BAI COLLEGE MENTOR

About the Bloomberg Arts Internship

BACKGROUND

In 2012, Bloomberg Philanthropies created the Bloomberg Arts Internship program in New York City as a pipeline for public school students to college and careers in the arts. The program’s success led the foundation to expand its reach to many more cities including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, and Washington, DC. As Baltimore enters its ninth year, Arts for Learning Maryland is in search of 50 dynamic Baltimore City Public Schools rising seniors to make up the 2025 cohort. Interns are split into two cohorts for most workshops.

THE INTERNSHIP

This is a 7.5 week, full time paid internship program for students to gain meaningful work experience at arts and cultural organizations in Baltimore, explore careers in the arts through their work + trips + connections with local artists, and gain support in considering and applying to college. You can find more details about the intern experience ON OUR WEBSITE and/or in this INFORMATION SHEET.

Our Anti-Racist Practices

• We create inclusive environments where all students’ unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated, and where students’ identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are reflected all around them and matter through acknowledgment and affirmation;
• We examine biases and have an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education;
• We have a passion for students: an ability to build meaningful relationships and a desire to “go above and beyond” to create homeplaces where Black joy is cultivated and thrives;
• We have a commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.
• We are grounded in the values of: youth voice, creative expression, inclusion + accessibility, community care, intentional collaboration, and radical love.

Job Description

College Mentors play a key role in supporting interns throughout the program, particularly on Professional Development days. They work with the College Prep Consultants to deliver workshops related to finding and applying to college. They work closely with students in a variety of capacities, such as providing one-to-one support in making sure their interns are completing work, responding to feedback, and building their portfolios. They also complete site visits of interns when they are at work.

Program Dates

The program runs from June 23rd to August 13th with asynchronous and in person trainings starting in May. Hours vary. Please see the specific Dates and Details of the Program HERE and a College Mentors Schedule at a Glance HERE.

Responsibilities Include

• Facilitate weekly small group reflections with interns.
• Support weekly college prep workshops (led by the College Prep Consultants).
• Monitor student work and check in regularly for feedback and support.
• Support students in building and organizing their portfolios.
• Plan and travel with an assigned group on in-person Friday field trips and help facilitate discussions.
• Facilitate two Site Visits per week of your interns (virtual or in person, depending on the site) in weeks 3, 4 and 5.
• Support all staff in preparation for the final culminating event.
• Act as a positive, engaged role model to students, demonstrating professionalism while also building strong relationships and participating in workshops alongside them.
• Connect with all staff throughout the program, to modify the program along the way and ensure that each student is successful.

Qualifications

While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, the successful candidate will fit many of the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

• has completed at least two years of college (Note: If a BAI Alumni, must be from the classes of 2017-2022);
• has some mentoring experience;
• has the capacity to anticipate and resolve issues;
• is proactive, detail oriented and possesses strong communication, organizational and management skills;
• has excellent judgment when working with high school students;
• believes in holding interns to high expectations while individualizing the support to get them there;
• models professionalism, including putting phones and laptops away when we are asking interns to be fully present;
• has an affinity for the nature and value of the internship program and an understanding of the needs and capacities of high school students;
• has the ability and desire to collaborate;
• prioritizes humanity over agenda with both staff and students;
• has the ability to create inclusive environments where all students’ unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated, and where students’ identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are reflected all around them and matter through acknowledgment and affirmation;
• has the ability to examine biases and have an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education;
• has a passion for students: an ability to build meaningful relationships and a desire to “go above and beyond” to create homeplaces where Black joy is cultivated and thrives.

Compensation

The College Mentor position is a seasonal non exempt position and is not eligible for health benefits. College Mentors will work up to 267 hours @ $23/hour.

To Apply

For consideration, apply HERE by March 12th. All employees will be subject to a federal and state background check in accordance with state and federal law.

Interviews for selected applicants will take place on March 18 5:00-7:00 in the Zoom. Please hold this date!

Got questions? Reach out to Kristina Berdan ([email protected]) for more information!