Visual Arts Program Intern

Visual Arts Program InternAPCH Main Building - Los Angeles, CA 90011OverviewSalary Range $18.47 - $18.47 Hourly Position Type Internship Category EducationDescriptionA PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)Position Title: Visual Arts Program InternDepartment: Visual ArtsFLSA Status: Temporary (400 hours)SummaryAs Visual Arts Program Intern at A Place Called Home you will be primarily responsible for supporting in the planning of APCH's 4th annual Comic Art and Literacy Expo (CALE), held in March each year. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to build skills and experience around event planning and management, graphic design, community engagement, and more, all while serving the South Central Los Angeles community.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Assist in planning for CALEAssist with any administrative duties involved with CALECreate graphics and social media content for CALEWork with the Visual Arts and Event Planning team to prepare for the event.Support other Visual Arts team members in carrying out department tasksPerform other tasks as assignedQualificationsQualificationsTo perform this important job successfully, the Visual Arts Program Intern must be able to fulfill all of the elements of the Job Description to the highest standard, and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy, collaborative environment with open communications. The ideal candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to his/her own ongoing personal and professional development. All employees are expected to contribute to ongoing growth and improvement in their departments via excellent job performance.Technical And Performance SkillsFlexibleCreativeProblem solverProfessionalDedicated to excellenceDetail-orientedResourcefulInnovative and creativeGoogle WorkplaceAdobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere)Education/Training/ExperienceHigh School Graduate or EquivalentLA County Resident and or attending and LA County college or universityApplicant must be currently enrolled in an LA County college/university and have completed 1 semester or the equivalent by June of the current yearBeginner skills in Adobe Creative CloudPhysical And Mental DemandsAble to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth centerWalking, standing required on daily basisSitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of timeLift up to 25 pounds occasionallyA Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.Please let us know if you are an APCH Alumni/aeBackground screening requiredA Place Called Home Participates in E-Verify