Art & Creative Expression Internship

The Art & Creative Expression Intern supports youth social-emotional development through visual art, creative projects, and expressive activities. This role emphasizes healing-centered engagement, identity exploration, and emotional literacy through art.

Responsibilities:

• Design and facilitate art-based wellness activities and workshops
• Use creative expression to support emotional processing and self-esteem
• Create inclusive projects that honor diverse identities and experiences
• Collaborate with clinical and program staff to align activities with SEL goals
• Prepare materials, maintain safe art spaces, and document participation
• Support exhibitions, showcases, or culminating projects

Work Schedule:

Ability to work after school hours (approximately 1:30–5:30 PM), up to 20 hours/week (flexible)

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or recently completed a program in art, art therapy, education, or related field
• Experience working with children or adolescents
• Strong facilitation and classroom management skills
• Interest in trauma-informed and healing-centered practices

Salary and Application Information:

Unpaid Internship

Why Join Us?

• This internship offers hands-on experience in social-emotional programming, with flexible scheduling and training.
• High-quality clinical supervision by a licensed clinician (LMHC & CRC)
• Hands-on experience in a nonprofit, youth-serving environment
• Opportunities to design and lead original programming
• Exposure to clinical and case management practices
• Training in youth development, equity, and wellness frameworks
• Professional development and career pathway exploration

Please apply by sending your resume to:

Responsible to:

Senior Director of Programs and Wellness

Organization:

For over 100 years Girls Inc. of Worcester has inspired all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through comprehensive, research-based programming that supports social-emotional wellness, leadership development, and academic success. We provide life-changing programs to over 1,000 girls in Central Massachusetts, making us the region’s only facility-based, girl-centered organization.