Bloomberg Arts Mentors (Summer 2025) Postgrad Mentor Application

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.