Arts Education Intern

Overview

Artspace Greenfield invites internship applicants for our 2026 Summer Youth Program. Our summer intern will serve a vital role in supporting our week-long youth art programs, serving as a TA during arts instruction and as group leader during breaks. Youth programs are capped at 8 students, and each week serves either ages 7-11 or 12-15.

Intern Responsibilities

Seasonal schedule

  • Weeks of July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 
  • Either 3 days/ week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) or 5 days/week (Monday - Friday)
  • Additional weeks in August are possible but not confirmed until May

Daily schedule

  • Start between 8:30 - 11am (exact time determined during hiring; week of July 27th is a later start time, likely 11:30)
  • TA visual arts for the morning
  • Be the primary group leader for morning snack & lunch 
  • Help lead transitions between activities
  • TA visual arts and then ceramics for the afternoon
  • Help clean up
  • Finish between 3:30 - 4pm

Preferred Qualifications

Must-haves

  • Experienced with and/or interest in experience with K-12 education
  • Daytime availability
  • Successful CORI (provided by Artspace)
  • Appropriate wardrobe for working with art supplies
  • Confidence in groups

Good to have

  • A repertoire of or interest in leading games during movement breaks
  • Interest in visual arts education
  • Interest in ceramics education
  • Experience as a camp counselor, classroom teacher, et cetera

Hours Per Week

5-10

Desired Outcomes

Experience/skill development provided by this internship

  • Classroom management
  • K-12 arts education
  • art project development
  • youth art studio operations
  • ceramic studio operations
  • arts organization administration
  • communication
  • youth development

Compensation

Unpaid