OCSE - PSP Mentor

The New School • Campus, IL

9d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Parsons Scholars was founded in 1997 and provides NYC, financially eligible high school students with a 2.5 year art and design scholarship. We are seeking Mentor Fellows to support Saturday programming involving one on one mentorship, administrative tasks, as well as pursuing their own research project related to equity and access in art and design. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Matriculated undergraduate student
• Organizational and communication skills
• Interest in art and design education
• Interest in equity and access in art and design

Nice To Haves

• FWS eligible

Responsibilities

• Support Youth Advocates during Saturday afternoon sessions with lesson plans and facilitation.
• Document programming through photographs and written blog posts
• Organize and maintain inventory room, including restocking supplies
• Create social media graphics for recruitment, public events, and the annual lookbook
• Parsons Scholars Mentors support the high school students in the Parsons Scholars Program during afternoon sessions on Saturdays.
• Their primary responsibilities include gathering materials for workshops, one-on-one support with making, and fulfilling their year-long research project in connection with the Parsons Scholars mission.

What This Job Offers

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