Just BE Summer Intern
Background
Carpenter Art Garden’s mission is growing young creatives through art, education, and vocational programs.
Carpenter Art Garden serves the Binghampton neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. We partner with the Binghampton community to develop and implement vibrant programs that cultivate creativity, a love of learning, relationship-building, leadership, and neighborhood pride.
Just BE Summer Intern Overview
The Just BE Summer Internship at Carpenter Art Garden provides college-aged interns with a hands-on experience in arts education, mindfulness, and community engagement. Interns will work directly with young artists, facilitate creative workshops, and support program operations while developing valuable leadership and professional skills.
This internship is ideal for individuals passionate about art, youth development, and social change, particularly in historically marginalized communities.
Responsibilities
Program Facilitation & Youth Engagement
- Assist in leading mindfulness and movement activities to help students ground themselves.
- Support arts-based workshops (mosaic, pottery, painting, mural work, etc.) by guiding students and preparing materials.
- Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering a welcoming and encouraging environment for youth.
Program Support & Logistics
- Help with program setup and breakdown, ensuring spaces are clean and organized.
- Document youth progress through photos, videos, or journaling.
- Assist with inventory management of art supplies and materials.
Community Engagement & Special Projects
- Participate in community mural or garden projects.
- Support planning and execution of exhibitions, showcases, or community events.
- Contribute to social media content creation (optional, based on skillset).
Professional Development & Reflection
- Attend weekly intern meetings for feedback, goal-setting, and skill development.
- Engage in daily mindfulness and reflection practices to enhance personal and professional growth.
- Complete a final reflection project summarizing their internship experience.
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
- College student enrolled or recently graduated.
- Passionate about arts, youth development, and social justice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Open to learning and practicing mindfulness-based approaches.
- Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in community spaces.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with youth or community-based programs.
- Background in art, education, social work, or nonprofit work.
- Basic proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
- Skills in photography, videography, or graphic design (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.).
- Bilingual (Spanish or French) is a plus but not required.
Internship Benefits
- Hands-on experience in community arts education and nonprofit work.
- Professional development in leadership, project management, and facilitation.
- Networking opportunities with local artists, educators, and community leaders.
- Opportunity to create personal and professional projects.
- A meaningful role in uplifting and empowering youth through creativity and mindfulness.
Compensation
$20.00 per hour
INTERNS WILL WORK 28 HOURS PER WEEK ONSITE AND ATTEND A MANDATORY OFFSITE PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY PER WEEK WITH THEIR COHORT.
Internship Period: June 13 – August 15
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite, Monday–Thursday, 9AM–3PM
PROGRAM DAY:
On Fridays, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.
How to Apply:
This internship is through the Studio Institute Arts Intern program.
You must first apply to Arts Intern to be eligible for this internship. Once your application has been approved, we will provide you with the next steps to apply for the Just BE Summer Intern position at Carpenter Art Garden.
Eligibility Criteria:
Please watch our information video below to ensure you are eligible to apply for Arts Intern.
Student Info Session- Arts Intern Summer 2025
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