Passionate about the arts and youth mentorship? Join our Springfield-based youth arts center this summer to support transformative programming for middle and high school students. Gain hands-on experience in arts education while making a meaningful impact.

Summer Arts Education Intern

📍 Springfield, MA
🗓 June 22 – August 7 (Required Availability)
💰 $18/hour

Are you an artist who believes creative expression can change young lives?

Our Springfield-based youth arts center is seeking passionate college students to support transformative summer programming for middle and high school youth. This is more than a summer job — it’s an opportunity to mentor young artists, build leadership skills, and contribute to a vibrant creative community.

What You’ll Do

• Support classes and workshops in visual arts, dance, music, theater, digital media/photography/videography, and/or creative writing
• Assist teaching artists and help facilitate engaging, high-quality arts instruction
• Mentor and encourage middle and high school students from Springfield, MA
• Help prepare materials, manage studio spaces, and support performances/showcases
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, youth-centered environment

Who You Are

• Current college student or recent graduate
• Experienced in at least one artistic discipline
• Interested in arts education, youth development, nonprofit leadership, or community arts
• Enthusiastic about working with middle and high school youth in Springfield
• Reliable and available June 22–August 7, 2026
  • The week of June 22^nd is a training week and will not be a full week. Dates and times are currently TBD. There will be a gap between training and the program start. July 10^th will be for site set up. The program begins July 13^th.

Youth development experience preferred, but strong interest and commitment to mentorship are essential. Youth development training will be provided.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter highlighting your artistic experience and interest in youth work
• Three professional references (include name, email, and phone number for each)

Send materials to: Sami via email (sami@hyff.org) with Subject Line “Name & Summer HCA Intern”

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026