Mentor, Teen Administration and Teen Apprenticeship Program (Seasonal, Part-Time)

Location: NYC (2 openings for undergraduate)

Tentative start date: July 1, 2026 (possible paid hours in May)

Hourly rate: $24 per hour

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week. The distribution of the hours per week across the following days: Mondays/Tuesdays travel to campsites, Wednesdays at 75 West End Avenue (at 63rd Street), and Thursdays attend scheduled field trips as requested, also scheduled time for asynchronous work. Please thoroughly review the availability requirements in this job description for the specific dates when availability is required for this position.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits unless required by law.

Studio in a School (Studio) is seeking Mentors who have an interest in arts and arts education for our Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP). This is a paid position for undergraduate college students. The ideal candidate for this program is creative, flexible, interested in learning about arts education, comfortable presenting and speaking in front of groups, and committed to serving as a mentor to high school students. Mentors will serve as role models for the high school interns and must maintain high standards of professionalism and personal conduct.

Mentors will provide guidance and oversight to high school students who are trained to teach art to children in summer camps around the city. Mentors will be responsible for specific aspects of the program and will learn about implementing a highly effective arts education program while assisting with administrative tasks.

This is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt, non-union position, that reports to the Associate Manager and supports supervision of a cohort of interns.

About Studio in a School

Studio in a School fosters the creative and intellectual development of young people through quality visual arts programs directed by professional artists, arts and cultural internships, and apprentice-based learning in the arts. The organization also collaborates with and develops the ability of those who provide or support arts programming and creative development for young people both in and outside of schools.

About Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP)

The Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) consists of two parts. During the spring, high school students train as apprentices with a Studio artist instructor during weekly meetings. Students learn the fundamentals of art making and prepare to lead classes for young learners. Instruction focuses on building art-making skills, writing lesson plans, facilitating group conversations, and practicing teaching. In addition, students learn to develop good work habits and understand expectations of the workplace. Upon successful completion of the spring apprenticeship, students qualify for a paid internship, teaching visual art to elementary school children in New York City summer camps.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor to a cohort of high school students who are teaching at summer camps throughout New York City in the Teen Apprenticeship Program.
• Administrative assistance and support for the program, including collection of timesheets and work-related documents for teens.
• Use of Google Workspace applications to manage various aspects of the program, including emails, collection of documents and uploading into a shared drive, managing schedules and data entry in worksheets, and developing and reviewing presentations in google slides.
• Manage and implement a schedule for visiting campsites in the summer to support TAP interns and provide feedback on their teaching.
• Photo-documentation of the TAP Program at weekly class sessions as well as at all work sites and timely upload of documentation.
• Assist in preparation of final reports and documentation of the program for social media.
• Provide one-on-one support to interns throughout the summer program and for their final summer presentations.
• Provide feedback on performance for select interns for their SYEP evaluations.
• Assist with managing the tracking for completion of program evaluation surveys for interns and complete.

Desired Skills and Background

Education, Experience, and Additional requirements

• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in a college/university within the five boroughs of New York City.
• Be enrolled full-time during the 2025-2026 academic year (submit an unofficial transcript).
• Be able to travel throughout NYC.
• Have experience using Google applications and managing emails.
• Complete fingerprinting and background check clearances.
• Provide a professional reference as part of the application process.

Personal Qualities and Habits of Work

• Commitment to the mission of Studio in a School and an interest in the arts.
• Have an interest in mentoring high school students.
• Have an interest in arts education for elementary school students.
• Have an interest in developing and using public speaking skills.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Solution oriented in a collaborative work environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including artists, leadership, and consultants.
• Ability to provide clear direction and develop efficient teamwork.
• Be flexible to support programs and events outside of regular work hours.

Availability Requirements:

• Required participation in a 3-day mentor orientation session prior to the start of the summer internship program.
• Attend a mandatory orientation first week of July, commit to a set schedule during the program weeks July 6th – August 14th (exact dates/times will be provided), and contribute to a debrief session to wrap up the program.

These dates are subject to change according to the needs of the program.

This position is not eligible for benefits unless required by law.