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2 people are interested
Teaching Artist Internship
ORGANIZATION: PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE REUSE
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2 people are interested
In collaboration with the Creative Education Coordinator and Principal Teaching Artist, the Teaching Artist Intern will help plan and facilitate creative hands-on learning activities for people of all ages, and will assist with the development of systems for improving our Creative Education Programs. Substantial weekend availability required for any internship period. For summer internships, must be available to assist with the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Learning Opportunities:
o Develop skills in organization, communication, and process improvement
o Learn about nonprofit operations
o Apply your knowledge of educational theory to facilitate learning through play
o Practice creative problem solving and fine art skills
o Gain experience with educational program design, facilitation, and evaluation
o Collaborate with a playful, creative, hard-working team
o Learn best practices from experienced teaching artists
o Connect with local artists, educators, and nonprofit leaders
Responsibilities:
o Program coordination, development, implementation, and facilitation
o Assist with the design, planning and preparation of Creative Reuse educational programs
o Assist with the organization and maintenance of supplies, materials, and tools for education programs, and with the continuous improvement of storage and materials management systems.
o Assist with program evaluation, including the creation, collection, and collation of evaluation materials.
For Specific Events/Programs:
o Set up and/or break down creative activities at programs
o Welcome and interact with program participants of all ages
o Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-organized workspace
o Create signage, displays, and project prototypes
o Prevent injury and accidents
o Help inspire and assist program participants
o Assist with program follow-up and evaluation
o Serve as an ambassador for Creative Reuse and answer questions about our history, mission, how to donate, and general shop and program information
Qualifications:
o Must enjoy working with children
o Must have state and federal clearances for working with children
o Art and/or craft skills and familiarity with materials
o Creative problem solving abilities
o Excellent people skills
o Ability to work independently and follow-through on tasks
o Must be able to lift 30 pounds
o Passion for the environment, art, education and community engagement
How to Apply
Go to pccr.org/intern-with-us
More opportunities with PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE REUSE
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About PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE REUSE
Location:
214 N LEXINGTON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208, US
Mission Statement
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse is a non-profit that inspires creativity, conservation, and community engagement through reuse.
Description
The Creative Reuse retail store is like an I Spy book in real life! A thrift and craft store in one, we have tons of donated materials thanks to the individuals and businesses in our community. If you’re looking for affordable art and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, sewing notions, office supplies, paper, business and industrial discards and surplus, or vintage curiosities to incorporate into your creative project, you’ll love our shop. We’re open every day from 11 am to 6 pm!
Pittsburgh is on its way to becoming a reuse-centered city, and our shop is a large part of this movement. In 2016 alone, Creative Reuse diverted 41 tons of usable materials from the landfill!
Volunteers are integral to our success, and we couldn't do what we do without them. If you want to work in a creative environment and inspire others, please go to pccr.org/volunteer to fill out an application. We can't wait to meet you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
214 N. Lexington StPittsburgh, PA 15208
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Visual Arts
- Environmental Education
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 120 hours but flexible based on your needs