APL Education Program Assistant - Summer 2025

This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Click here to learn more about the program, its benefits, and the UChicago community of supporters. By applying to this internship you agree to follow the Student Recruiting Guidelines.

• Fellowship Stipend Range $3,000 - $3,500
• Internship Time Commitment: approximately 150-200 hours over 9weeks
• Remote/Hybrid: Interns are expected to work during organization’s business hours of operations
• This position is not benefits eligible
• Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity.
• If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.
• Odyssey Scholars, First Phoenix, students from selective Interdisciplinary Career Cohorts, and Dean’s & President’s merit award recipients may be eligible to receive funding for this opportunity. If you’ve received an internship offer for this opportunity, please inform your Career Advancement adviser/career cohort program coordinator to review funding eligibility before accepting an offer. Students without guaranteed summer funding who receive an offer need to consider this as an unpaid opportunity and will be able to apply for the Media, Arts & Design Grant

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Organization Summary 

Arts + Public Life (APL) at University of Chicago, provides platforms for artists and access to arts programming through artist residencies, arts education, cultural entrepreneurship, and arts-led programs and exhibitions. Arts + Public Life advances and promotes a robust, collaborative, and evolving relationship between the University of Chicago and the South Side’s vibrant civic, cultural, and artistic communities.

Job Summary 

APL offers in-depth arts programming to Chicago South Side Youth cultivating creativity, social development, and leadership while inspiring them to find and create their places in the world. Our project-based approach allows students to respond to real-world demands while learning from their lived experiences and their peers. The Arts + Public Life Education Department is seeking an Education Program Assistant to support the needs of the department’s summer term of teen arts education programs. The Education Program Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Education and supports the day-to-day operations and lesson facilitation of the Teen Arts Council. This is a part-time, in-person, internship position that works daytime hours with occasional (1-2) evenings. 

Desirable Skills and Qualifications
● Cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
● Ability to work with various communities, organizations, and educational institutions
● Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
● Ability to work independently, be flexible, and manage multiple priorities
● Exceptional communication and organizational skills
● Have access to reliable transportation (public transportation is acceptable)

Duties and Responsibilities
● Support teaching artists to advance APL’s education pedagogical values
● Organize the acquisition of materials and supplies for programs
● Purchase food and beverages for program participants
● Assist with preparing learning spaces before and after the meeting/class sessions
● Maintain Term calendar
● Help organize the Teen Arts Showcase and other special projects/events
● Ensure the completion of the participant pre and post surveys
● Collaborate with instructors to plan, organize, and schedule visiting professionals and field trips
● Ensure all required data (i.e attendance, enrollment, surveys, stipend amounts, etc.) are entered into the appropriate database systems.
● Research and analyze data for program reports, grants, and project proposals
● Attend department team meetings
● Provide support for recruiting, interviewing, and retention initiatives
● Other duties as assigned Send a resume and cover letter to jhinojosa1@uchicago.edu. Enter APL Education Program Assistant in the subject line.

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