The Creative Time Mentorship for
Diversity in the Arts – 2 openings

Creative Time, NYC's most exciting public art presenter, offers a unique opportunity for African American and Hispanic/Latino candidates to gain first-hand experience in contemporary art and non-profit management through a 10-week paid mentorship.  Aimed at diversifying the nonprofit arts sector and helping students underrepresented in the visual and cultural arts, the program pairs outstanding undergraduate and graduate students with mentors in the programming and fundraising teams to gain valuable knowledge of the field, establish connections for future employment, and develop marketable skills.  Students will participate in a wide range of activities and enjoy exposure to the inner-workings of the organization through departmental and staff meetings, planning retreats, and more.  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to take on a substantial research or management project under the supervision of their mentor.

This paid position is available to current undergrad or graduate students with an interest in and curiosity about contemporary and public art and a desire to explore career opportunities in the field of non-profit culture.

STIPEND:
The accepted applicant(s) will receive a stipend of $4,000 for 10 weeks, with a minimum time commitment of 3-4 days a week.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have an interest in the contemporary arts field as well as a sense of humor and enthusiasm. In addition, solid writing, research, and computer skills are helpful, as is a professional and comfortable phone manner. Skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, FTP, HTML, art handling, and Excel are highly desirable, though not necessary. A willingness to learn and tackle new and unexpected projects is key! Applicants should have a high attention to detail and be very organized, motivated, and self-directed.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 2nd