Youth Art Assistant

Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts 24 Eliot Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Date Posted:

May 08, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Artistic/Programming Type:

Part-Time

Youth Art Assistant Description:

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

June 22 - August 28, 2026 (potential for extended part time hours during October 2026 - May 2027)

Hours/week:

30 hours per week Typical hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm

In-Person:

 253 Amory St, Jamaica Plain . .

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Art Assistant to support our Teen Bridge Artists in Residence program. Teen Bridge serves a cohort of 10-12 high school students who are participating in a visual arts, woodworking, and creative economy intensive. This role involves supporting teens during art activities and through mentorship, as well as creating a nurturing environment w teens can thrive artistically and personally. The position offers opportunities for professional development and growth within the artsmunity. Additionally, the youth art assistant will be able to practice mentoring teens and assisting with visual arts activities in an educational context. The Youth Art Assistant will work during Teen Bridge open studio and classes, support with photography documentation, as well as assisting with set up and clean up.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm, June 22 - August 28, 2026 (potential for extended part time hours during October 2026 - May 2027). This summer Teen Bridge youth will work with our Artist in Residence Corey Watanabe, a multi-disciplinary artist with a background in landscape architecture. Over the course of his residency, Watanabe will introduce students to tactile media, including cyanotype, botanical ing, natural dyes, and sensory charcoal—materials that speak directly to the ephemerality of the landscape. This journey will culminate in the creation of a large-scale "Resonance Tapestry," a collaborative quilt that weaves together the interconnected themes found among each student's "Garden of Resonance." . .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing visual arts feedback to teens, focusing on skill development and artistic exploration
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students
• Engage with students' diverse backgrounds and experiences, promoting an inclusive environment
• Attend program meetings and training sessions as required .

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REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

The employee is regularly required to perform the following with or without reasonable amodation:

• Climb 1 to 2 flights of stairs
• Walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time on uneven terrain such as the Eliot Schoolyard
• Frequently bend, lean, and kneel
• Lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds Environmental factors include:
• LED lighting
• Noise from woodworking and other machines in vicinity of workspace OR when walking through wood shop and other classrooms.
• d workspace with other employees
• Forced air heating (in Annex) and/or radiator heat (in Schoolhouse)
• Limited air conditioning

Qualifications:

• Ages 19-24
• Enjoys making art; has some experience with or is interested in learning woodworking.
• Enjoys working with teens and providing supportive feedback.
• Amitment to fostering an inclusive and joyful environment for all students.
• Lived experience with diverse Boston neighborhoods is highly desirable.
• Photography/video experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus