Free Arts NYC
(New York NY)
Free Arts NYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.
Through 3 core programs, we serve over 2,000 under-served kids each year through Saturday arts festivals and weekly arts-based mentoring groups for youth ages 6-12, and an 8-week collaborative art experience for families. Programs take place in shelters, group homes, public and charter schools and other agencies throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
We are currently recruiting Spring interns for 3 positions (descriptions provided below):
Weekly Mentor Program Intern Free Arts Day Program Intern Special Events Intern
All applicants must submit an Internship application, cover letter, and resume by November 30th. Internship applications are available for download here: http:www.freeartsnyc.org/about/joblistings.asp
Applications are accepted by email, mail, or fax and should be addressed:
Free Arts NYC Attn: Vicki Raines 1431 Broadway, 7th Floor New York, NY 10018 Email:vicki@freeartsnyc.org Fax: 917-289-3975
Weekly Mentor Program Internship
The Weekly Mentor Program (WMP) is a 25-week arts-based mentoring program that provides youth ages 6-13 with regular opportunities to express themselves creatively and engage with positive adult role models.
Led by Professional Facilitators, teams of volunteer mentors use theme-based curricula to guide groups of youth through creating and discussing visual art projects – a process that serves as a catalyst to help youth strengthen critical communication and social skills, and build positive relationships with peers and adults. The program runs during the academic year, and its mentor-to-child ratio is 1:2 or 1:3.
WMP Interns can expect to assist the WMP Manager with the following tasks: coordinating volunteer communications (event sign-ups, occasional mailings, etc) preparing for Weekly Mentor Trainings, Curriculum Reviews and Art Parties developing and preparing curriculum materials creating sample art projects entering enrollment data in Free Arts NYCs custom Enrollment Database entering curriculum data in Free Arts NYCs custom Activities Database general administrative tasks and errands, as needed
WMP Interns are also expected to volunteer with one or more Weekly Mentor groups, as Free Arts NYC believes the combination of working “in the field” in our programs and “behind the scenes” at our offices creates the highest quality internship we can offer. WMP Interns receive trainings on each of Free Arts NYCs databases – eTapestry, Dabble DB and Salesforce – and are also strongly encouraged to identify a specific area in which they would like to gain further experience (e.g., curriculum development, evaluation, etc).
Free Arts Day Internship
Free Arts Days are day-long events in Manhattan that provide a group of 75 children ages 6-12 years with a festival day of theme-based arts activities. These events are sponsored by an individual donor or corporation and 75 volunteer mentors attend to be paired up one to one with the children. Throughout the day, the pairs rotate through five multi-media arts projects based on the day’s theme, giving them the opportunity to explore different art materials and techniques. The day closes with lunch followed by an interactive performance that further explores the theme of the day.
Free Arts Day Interns will be encouraged to attend as many of the programs as possible and will be scheduled at the start of the internship. Free Arts NYC believes the combination of working “in the field” in our programs and “behind the scenes” at our offices creates the highest quality internship we can offer.
Free Arts Day and Summer Camp Interns receive trainings on each of Free Arts NYCs databases – eTapestry, Dabble DB and Salesforce – and are also strongly encouraged to identify a specific area in which they would like to gain further experience (e.g., curriculum development, evaluation, etc).
In addition to engaging in direct service with the Free Arts Day Program, Interns will assist the Program Manager and Program Coordinator with: developing program curriculum creating sample art projects soliciting donations of art materials ordering, prepping and packing art supplies preparing for art parties data entry and general admin tasks as needed
Special Events Internship
Free Arts NYC raises significant funds by showcasing a variety of special events that attract celebrity and corporate support. Special Events interns will support the Director of Special Events in all aspects of event planning, preparation, and promotion and will be closely involved with the planning of our annual signature fundraising event, our Annual Art Auction Benefit. To view photos of past events, please visit: http://www.freeartsnyc.org/events/past_events.asp