The Roxbury Youth Programs Internships equip young people ages 13-19 with skills in leadership, self-efficacy, and creativity through a lens of community history and social change. RYP will offer two internship programs for the 2022-2023 academic year, which will run concurrently from October 2022-May 2023.
- Internship 1: Learning Artists
Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4pm-6pm (drop-in program; daily attendance encouraged, but not mandatory)
The Learning Artists internship program is a stipended "learn-and-earn" program intended to provide teens with job readiness and life skills, while introducing the balance between academic work and extracurricular activities. Learning Artists will gain skills in photography and videography while exploring historical landmarks, public art, and community organizing efforts in Roxbury. Artists will make a social justice film for their final project in May.
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Internship 2: Community Artists
Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4pm-6pm (attendance at all classes is required)
The Community Artists internship program is a paid position intended to provide teens with realistic workforce development and support. This advanced photography + artmaking internship explores the intersections of art, activism, and community history. Interns will engage with topics such as gentrification and movement building as they learn skills in event planning, budgeting, and community organizing. Interns will plan and organize the UUUM Community Art Day + Film Screening as their final project in May.
MORE DETAILS- Interns must commit to the full 18-week long internship (October 24-December 15, 2022 and January 30-April 27, 2023); paid Orientation Week (October 24-October 27, 2022); Community Event on April 22, 2023
- RYP follows the Boston Public Schools calendar, meaning the center will be closed and interns will not work on snow days, school breaks, and federal holidays
- Interns can work up to 10 hours/week at minimum wage ($14.25/hour through December; $15/hour beginning Jan. 1, 2023) and will receive bi-weekly paychecks from UUUM
- All interns must plan to attend the end-of-program Community Art Day + Film Screening on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12-4 pm. Families and friends are encouraged to attend as well!
APPLICATION PROCESS- Our online application opens Monday, Sept. 26 and closes on Friday, Oct. 14 at 11:59PM.
- Our 2022-2023 Internship Information Session will take place on Monday, Oct. 3 from 2PM-3PM at the UU Urban Ministry. To RSVP, please email ryp@uuum.org with the subject line "Info Session".
- Interns will be hired on a rolling basis. It is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible to be considered as we have limited spots available.
- Interviews for qualified applicants are scheduled by RYP staff until all positions are filled.
- Applicants will be asked to provide legal proof of age, proof of school enrollment + report card, and proof of Boston residency in order to be hired and onboarded for this position.
- All applicants must submit this online application to be considered for a position. Resume and cover letter are optional. If you have additional documents to submit, please email them to ryp@uuum.org.
Questions?If you have questions, please contact our Youth Programs Manager, Tarik Bartel at tbartel@uuum.org or 617-851-0222. Please do not stop by our center unless you have made an appointment with a staff member. 