Opportunities at First City Art Center offer the chance to become an integral part of our organization, dedicated to community-minded visual arts and culture.
FCAC currently has opportunities available for the following:
Summer Camp Teachers, Camp Counselors, and Volunteers
This summer will mark the 8th year of Creatisphere Summer Art Camp! Each year we are excited to welcome new teachers, counselors, and volunteers to our join our summer team. If you are interested please fill out the application below. If you have additional questions, please email Create@firstcityart.org
Teachers: We invite teachers and artists from various backgrounds and levels of experience to apply. Teachers are required to be available to teach at least 4 weeks, and will work an average of 20 hours per week. Those applying for teaching positions should have a BFA, or BA in a related field such as studio art, art education, and have experience teaching children ages 5-11.
Camp Counselors: The camp counselor position is great for those who want to gain classroom experience working with children in a fun and creative environment. Counselors provide classroom assistance to teachers, and are encouraged to lead fun games during outside time. This position is great for college students, or those who have worked with children and want to gain professional experience. Position is open to applicants age 16+.
Volunteers: Volunteers are an essential part of our summer team, donating their time and talents to making the program successful. This position is great for those with experience who want to give back to the community, or high school students with no experience working to earn volunteer hours. The position and hours are flexible. Many of our past volunteers have gone on to become camp counselors, and even teachers after finishing their degrees! Position is open to applicants age 14+.
2022 Summer Camp Application
Ceramics Internship – NEXT POSITION AVAILABLE to begin in 2022
The Ceramics internship is a 6-month position that provides emerging clay artists with professional experience in an active, public-access studio. Working under the supervision of the Ceramics Studio Manager and Ceramics Instructors, the intern gains an in-depth understanding of maintenance and operation of a variety of ceramics equipment, assisting in recycling clay, mixing glazes, firing kilns and working with clay artists of all levels. Interns work 20 hours per week and should expect to lift up to 50 pounds in their regular duties. A monthly stipend and studio access are provided. Internship terms run from February 1-July 31, August 1-January 30th.
Post-BFA Glass Internship – NEXT POSITION AVAILABLE to begin in 2022
The Glass internship is a 6-month position that provides emerging glass artists with professional experience in an active, public-access studio. Working under the supervision of the Glass Studio Manager and Glass Arts Fellow, the intern gains an in-depth understanding of maintenance and operation of a variety of glass-working equipment, assisting in programming and working with glass makers of all levels. Interns will work 20 hours per week and should expect to lift up to 50 pounds in their regular duties. A monthly stipend and studio access are provided. Internship terms run from February 1-July 31, August 1-January 30th.