The Art + Media House develops the creative abilities of youth in a safe and supportive space. Youth cultivate their skill in digital media – radio, photography, beat-making, music/poetry, graphic design; and art – drawing, painting, graffiti, sculpture, stenciling and murals. Through the creative process youth critically examine issues that impact their lives’; practice leadership; and build collaboration skills. Youth share their ideas with a wider audience through community exhibitions, performances and dialogue. Positive transformations are made by youth in their understanding of themselves and the world around them – Discover the power of their art! The AMH is a component of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC).
Programs at the LAYC Art + Media House are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for a dynamic individuals who demonstrates a combination of 1) organization and resourcefulness, 2) aptitude or motivation for working with youth, and 3) the belief in the power of art to change lives
The Art + Media House has internship opportunities in the following areas:
Program Intern:
• Assist staff to facilitate recruitment and registration of middle/high school youth
• Coordinate snack and homework hour
• Assist staff in evaluation and data input
• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers
• Cover front Desk when here during program hours
• Assist with youth advisory board
•Maintain and update AMH Blog
• Assist with weekly production of AMH newsletter
• Document programming and compile presentation for final event
Creative Writing/Music Studio Engineering Intern:
• Assist staff in teaching Creative Writing/Music Studio Engineering
• Teach a class or workshops related to Creative Writing or Music/Studio Engineering
• Assist with planning and implementing Sat.Art.Days
Visual Arts Intern:
• Assist staff in teaching art component of program
• Teach a class or workshops related to your area of expertise
• Assist with planning and implementing Sat.Art.Days
• Prepare and hang Corner Gallery exhibitions bi-monthly
• Prepare and hang Main Building exhibitions quarterly
Interns can work a flexible schedule (approximately 10-15 hours a week), but should be able to commit to at least a semester’s length of time. The internship is not paid, however there are many opportunities to receive excellent practical experience.