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McGaw YMCA
Meta Media Mentor
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What they do
An Artist or Illustrator develops ideas and works with different materials to create art, including crafts and fine art such as painting. May specialize in drawing and creating visual images, designs or pictures for books and other publications or for commercial products, or detailed drawings for scientific or medical illustrations. Creates drawings by hand and uses computers to create or develop images.
$55,318 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
MetaMedia is a digital media STEAM focused after-school and hangout space open exclusively to middle school youth. Our mentors support 'makers' (youth) in exploring passions and projects, building community, and showcasing their work. The mentor will implement STEAM curriculum daily and enhance the mindset and skillsets of makers while preparing them for high school. Our mentors support 'makers' (youth) in exploring passions and projects, building community, and showcasing their work. The mentor's primary responsibility is to build positive relationships with makers and use the relationship as a tool to support their learning. The mentor will use equipment including but not limited to MacBook air laptops, video game consuls, virtual reality headsets, and 3D printers. Stronger applicants have experience in photography, DIY projects, stop motion animation, cardboard design, fashion, circuits, woodcarving, fabrication, and/or 3D design.