The Visual Arts Department (VAD) Intern will play an instrumental role in helping administer our vibrant Visual Arts Program to underserved students, ages 6-19. Annually, VAD serves 1,400 students at various locations, and during the summer, the program will serve approximately 120 youth. The Intern will specifically mentor HOLA youth in the arts, create and share artwork and ideas about community arts practice, assist HOLA staff in workspace and special projects, and serve as an active presence in the HOLA Art Studio. This position will work approximately 40 hours/week from June through August 2024.
Ideal candidates for the HOLA’s Visual Arts Department Internship are passionate about the arts, curious about the arts education classroom, and enjoy spending time with children and supporting their efforts. Candidates should have an Interest in and commitment to arts education issues broadly, and alignment with HOLA’s mission to provide access to equitable arts education opportunities in under-resourced communities. Desired skills: Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Art-making skills and ability to provide age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate educational/program activities Excellent organizational skills, and a good work ethic. Receptive to feedback and guidance
HOLA began in 1989 as a small athletics program with the goal of providing physical and emotional safety for children living in Los Angeles’ Rampart/Westlake neighborhood. Since opening our doors, we have steadily grown to reach more than 3,100 students each year, ages 6-24, through an academic pipeline that serves students in first grade through postsecondary, a sophisticated visual arts program, a comprehensive music program, premier athletics leagues, focused Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) offerings, and a Family Services Department working to meet the basic needs of each HOLA student and family. Thousands of underserved youth have benefitted from HOLA’s high level of instruction, a dedicated staff of 145, and a volunteer corps of over 400.
Please submit a resume and cover letter through HOLA’s website at https://www.heartofla.org/careers. The position will be listed under current openings as “Visual Arts Department Intern.” No phone calls please.