Description

The Arts Nonprofit Intern will work closely with the Program Manager to coordinate and deliver art-based empowerment programming to the community. This position requires a minimum of a 9 month commitment.

This position will work 1-2 days each week in our Santa Clarita office (91355). This role is ideal for reliable candidates pursuing or considering work in the fields of arts education, youth work, community engagement, social work, or nonprofit management.

Responsibilities will vary widely but may include the following:

• Support Facilitators in the preparation of art materials for elementary and transitional age youth (TAY) programs
• Assist Program Manager in day to day operations to carry out Volunteer Program
• Assist Program Manager to coordinate Art Exchange, ML’s artist collaboration project
• Co-facilitate elementary programming (training provided; ML staff present for all sessions)
• Support monthly weekend art event in Pacoima and/or Palmdale
• Help plan 2026 Art Exhibit
• Develop supporting materials such as infographics, handouts, or game boards for trainings developed by Program Manager
• Help plan and run special family events

Desired Skills

• Reliability
• Ability to commit to a 9 month term
• Willingness to learn about and practice a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility and ease working in an emergent, fast-paced environment

• Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required

*A Live Scan background check is required for this position

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Description

The Fall YAF Intern will spend one day each week either in our Valencia office or at a partner site in LA County, and one Saturday each month supporting our young artist community programming.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Support Program Manager in developing and delivering youth and family events/workshops
• Prepare materials for youth/family programming
• Co-facilitate programs for families, elementary-aged children, and transitional aged youth (TAY) under supervision of ML Facilitators
• Assist with filming educational videos for Million Little’s elementary arts curriculum
• Research community resources to keep website updated for youth/families seeking support with food security, housing, mental health, etc
• Set up materials for volunteer shifts
• Clean, organize supplies for arts programs

Desired skills

• Reliability
• Interest in working with youth
• Willingness to learn about and practice a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility and ease working in an emergent, fast-paced environment

• Spanish proficiency is preferred, but not required
• Artistic inclination and interest in self-expression

*A Live Scan background check is required for this position

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Who: Adults and high school students ages 16+

What: Work alongside Million Little Facilitators to bring art-based, trauma-informed social emotional learning to youth! 

When: Program runs January-June 2024 and requires a commitment of 1-2 days per week during that time. Ability to start in Fall 2023 to support program preparation is preferred.

Internship Overview

Interns will devise and deliver art-based social emotional learning for our early childhood offering, Creativity in the Classroom & Beyond. This beloved program invites elementary students (K-3) to play and work together through literacy and art and promotes equitable access to creative exploration. Interns will support ML Facilitators in the preparation and transportation of materials, co-facilitation of content at school and community sites, and logging of field notes for this highly engaging, strengths-based program.

Requirements

• Age 16+
• Thoughtful engagement in ML’s Intern training
• A passing Live Scan background check 
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
• TB test (only for some partner sites)
• Commitment to in-person internship for 6+ months
• Ability to comfortably lift 30-40 pounds
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license/auto insurance
• Willingness to drive to program sites within LA County
• Ability to be flexible and creative under unexpected circumstances.
• Passion for working with children and families

What You Get

• Hands-on experience prepping and facilitating dynamic, strengths-based curriculum for youth
• Volunteer/course credit hours, if applicable
• Direct support from Million Little’s knowledgeable team of Artist Facilitators
• Rich connection with community and remarkable young people
• Knowledge that you’re encouraging a young person to pursue their goals and affirming their value and place in this world

To Apply

• Complete ML Volunteer Application, selecting [Intern] and denoting [Creativity in the Classroom & Beyond] under “Additional Information”
• Submit your resume, creative portfolio, and/or artist website/social media through ML Volunteer Application
• Complete an interview with ML Program Manager to share more about yourself and learn more about ML’s Internship Program