Are you a professional designer and interested in getting involved in our City Builders Design youth program? We are looking for three (3) qualified design professionals to become design mentors during our 12-week program this fall. Design mentors will receive a stipend for participation along with the reward of developing the next generation of designers. Apply by Friday, August 26 to be considered.
Design Mentor Roles and Responsibilities
Provide mentorship to students throughout the 12-week program
Assist the Youth Innovation Director and the Storefront team to design hands-on activities and implement them during workshops.
Assist students with projects, studio time, and various tasks during the weekly workshop.
Review student projects and provide constructive feedback.
Design Mentor Requirements
Currently working or has experience working in a design career such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, graphic design, etc.
Commit to a minimum of 10 in-person workshop sessions (2.5 hours each) out of the 12 workshops offered. Weekly workshops will take place on Tuesday or Thursday evenings this fall.
Be available to meet for two hours between workshops as needed.
Experience with teens ages 13-18 preferred but not required.
Pass a background check.
The City Builders fall semester will take place at Storefront’s office at 205 E Broad Street. The program will kick off on September 29 and will run through mid-December.
About City Builders Design Workshop:
The City Builders Design Workshop is a semester-long program for teens ages 13-18 with a vision to engage the next generation of designers and grow urban youth leaders.