Visual Arts Program Intern

A Place Called Home; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A Place Called Home invites applications for the Visual Arts Program Intern in Los Angeles, CA. The intern will assist with CALE planning, create graphics, and assist with social media content while collaborating with the Visual Arts and Event Planning teams.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurial growth, community engagement, and hands-on experience in event management and graphic design, tailored to a high-energy youth-center setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Beginner skills in Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
• Resides in or attends an LA County college/university.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning for CALE and related events.
• Support administrative duties for CALE.
• Create graphics and social content for CALE.
• Collaborate with Visual Arts and Event Planning teams for the expo.
• Support other Visual Arts team members as needed.

Skills

Flexible

Creative

Problem solver

Professional

Detail-oriented

Resourceful

Innovative

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: APCH Main Building - Los Angeles, CA 90011

Position Type: Internship

Salary Range: $18.47 - $18.47 Hourly

Job Category: Education

A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Visual Arts Program Intern

Department: Visual Arts

FLSA Status: Temporary (400 hours)

Summary

As Visual Arts Program Intern at A Place Called Home you will be primarily responsible for supporting in the planning of APCH's 4th annual Comic Art and Literacy Expo (CALE), held in March each year. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to build skills and experience around event planning and management, graphic design, community engagement, and more, all while serving the South Central Los Angeles community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning for CALE
• Assist with any administrative duties involved with CALE
• Create graphics and social media content for CALE
• Work with the Visual Arts and Event Planning team to prepare for the event.
• Support other Visual Arts team members in carrying out department tasks
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this important job successfully, the Visual Arts Program Intern must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to his/her own ongoing personal and professional development. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance.

Technical and Performance Skills

• Flexible
• Creative
• Problem solver
• Professional
• Dedicated to excellence
• Detail-oriented
• Resourceful
• Innovative and creative
• Google Workplace
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• LA County Resident and or attending and LA County college or university
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in an LA County college/university and have completed 1 semester or the equivalent by June of the current year
• Beginner skills in Adobe Creative Cloud

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
• Walking, standing required on daily basis
• Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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