Mariposa Arts Education - Volunteer
Our Mission: We nurture and invest in artists, culture, and the arts throughout Santa Cruz County.
Position: Volunteer/Internship for Arts Education Programming
Transportation Volunteer
Schedule: 2-3 hours/week - May-August 2023
Location: Watsonville Area
The job: The Transportation Volunteer supports the Arts Education Manager, Mariposa Arts Teaching Artist team and High School Student Teachers. Pick up Student Teachers at their high schools after school, and take them to their Mariposa Arts assignments in PVUSD Expanded Learning programs schools within PVUSD. Duties also include administrative support and communications surrounding driving student teachers to work. This position provides an integral part of the Mariposa Arts Program.
Temporary part time position, 2 days per week, 1/2 hour each day (more, if subbing) for the duration of the school year, from March 2026 - June 2026 and from Sept 2026 - May 2027.
Responsibilities
- Prompt reliable communication and response via email, phone, text as needed.
- Driving Mariposa Arts high school students to after school sites
- Administrative support around transportation and schedule coordination
- Develop and maintain good relationships with a diverse group of teachers, high school student teachers, administrative staff, and after-school site coordinators
- Notify management of any changes in scheduling, contact information, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Self-motivated and directed
- Strong communication skills in person, via telephone and by email
- Able to ask questions, share opinions, and disagree congenially
- Current Drivers Licence, Insurance, and your own vehicle
- Regular access to phone, email, and internet access
- Some experience working with HS age youth
Background check, TB test, and other District needed clearance required
Reports to: Katie Simpson, Arts Education Manager
To Apply: Email: katie@artscouncilsc.org | Call: 831.475.9600 x19
Supply Volunteer
Schedule: 10 hours/week - May-August 2023
Location: 375 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
The Job: The Supply Volunteer helps with inventory for art supplies, prepping project materials, and putting away supplies.
- Inventory - count all art supplies in our supply room.
- Prep material - cut paper, cardboard, etc. into specific sizes as needed. Refill paint bottles, liquid glue bottles, etc.
- Organizer - help organize and put away art supplies, and set up and break down for student teaching training.
Prerequisites
- Understanding of basic art education and youth development, and how they intersect to promote social transformation in the community
- A sincere desire to engage with the youth of Santa Cruz County
- Excellent interpersonal skills with high professionalism, and the ability to establish relationships based on mutual respect
- Practical problem-solving skills and ability to suggest options and alternatives
- Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision, and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Experience in the visual and/or performing arts
- Strong digital organization skills
- High expectations for quality
Reports to: Emily Estanquero, Arts Education Associate
To Apply: Email: emily@artscouncilsc.org | Call: 831.319.8840