join our team! Employment Opportunities
Executive Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the key leader driving a dynamic vision for the organization’s future, including leading its strategy and assuring the quality and impact of programs and services. Operating within a $1.5 million annual budget, the Executive Director embraces the transformative potential of the arts in youth development and in building equity and opportunity through the arts. Click here to view the full job description and apply.
Volunteer Artist Mentor
As volunteers in our Media Arts Mentoring program, Mentors provide support to students ages 10-18. Alongside the Lead Teaching Artist and a Teaching Assistant, Mentors are members of the teaching team. With classes of 8–12 students, Venice Arts’ aim is to provide a mentorship ratio of 1:4 or less. Ideal mentors are experienced artists in one of the following fields: photography, filmmaking, comic arts, and animation. We also welcome college students with a genuine interest in media arts and/or arts education who are looking to fulfill internships for academic credit. Click here to view full description and apply.
Program Intern
The Program Intern will work in the classroom and administrative office July to November 2024, providing support to the Venice Arts’ Media Arts Education & Mentoring Program. The ideal candidate has an interest in media arts (e.g., photography, filmmaking, animation and comic arts) and/or arts education. They should be familiar with basic computer skills such as typing, creating documents and file management. Having some experience with using Adobe software and digital cameras is a plus. Candidates should be organized and motivated, and be comfortable with working with youth in a community-based setting. Customer service experience or previous experience working in a public facing role is a plus.
During the four weeks of the Summer Media Arts Camp (July 8 - August 2) the Program Intern will work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. During July and the Academic Year (September-November) the intern will work approximately 15 hours a week after-school and on Saturday, with hours to be determined. Click here to view the full job description and apply.