Youth and Community Learning Summer Program Intern
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Director of Youth & Community Learning, Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) seeks to hire a Youth & Community Learning Summer Program Intern to support CCAD's summer programs. This position begins in late May and ends in late July. The individual in this position is required to reside on campus in a private room located in Schottenstein Residence Hall during the two week duration of College Preview (July 11 - July 25, 2026), but may reside there the full term of the position if they choose. The pay rate is $16 per hour. Evening and weekend hours will be required during the College Preview program in particular. Programs supported by this role include: Creative Summer Workshops (1st -12th grade and Adults) College Preview ( a two week, credit-bearing experience for high school students ). This role is best fit for a college going student at the Junior or Senior level that is actively and currently in-progress of or has just completed earning an Associates or Bachelors degree in Visual or Performing Arts, Arts Education, K-12 Education, or Higher Education Administration. It is a position requiring someone who can manage a fast-pace, can work independently with little supervision, is a critical thinker, and has the ability to multitask. This role is crucial to keep our procedures and processes running smoothly during summer programming. We are excited to have an intern who identifies as creative, self-motivated, and detail oriented and would bring those skills to coordinating, implementing, and assessing our exceptional youth and community art enrichment programming. They must have the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic, and educational levels by using a variety of interpersonal strategies to interact appropriately and effectively.
Requirements
- Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed above.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and human relations skills (written and verbal)
- Time management skills
- Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect relative importance of duties
- Ability to work independently within a team in a fast-paced office environment
- Ability to be proactive, creative, and have a problem solving approach
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and proactive working style
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Detail oriented and deadline driven work ethic
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints
- Must be flexible and able to work unconventional hours, including evenings and weekends
- Computer literacy with Google Suite
- College enrolled student at the Junior or Senior level that is actively and currently in-progress of earning or very recently completed an Associates or Bachelors degree in Visual or Performing Arts, Arts Education, K-12 Education, or Higher Education Administration.
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- Adobe Suite experience preferred but not required
- Experience in K-12 education administration, youth arts administration, or camp supervision preferred.
- Experience with event programming leadership, development and implementation, or related planning experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Youth & Community Learning, the Youth & Community Learning Program Coordinator, and the Youth & Community Learning Program Assistant
- Assist with creation and maintenance of programming schedules, enrollment systems, and records
- May serve as a point-of-contact for guardians of students enrolled in these programs though in-person interactions or tools like email and phone
- Assist with supply purchasing and distribution for these programs
- Serve as the in-person, on-call point-of-contact for the two week College Preview program, and with support from YCL staff, liaison with Residence Life and Housing and Campus Security teams as needed.
- Assist with communication with instructors in-person and through tools like email, phone, and Discord.
- Assist with the supervision of Creative Summer Workshops lunch-time care
- Assist with preparation and installation of end-of-term gallery exhibition for College Preview
- Assist with the supervision of off-campus College Preview field trips (transportation provided)
- Create and implement fun, engaging activities for College Preview attendees to enjoy during non-class hours
- Assist with the building and implementation of assessment and reporting systems for these programs
- Attend, schedule, and lead meetings where appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Room and board are included for the full term if desired.
- Meals available in our on-campus dining hall during portion of the programming.
- On-campus parking is available and included.
- Free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
