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Arts Corps, Teen Artist Program Coordinator

Teen programming, supported by two Artist in Service AmeriCorp members, will primarily serve low-income youth of color ages 14-19. The goals of the teen program are to help youth develop advanced level artistic skills in spoken word/poetry, music, performing arts and dance; make classes accessible to students with the least access to arts learning opportunities; foster creative habits of mind among youth participants, and build teen leadership through teen leadership groups, service projects and performances. Member artists will help guide students through a creative journey to help them build their technical skills while developing higher-level thinking skills such as persistence and discipline; courage and risk-taking; reflection; critical thinking; and imagining possibilities. Arts Corps accomplishes these goals by providing a path for teens to move from instruction, to performance, to leadership through the provision of arts education, performance opportunities, leadership development and mentorship. After- school arts instruction in culturally-responsive art forms with strong adult teaching artist mentors is offered in school sites and community centers in Seattle and South King County. Classes run through the academic year typically meeting two hours per week for three ten-week sessions. From Arts Corps’ arts education classes, 15 youth are selected to participate in our intensive youth leadership development program. Teens receive eight weeks of advance training in organizing, anti-oppression, communications, planning and group facilitation. Youth who complete the training move into paid internships focused on hands on experience planning and managing events and facilitating art-making workshops for their peers. This position is contingent on funding.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : - Leading youth recruitment at local middle and high schools - Developing and supporting a youth leadership team - Providing coordination and logistical support for community performances and exhibits - Planning and teaching after school arts education classes including creative writing workshops - Assisting teaching artists in after school arts education classes - Developing and supporting student service projects - Managing documentation of program as well as dissemination online - Developing and supporting opportunities for youth voice and leadership

Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Youth Development , Recruitment , Community Organization , Team Work , Fine Arts/Crafts , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Education .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Arts Corps, Teen Artist Program Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
09/16/2018 - 07/31/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Accepting Applications
From 06/01/2018 To 08/12/2018

Contact	Eduardo Mendonca
4408 Delridge Way SW
Seattle WA 98106
206-722-5440
wscip@esd.wa.gov
www.artscorps.org

Listing ID	55951


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