Summer Arts Job for College Students- Americorps and the Delaware Public Libraries
HOUSE LIGHTS SUMMER ASSOCIATES
Use your creative talents to design and lead a community service arts project. Be a part of the House Lights outreach team- work with fellow artists and community residents to understand and create a community profile with a focus on the past year that informs an artistic installation developed in partnership with the community. House Lights Summer Associates will develop a series of community art projects, including at least one visual installation and one performance. Plays, skits, music could all be part of the mix. This is a rare opportunity to hone your craft and learn to apply it in service to the community. This project is a collaboration with House Lights, LLC, Delaware State University and Delaware Libraries.
FAQs:
What are the dates of service?
- House Lights Summer Associates will begin training June 14th, be placed in their library teams on June 21st, and serve until August 20th
- We want to finish hiring by the end of May, so PLEASE encourage students to get their applications in ASAP!
What students is this right for?
- We need students who want to learn how to apply their artistic talents to public service. Students from any artistic field or discipline are encouraged to apply- whether a cellist or an actor or a digital creator, we want to welcome your talents! We will provide training to help students become effective organizers, public artists, and social entrepreneurs.
What is the compensation?
- With Americorps-funded positions, compensation is tied to cost-of-living in the community of service.
- For this program, students will be making ~$260/week (depending on the county they serve in)
- Students will also have an end-of-service award, which they can take either as a stipend ($345) or an education award which can be used for loan repayment ($1300)
What other opportunities are available?
- In addition to young artists to serve as House Lights Summer Associates, we are looking for Essential Needs Summer Associates, who will serve in a variety of roles across the library system. These Essential Needs positions are open to ANY student- they do not need to have any specific prior background or training
How can I find out more?
- Feel free to reach out to Alex Johnson at houselightsfellowship@gmail.com