Youth Mentor - Makerspace & Art Workshops

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is seeking a Youth Mentor to work with the Senior Manager of MuseumLab, helping design and run developmentally appropriate art and making workshops for middle and high school youth. The role emphasizes hands-on experiences in metalworking, woodworking, printmaking, fiber arts, and technology.

As a union, part-time position, it requires flexibility to support school groups, MACS programming, and weekend activities, while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Art Education or related field required.
• Minimum 2+ years with youth/teens in learning environments.
• Experience leading workshops or classroom activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops hands-on art experiences for programs and visitors.
• Acts as a caring adult liaison between youth and museum offerings.
• Facilitates field trips and workshops for school groups and MACS.
• Keeps tools and materials organized for workshop experiences.
• Prepares and resets MuseumLab spaces before and after workshops.
• Manages inventory and maintenance of youth program supplies.
• Creates a welcoming space for guests and supports after-hours events.

Skills

Youth engagement

Open-mindedness

Classroom management

Written and oral communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Art Education or related field

Tools

Woodworking

Metalworking

Fiber arts

Digital art

Job description

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is seeking a Youth Mentor to work with the Senior Manager of MuseumLab, helping design and run developmentally appropriate art and making workshops for middle and high school youth. The role emphasizes hands-on experiences in metalworking, woodworking, printmaking, fiber arts, and technology.

As a union, part-time position, it requires flexibility to support school groups, MACS programming, and weekend activities, while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive