The Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) mentor is a paid position for undergraduate college students with an interest in the arts and art education. The ideal candidate for this program is creative, flexible, interested in learning about art education, comfortable presenting and speaking in front of groups, and committed to serving as a mentor to high school students. They will serve as role models for the high school interns and must maintain high standards of professionalism and personal conduct. 

Mentors will provide guidance and oversight to high school students who are trained to teach art to children in summer camps around the city. Mentors will be responsible for specific aspects of the program and will learn about implementing a highly effective arts education program while assisting with program administration. 

The mentor is a seasonal part-time position reporting to the Associate Manager and supports supervision of a cohort of interns.  

 Program Details 

The Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) consists of two parts, during the spring, high school students train as apprentices with a Studio Institute artist instructor during weekly meetings. Students learn the fundamentals of art making and prepare to lead classes for young learners. Instruction focuses on building art-making skills, writing lesson plans, facilitating group conversations, and practicing teaching.  

In addition, students learn to develop good work habits and understand expectations of the workplace. Upon successful completion of the spring apprenticeship, students qualify for a paid internship teaching visual art to elementary school children in New York City summer camps. 

Primary responsibilities include; 

• Required participation in a 3-day mentor orientation session prior to the start of the summer internship program. 
• Serve as a mentor to a cohort of high school students who are teaching at summer camps throughout New York City in the Teen Apprenticeship Program.   
• Administrative assistance and support for the program, including collection of timesheets and work-related documents for teens. 
• Use of Google Workspace applications to manage various aspects of the program including emails, collections of documents and uploading into a shared drive, managing schedules and data entry in worksheets, and developing and reviewing presentations in google slides. 
• Manage and implement a schedule for visiting campsites in the summer to support TAP interns and provide feedback on their teaching. 
• Photo-documentation of the TAP Program at weekly class sessions as well as at all work sites and timely upload of documentation. 
• Assist in preparation of final reports and documentation of the program for social media. 
• Provide one-on-one support to interns throughout the summer program and for their final summer presentations.
• Provide feedback on performance for select interns for their SYEP evaluations. 
• Assist with managing the tracking for completion of program evaluation surveys for interns.

Applicants must  

• Complete fingerprinting and background check clearances 
• Attend a mandatory orientation first week of July, commit to a set schedule during the program weeks July 7th – August 15th (exact dates/times will be provided), and contribute to a debrief session to wrap up the program 
• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior in a college/university within the five boroughs of New York City 
• Be enrolled full-time during the 2024-2025 academic year (submit an unofficial transcript) 
• Provide a professional reference as part of the application process 
• Have an interest in mentoring with high school students 
• Be able to travel throughout NYC 
• Have an interest in arts education for elementary school students 
• Have experience using Google applications and managing emails 
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Have an interest in developing and using public speaking skills 
• Have strong organizational skills and time management skills
   

Personal Qualities and Habits of Work

• Commitment to the mission of Studio Institute and an interest in the arts. 
• Solution oriented in a collaborative work environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including artists, leadership, and consultants. 
• Ability to provide clear direction and develop efficient teamwork. 
• Be flexible to support programs and events outside of regular work hours. 

Tentative start date: July 1, 2025 (possible paid hours in May)
Salary: $22.50 per hour
Job type: Part-time, seasonal. Up to (25) hours per week.
Benefits: N/A

The distribution of the hours per week across the following days; Monday/Tuesday travel to campsites, Wednesday at 75 West End Avenue (at 63rd Street), and Thursdays attend schedule field trips as requested, also scheduled time for asynchronous work.
 

ALL BAI '20, '21, '22 ALUM: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

Priority Deadline Extended: March 31st @ 9:00 AM ET

Are you a BAI alum who participated in the program between 2020 and 2022? If you're a college sophomore or junior in the 2024-25 academic year, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Bloomberg College Arts Internship is an extension of the BAI high school program, administered by Studio Institute, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, and in partnership with: Arts for Learning in Maryland, EdVestors in Boston, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and Sitar Arts Center in Washington, DC.

Host Applications Priority Guaranteed Deadline: March 15th @ 11:59 PM ET. (Note: After March 15th, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Limited spots available!)

College students and recent college graduates serve as Bloomberg Arts Mentors for teens participating in the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program. Since 2012, with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, BAI teen and college programs in New York City have been administered by Studio Institute.

Mentors support and provide oversight to rising senior high school students participating in the Bloomberg Arts Internship program. Throughout the summer, students will be interning at arts and cultural organizations within New York City, participating in college support and professional development workshops, and attending arts and cultural field trips across the boroughs. Mentor roles include conducting check-ins at interns’ worksites, chaperoning arts engagement visits, contributing to workshops, reviewing interns’ assignments, and documenting program activities. This is an excellent opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in arts and educational program management and guidance for teens as they prepare to transition to college.

Mandatory Dates: The Bloomberg Arts Mentors positions run for approximately ten weeks from June 16 to August 22. Mentors work part time (average of 26 hours/ week) and must be available to work in-person on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and remotely Tuesdays or Thursdays. These days may be subject to change according to the needs of the program. 

