Federal Work Study Internship: Art Room Creative Wellness Facilitator: (Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Federal Work Study students. The Art Room is a wellness-focused creative space within Student Health and Wellness that uses art-making as a tool for well-being, stress reduction, and connection. The space is informed by principles of the open studio, art hive, public health, and prevention - which emphasize creative expression, personal choice, community, and the belief that engagement in the creative process can support health and wellness. The Art Room provides non-clinical opportunities for students to explore creativity, build community, and engage in self-expression. The Art Room Creative Wellness Facilitators serve as a welcoming presence in the space, helping students engage in creative wellness activities while increasing awareness and accessibility of Student Health and Wellness resources. This Federal Work Study internship provides hands-on experience in wellness programming, community engagement, creative facilitation, and program development. The selected students will meet weekly with the Art Room Coordinator to establish individualized learning goals and develop career readiness skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies, including communication, leadership, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork, and equity and inclusion. This position is ideal for students interested in the arts, public health, wellness promotion, mental health, education, social work, counseling, or other helping professions.

Requirements

• Current UVA student eligible for Federal Work Study employment.
• Interest in arts, wellness, public health, mental health, education, student affairs, or related fields.
• Responsible, dependable, organized, and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse student populations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Must be available for primary shifts Monday through Friday between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Expected to work 4-10 hours weekly.

Nice To Haves

• Arts, design, media, or creative experience preferred.
• Students in their 2nd – 4th years are best suited for these FWS Internships.

Responsibilities

• Support an open studio environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, and student engagement.
• Create art and craft prototypes for scheduled programs and events.
• Support drop-in art-making hours and special events.
• Serve as a welcoming resource for students utilizing the Art Room.
• Help foster an inclusive, accessible, and supportive creative environment.
• Assist with maintaining supplies, materials, and organization of the space.
• Design and lead workshops, classes, and creative wellness activities.
• Assist with the development and facilitation of Art Room programming.
• Conduct research related to art, creativity, wellness, and prevention initiatives.
• Support outreach and promotion of Art Room activities.
• Help students navigate and access appropriate supports when needed.
• Serve as knowledgeable points of connection and will be trained to recognize when referral to professional staff is appropriate and how to follow established protocols when a student may be experiencing distress.

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this position is $15.00.
• Participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP).
• Enroll in either UNST 3910 (1 cr.) or UNST 3920 (1 cr.).
• Offer of asynchronous co-curricular workshop series through Canvas.
• Receive dedicated career support from their supervisor.
• Gain key skills and competencies that align with future job interests.
• The FWS Internship will look great on your resume and provide the student with impactful stories to share in interviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed