Community Art Therapy Studio Mentor

Colorado Psychiatric; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 1,600 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Naropa Community Art Studio (NCAS) Mentors supervise students during the fall and spring semesters at the NCAS. Key dates for the Fall 2026 semester include: Orientation the week of September 7th, Studio Practicum the weeks of 09/14/2026 through 12/4/2026.

Key dates for Spring 2027 semester include: Orientation the week of 01/25/2027, Studio Practicum beginning the week of 2/1/2027, with NCAS activities ending the week of 04/26/2027.

Qualifications

• Commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and participate in JEDI professional development.
• Demonstrate understanding of privilege and oppression and its impact on equity, access and opportunity.
• Understand and embody Naropa University's values in work, communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students in the studio model of community-based Art Therapy with contemplative themes.
• Provide supervisory feedback on the studio-model of Art Therapy.
• Track art materials and ensure material availability.
• Review student journal assignments for reflective practice.
• Coordinate and assemble the group of community participants.
• Monitor safety needs for students and participants.
• Communicate with Art Therapy Faculty as needed.

Skills

Art materials expertise

Studio mentorship

Professional communication

Organization skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Art Therapy

Job description

Naropa Community Art Studio (NCAS) Mentors supervise students during the fall and spring semesters at the NCAS. Key dates for the Fall 2026 semester include: Orientation the week of September 7th, Studio Practicum the weeks of 09/14/2026 through 12/4/2026.

Key dates for Spring 2027 semester include: Orientation the week of 01/25/2027, Studio Practicum beginning the week of 2/1/2027, with NCAS activities ending the week of 04/26/2027.