About this role
Job Summary
ArtWorks for Milwaukee is seeking lead teaching artists for its Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Summer 2020 programs. Lead artists play a critical role in the facilitation, execution, and overall success of the organization’s programs. Programs run between eight and 14 weeks, combining art-making and professional development with an objective to prepare teenagers for their future. The programs will implement art projects to introduce a group of eight to 12 participants to 21st century job skills.
Duties & Responsibilities
Implement ArtWorks’ curriculum and make modifications where necessary during programmingSupport social emotional learning (SEL) through arts and workforce readiness instructionMaintain consistent focus on 21st century skills throughout program sessionsSupervise participants, managing behaviors with empathyAct as a positive role model and mentor to all participantsProvide group as well as one-on-one instructionEstablish a safe learning and social environment for all students and site staffGuide students through projects while also allowing independent decision-makingCommunicate effectively with program staff and interns throughout programmingDocument successes and challenges after each session for program staff’s reviewProvide feedback and evaluations to interns to maximize individual successSubmit attendance and other required paperwork to program staff in a timely mannerAttend all lead artist trainings, meetings, and program sessionsAdhere to policies and guidelines of ArtWorks and program sitePerform other duties as assigned
ArtWorks for Milwaukee is currently hiring for the below programs. Lead artists must be available during the entire duration of the program.
Program Name: LGBTQ+ Gender Fluidity Photography Exhibit - Fall 2019 Arts Medium: Photography Schedule: Week days TBD | 4:30-7pm 1 day per week: September 17th, 2019 - December 13th, 2019 | 2 days per week: February 10th, 2020 - May 15th, 2020 Location: LGBT Community Center (1110 North Market Street, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202) Program Description: In a partnership between ArtWorks for Milwaukee and the LGBT Community Center, this program aims to provide emotional, social, and professional support to LGBTQ+ youth in Milwaukee through an academic-year-long internship. High school interns will collaborate with a lead artist to create a photography collection and corresponding art exhibition on Gallery Night and Day. All program participants and supervisors will identify as LGBTQ+. The content of the photography collection will focus on gender fluidity, bringing attention and awareness to the beauty of Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ population. The LGBT Center and ArtWorks will combine their missions to contribute to creating a more inclusive society and workforce, as well as promoting understanding and tolerance between the LGBTQ+ and broader communities.
Program Name: Intergenerational Storytelling Performance - Fall 2019 Arts Medium: Literary arts and theater Schedule: Week days TBD | 4:30-7pm 1 day per week: September 17th, 2019 - December 13th, 2019 | 2 days per week: February 10th, 2020 - May 15th, 2020 Location: TBD Program Description: TimeSlips is leading a global movement to bring meaning into late life through creative engagement through an evidence-based storytelling/drama approach. TimeSlips selected ArtWorks as a partner for its national pilot project “NextGen” that focuses on the following two goals: decrease the stigma of aging and break down ageism stereotypes between generations; build a workforce pipeline for young people interested in fields such as art/music/drama therapies, gerontology, healthcare, psychology, social work, etc. In this academic-year-long internship, ArtWorks’ interns will work with a lead artist at a to-be-determined local aging services facility. Elders and youth will collaboratively practice skills such as communication and creativity while focusing on creative projects in the literary arts and theater. ArtWorks and its interns will receive support from TimeSlips in piloting training, mentorship, career guidance, and engagement work with elders. Interns and elders will celebrate the culmination of their work with a final showcase that they collaboratively design and perform to a live audience.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Highly skilled in visual arts mediaAt least one year teaching, facilitating, or mentoring experience in a similar roleAt least one year working with youthCultural competency to work well with all communities and individualsCommunicate effectively with program and site staffAbility to work independently and under minimal supervisionFlexibility and multitasking skillsDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skills while working on a teamEffective time managementHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL)Experience working with youth who have experienced traumaExperience working with youth with physical, mental, or neurological disabilitiesExperience creating lesson plans or curriculaBusiness-minded, knowledge of and/or experience with entrepreneurship and business administrationInterest in social justice and social change initiativesAccess to reliable transportation - this position involves occasional errands, community events, etc.Schedule
Programming runs after school (between 3pm and 7pm) during the school year (September - May). Programming runs during the day (between 10am and 3pm) in the summer months (June - August).Position includes hours outside of programming for lesson planning and program preparation. Please apply at the following link: https://artworks.formstack.com/forms/lead_artist_application
ArtWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.