Summer Arts Education Intern
đź“Ť Springfield, MA
🗓 June 22 – August 7 (Required Availability)
đź’° $18/hour
Are you an artist who believes creative expression can change young lives?
Our Springfield-based youth arts center is seeking passionate college students to support transformative summer programming for middle and high school youth. This is more than a summer job — it’s an opportunity to mentor young artists, build leadership skills, and contribute to a vibrant creative community.
What You’ll Do
- Support classes and workshops in visual arts, dance, music, theater, digital media/photography/videography, and/or creative writing
- Assist teaching artists and help facilitate engaging, high-quality arts instruction
- Mentor and encourage middle and high school students from Springfield, MA
- Help prepare materials, manage studio spaces, and support performances/showcases
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, youth-centered environment
Who You Are
- Current college student or recent graduate
- Experienced in at least one artistic discipline
- Interested in arts education, youth development, nonprofit leadership, or community arts
- Enthusiastic about working with middle and high school youth in Springfield
- Reliable and available June 22–August 7, 2026
- The week of June 22nd is a training week and will not be a full week. Dates and times are currently TBD. There will then be a break from June 27 to July 9th. The program begins on July 13th and will run M to F until August 7th.
Youth development experience preferred, but strong interest and commitment to mentorship are essential. Youth development training will be provided.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter highlighting your artistic experience and interest in youth work
- Three professional references (include name, email, and phone number for each)
Send materials to: Sami via email (sami@hyff.org) with Subject Line “Name & Summer HCA Intern”
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026