Visual Teaching Artist – Harlem

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boys Club of New York is seeking a Visual Teaching Artist to lead hands-on art experiences for boys 6-12 at our 321 East 111th St location in New York, NY. This part-time, non-exempt role involves creating engaging art activities, demonstrations, and youth mentorship.

You will design projects, support daily studio operations, and foster creativity while upholding safety practices and clear reporting for program progress.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent; two years related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated artistic practice in one or more visual art disciplines.
• Experience with digital tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) preferred.
• First Aid/CPR and fingerprinting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate engaging visual art experiences for groups of four to twenty boys aged 6-12.
• Produce and demonstrate artwork using a range of fine art techniques and materials.
• Share personal artistic process to inspire participants.
• Assist with daily setup, cleanup and organization of studio materials and equipment.
• Model and enforce health and safety practices for each member.
• Engage with members to encourage positive interactions and creative confidence.
• Support participants in developing their artistic voice and projects.
• Reflect on programming and engagement to assess strengths and growth.
• Contribute ideas for program development including new projects and materials.
• Submit program reports and track supplies and activity documentation.
• Maintain an organized workspace and report damaged or misused supplies.

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Two years related experience

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Position Visual Teaching Artist Location 321 East 111th St New York NY 10029 Salary Range 3000 Hours 12 hours per week Employment Type Part Time Non Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876 The Boys Club of New York BCNY is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men ages 7 to 21 by providing effective programs and a supportive community BCNY provides evidence based programs to address the evolving social emotional health creative educational and vocational needs of our members in meaningful lasting ways BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact

Job Summary

We have an opportunity for an engaging Visual Artist to lead art experiences ie sculpture painting illustration graphic design digital media etc for boys ages 6-12 The Visual Artist will create and facilitate hands on artistic experiences for groups of four to twenty boys fostering creativity exploration and self expression through visual art We are seeking a reliable highly motivated candidate with a strong personal artistic practice and the ability to inspire young artists

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate engaging visual art experiences that provide opportunities for creative exploration experimentation and skill building.
• Produce and demonstrate artwork using various fine art techniques and materials.
• Share personal artistic process and practices to inspire and guide participants.
• Assist with daily set up clean up and organization of studio materials and equipment.
• Model and enforce adherence to sound health and safety practices for each member.
• Engage with members and use appropriate strategies to encourage positive interactions and creative confidence.
• Support participants in developing their artistic voice and completing individual or collaborative projects.
• Reflect on artistic programming materials and participant engagement to assess strengths and areas for growth.
• Contribute ideas for program development including new projects materials and creative approaches.
• Complete and submit program reports as required including supply requests and activity documentation.
• Ensure proper care of all studio materials maintain an organized workspace and report any damaged or misused supplies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in visual arts youth development community arts or related fields.
• Associates degree AA or equivalent from a two year college or technical school; or two years related experience andor training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; junior level or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated artistic practice in one or more visual art disciplines.
• Experience with digital tools eg Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Premiere Pro After Effects preferred.
• DOH and DOE fingerprinting desirable.
• First Aid and CPR Certification desirable.
• Knowledge of computer graphics web design animation and digital media.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond to varying participant needs.
• Experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth and an understanding of the social and cultural issues facing urban families preferred.

The Boys Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by law If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation please contact Human Resources