Studio Apprentice - Winter Session

Rhode Island Commerce; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island is seeking a Studio Apprentice for the winter season. This on-site, part-time program pays $16 per hour and emphasizes learning industry-standard art and design skills.

Participants must be students aged 14–18, with no prior art experience required, and must maintain a minimum academic average and complete all paperwork with a guardian. Responsibilities include collaborating with peers and a professional Studio Coordinator, learning design

Qualifications

• Must be a current middle school or high school student (ages 14-18).
• No experience with art or design required.
• Maintain an academic average of C or above (tutoring is available).
• Attend BOTH school and work every day.
• Complete all hiring paperwork with a parent or guardian BEFORE starting the program.
• Must pass all BCI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn industry-standard art and design skills within the studio.
• Collaborate with peers and the Studio Coordinator to complete client projects.
• Develop professional workplace etiquette and social-emotional skills.
• Manage time and work within deadlines while producing high-quality results.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Professional etiquette

Education

Middle/High school student (ages 14-18)

Academic average C or above

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island

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• Base Pay $16.00 / Hour

Description

Salary: $16/hour

Classification: Temporary; Part-time; Seasonal: Winter; Hourly

Hours: 9 hours/week academic year

Overview: The Studio Apprentice works collaboratively with peers and with the Studio Coordinator, a professional artist, to complete projects for clients. Their main job is to learn industry-standard art and design skills appropriate to the studio, develop excellent professional workplace etiquette, and gain the social-emotional skills that support a positive, collaborative work environment.

Within Public Art, the Studio Apprentice will learn:

• The purpose of Public Art;
• Elements and principles of design;
• How to maintain a professional artist studio;
• How to collaborate with a team to create a high-quality product;
• How to kindly and compassionately give and receive constructive criticism;
• How to manage time and work within a deadline; and
• What it takes to become a professional artist and/or designer

Qualifications

• Must be a current middle school or high school student: ages 14-18
• No experience with art or design required
• Maintain an academic average of C or above (tutoring is available)
• Attend BOTH school and work every day
• Complete all hiring paperwork in collaboration with a parent or legal guardian BEFORE starting the program
• Successfully pass all BCI requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer , drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.