Main Gallery-Young Artist

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Main Gallery is a summer program implemented by Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services providing meaningful employment in the arts for young people of Racine. Working under the guidance of experienced professional artists, participants are taught valuable job skills, while also learning artistic techniques and creative expression. This is a paid program requiring young artists to work approximately eighteen (18) hours per week. **There will be field trips included in this program**

Essential Duties

Program information:

Applicants are expected to work Monday - Thursday, 18-20 hours per week, for six weeks beginning June 24th, 2024.

Applicants must fully commit to the program: If time conflicts (vacations, camps, summer school, etc.) exist that would cause an absence of more than two work days from June 24th to August 2nd, 2024, acceptance to the program will not be considered.

There are two programs:

• Creative Writing
• Furniture painting

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to be considered for employment in the Main Gallery Program, the following is required:

• Applicant must be 14-18 years of age.

• Applicants must be a resident of Racine County. (Preference will be given to City of Racine Residents).

The application must be accompanied by:

Typed Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, employer, minister, etc.

Typed Essay (Handwritten will not be accepted): 175 word essay explaining why you want to be involved in Main Gallery. Include why you feel you should be hired and what positive attributes you will bring to the program.

Income Verification Form: Parent or guardian must complete the attached Income Verification Form. This information is required by the City of Racine for statistical purposes. All information will be kept confidential. Acceptance to the program is not based on income level.

Supplemental Information

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.