Qualifications: Candidates should have a deep interest in the arts, exceptional organizational skills and a desire to mentor teens. Candidates must also have strong writing and editing skills and experience working on virtual platforms, such as Zoom and Google Meets. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter or resume any design, photography, or film experience as well as any experience working with teens. They must be legally allowed to work in the US. In accordance with applicable law, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Program Details: There will be four to six undergrad mentor positions available for the summer 2025 program. Throughout the week-long intern orientation and the eight-week program, mentors will be a role model for high school interns by modeling interpersonal communication skills and setting workplace expectations. They will also assist with administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the following:  

· Mentor high school interns working at cultural institutions throughout New York City in the Bloomberg Arts Internship Program, being active listeners to each intern’s respective journey  

· Support high school interns through the college application process, offering guidance on college selection, navigating the Common App, and financing a college education; share your own college journey, and help students understand the life choices that they are making  

· Cultivate arts appreciation through chaperoning students during in-person field trips to museums, outdoor installations, and parks; encourage students to create genuine connections to art and culture through conversations and assigned intern projects  

· Provide reminders and timely feedback to interns regarding work assignments, schedules, and responsibilities  

· Support the postgrad mentor with review of weekly timesheets for high school interns and track interns’ assignments  

· Visit interns’ work sites to document interns’ internship work experiences  

· Support documentation of the Bloomberg Arts Internship Program, taking photos of weekly Studio enrichment sessions, capturing quotes and filing materials in Google Drive 

· Assist with interns’ PowerPoint presentations for a culminating event  

· Assist writing instructors by proofreading interns’ essays 

· Meet with interns one-on-one to check progress and well-being; discuss highlights and concerns with postgrad mentor 

Program Eligibility: Undergrad candidates must be current sophomores or juniors/rising seniors in a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City, or must be permanent residents of the City. Undergrad applicants must be enrolled full time during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years. 

Financial Aid Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) and provide the EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) or SAI (Student Aid Index) document.

Compensation: Undergraduates are paid $24/hour for their work, including training.

For more information, email bai@studioinst.org.

College students and recent college graduates serve as Bloomberg Arts Mentors for teens participating in the Bloomberg Arts Internship (BAI) program. Since 2012, with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, BAI teen and college programs in New York City have been administered by Studio Institute.

Mentors support and provide oversight to rising senior high school students participating in the Bloomberg Arts Internship program. Throughout the summer, students will be interning at arts and cultural organizations within New York City, participating in college support and professional development workshops, and attending arts and cultural field trips across the boroughs. Mentor roles include conducting check-ins at interns’ worksites, chaperoning arts engagement visits, contributing to workshops, reviewing interns’ assignments, and documenting program activities. This is an excellent opportunity for students who would like to gain experience in arts and educational program management and guidance for teens as they prepare to transition to college.

Mandatory Dates: The Bloomberg Arts Mentors positions run for approximately ten weeks from June 16 to August 22. Mentors work part time (average of 26 hours/ week) and must be available to work in-person on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and remotely Tuesdays or Thursdays. These days may be subject to change according to the needs of the program. 

Qualifications: Candidates should have a deep interest in the arts, exceptional organizational skills and a desire to mentor teens. Candidates must also have strong writing and editing skills and experience working on virtual platforms, such as Zoom and Google Meets. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter or resume any design, photography, or film experience as well as any experience working with teens. They must be legally allowed to work in the US. In accordance with applicable law, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Program Details: There will be four to six postgrad mentor positions available for the summer 2025 program. Throughout the week-long intern orientation and the eight-week program, mentors will be a role model for high school interns by modeling interpersonal communication skills and setting workplace expectations. They will also assist with administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the following:  

· Mentor high school interns working at cultural institutions throughout New York City in the Bloomberg Arts Internship Program, being active listeners to each intern’s respective journey  

· Support high school interns through the college application process, offering guidance on college selection, navigating the Common App, and financing a college education; share your own college journey, and help students understand the life choices that they are making  

· Cultivate arts appreciation through chaperoning students during in-person field trips to museums, outdoor installations, and parks; encourage students to create genuine connections to art and culture through conversations and assigned intern projects

· Provide reminders and timely feedback to interns regarding work assignments, schedules, and responsibilities  

· Collect and process weekly timesheets for high school interns and track interns’ assignments; delegate follow-up between self and undergrad mentor  

· Coordinate visits to interns’ work sites, liaise with partnering organizations, and document interns’ internship work experiences  

· Manage documentation of the Bloomberg Arts Internship Program, setting up flow and folders in Google Drive, taking photos of weekly Studio enrichment sessions, capturing quotes and filing materials in the Drive 

· Oversee and assist with interns’ PowerPoint presentations for a culminating event.  

· Act as the main point of contact with writing instructor on behalf of cohort; assist with essay reviews and edits 

· Coordinate schedules and meet with interns for one-on-one check-ins to address progress and well-being; discuss highlights and challenges of each intern with undergrad mentor; report concerns to Associate Manager 

Program Eligibility: Postgrad candidates must be current seniors (expected graduation date of spring term 2025) or have graduated in 2023 or 2024 from a college or university within the five boroughs of New York City or must be a current permanent resident of the City.  

Financial Aid Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting a copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) and provide the EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) or SAI (Student Aid Index) document.

Compensation: Postgraduates are paid $25.50/hour for their work, including training.

For more information, email bai@studioinst.org.