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Teen Art Educators Needed!

Position:

Hennepin County Library seeks high school students age 16-18 (students entering grade 11 or 12) to lead Art Out of the Box programs in libraries in Hennepin County. Art Out of the Box is a partnership between Hennepin County Library and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Teen Art Educators will lead art programs for kids in grades 2-5 in the summer of 2013. The programs will focus on specific works of art from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts collection. Teen Art Educators will be paid a $50.00 stipend for each program date and $75.00 for each training date.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted from April 1 through April 14, 2013. APPLY ONLINE HERE. If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact Joyce Linman at (612) 543-8826 or e-mail her at jlinman at hclib.org.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Lead Art Out of the Box programs in libraries.
  • Set up for and clean up after program
  • Distribute art and program materials to children
  • Share knowledge about art and culture with program audience
  • Lead program activities based on provided curriculum
  • Assist children in studio art activities
Learn about art and culture as represented in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts collection, and learn how to share knowledge with children in libraries.
  • Attend two training sessions: one at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and one at a library
  • Learn about works of art that will be featured in the Art Out of the Box program
  • Learn how to share knowledge of art and culture with school-age children

You must be:

  • High school student age 16-18 entering grades 11 or 12
  • Available to attend two trainings on Saturday June 1 and June 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Available for 5-9 dates in the summer, June through August
  • Able to get transportation to trainings and program sites throughout Hennepin County
  • Able to lift 25 pounds
  • An active e-mail user for communication purposes
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications:

  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Outgoing and friendly attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a diverse community setting
  • Some experience working with children

 
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