Become a Design Mentor for City Builders

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.