Lead Teaching Artist | 1001 Colors

Overview

Lead Teaching Artists are essential collaborators in creating public art and expanding access to creative careers for young people. These are paid, seasonal roles designed for working artists who want to share their skills, support emerging creatives, and contribute to community-centered public art projects. Lead Teaching Artists serve as the primary artistic and leadership leads for assigned projects, working directly with youth artists while guiding overall project vision, coordination, and team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Creative Project Manager to maintain production plan, timeline, and budget
• Lead development and execution of weekly plans to support artistic outcomes and career development
• Lead the plan/approach for the project's artistic design
• Provide hands-on technical artistic instruction to Teaching Artists and Apprentices
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment

Eligibility

• Must be 22+ years old at start of employment
• Strong artistic skills and proven ability to lead and mentor young people required

Commitment & Schedule

• 25–35 hours per week, May–July (9.5 weeks)
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00am–4:00pm
• Schedule may vary due to weather or project needs, especially for outdoor projects

Compensation

Hourly wage: $24.37–$34.72 per hour

Application Timeline

The application period for 2026 Teaching Staff Employment has passed. Applications for 2027 will be posted by late 2026.