relationships surrounding them in their school environments.
- We value the development of our students and students' sense of joy, safety, and room for expression.
- We are committed to process-oriented work.
- We build residencies to meet students'/schools' SEL and Curricular needs.
- We work to support access to high quality arts instruction for all NYC students.
- We are committed to anti-racist and culturally responsive teaching.
Qualifications: Applicants need not be artists- strong interest or background in arts admin, youth development and arts education would all be excellent fits for this role.
Internship Description: Reports to Arts Ed Department Program Director. Intern will meet weekly with our program director to give direction on tasks and discuss the work and insights. As an intern with the Arts Education Department, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our programs and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic team environment. Responsibilities will vary based on time of year and interest but will include:
- Assisting with program documentation and evaluation.
- Support in conducting school site visits and coordinating school residencies and special events
- Supporting day-to-day program execution in our 3 program areas.
- Supporting teaching artists with materials and logistics
- Participate in program staff meetings and collaborative work sessions
- Assisting in the field with document and data collection, documenting programs, supporting our afterschool youth career in the arts program
Skills and Qualifications:- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced office environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for taking on new projects and ideas.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Creative self-starter comfortable with both initiative and collaboration.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or other design applications (preferred).
- Energetic, task-oriented, and creative with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a professional demeanor
How to Apply: Directly through the link here Equal Opportunity Employer: Partnership with Children is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.