Teen Arts Council Member

The Detroit Institute of Arts • Detroit, MI

13h • $0 - $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Education Programs, Teen Arts Council Members will work with diverse peers from tri-county high schools and alongside museum professionals to design and implement relevant and meaningful programs for metro Detroit teens.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age at the start of the school year of hire, currently enrolled in high school, and a resident of the museum’s Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County service area to be eligible.
• Ability to work as a collaborative and creative team member.
• Demonstrated ability to speak publicly, including presenting or sharing information in a clear, effective, and engaging manner suited to the audience.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills to work across departments and divisions internally and with diverse stakeholders externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail and produce accurate results.
• Demonstrated skills to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines and goals.
• Ability to operate as a spokesperson for DIA Teen programs & events.
• Knowledge of or interest in the arts and humanities.
• Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution, and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Must be proficient in the latest version of Microsoft Office 365.
• Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all Teen Council planning meetings, events, and activities.
• Attend weekly meetings on Fridays and Saturdays for an average of 12-18 hours of meetings per month. Meeting tasks include but are not limited to planning and reflecting on events & programs, participating in learning activities, and sharing updates and information.
• Complete assigned tasks independently and in partnership with other Council Members.
• Work as an ambassador for the Teen Council at DIA events and programs in schools and communities.
• Represent metro Detroit teens through authentic input and engagement in DIA Teen Arts Council program design and implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED