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We are always open to hearing from artists and arts educators who would like to become instructors! Instructors are contract employees who are paid an hourly rate for the time they spend in the classroom.

At Artspace we offer art classes for all ages. Our shortest classes require a one-day commitment and our longest classes run for 2 weeks.

Instructors are contract employees who are paid an hourly rate for the time they spend in the classroom. 

  • Youth Class Instructors are compensated $30 per hour
  • Adult Class Instructors are compensated $40 per hour

Artspace is a place where it’s encouraged to experiment with different media, artistic techniques and teaching methodologies. When scheduling classes we work to make connections between our exhibitions, residencies, and tenant artists. 

If you have any questions regarding our instructor class proposal application or teaching with Artspace please contact Danny Peña at dpena@artspacenc.org.

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Summer Program Coordinator Internship

Internship dates: June 8–August 14 (off the week of June 29–July 3)

Pay: $5100 stipend

The Summer Program Coordinator is a member of the Engagement + Education Team at Artspace and reports directly to the Director of Education. This nine week, seasonal, temporary position begins on Monday June 8th, 2026 and ends on Friday August 14th, 2026. The Summer Program Coordinator will be expected to work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Onsite training on administrative duties, program procedures, and classroom preparations will be provided the week of June 8th, 2026 prior to the start of Summer Art Program on June 15th, 2026. The Summer Program Coordinator will be paid a $5,100.00 stipend across three months. Please note: Artspace Summer Art Program will not be in operation from June 29th-July 3rd, 2026 due to the holiday weekend and this position will not work during that period. Arrangements for college course credit are highly encouraged.

This position is in a downtown Raleigh office environment with a small team. Most work will occur in the office. Learn more about Artspace Summer Art Program at https://artspacenc.org/summer-art-program/. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Assisting with check in & check out procedures of students
  • Communicate with parents of students in-person, via email or phone 
  • Distribute lunches and supervise lunch hour on a daily basis
  • Gathering and purchasing supplies for classes each week
  • Oversee classroom preparations on a daily basis
  • Act as the liaison between Artspace staff, teaching artists and volunteers
  • Assist with ongoing evaluation of summer art classes
  • Enact end of day & end of week procedures
  • Perform administrative duties such as signage, roster and survey preparation and printing
  • Assist with greeting visitors and answering calls at the front desk as needed

  

Qualifications: 

  • Rising college junior or senior studying Art Education, Arts Administration, Visual Arts or a related field OR experience in programming, recreation, and art education
  • The ideal candidate has some experience in developing and/or managing youth educational programming (Summer Camps, Student Teaching Experience, Tutoring, Daycare or Afterschool care, etc.) 
  • Technology-savvy with experience in Microsoft and Google platforms
  • Highly organized and possesses problem-solving skills
  • CPR certification preferred but not required 
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds

 

How to Apply 

To apply for the Summer Program Coordinator position, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to our Director of Education, Danny Peña at dpena@artspacenc.org with the subject line including your last name and the position you are applying for. For example: “Smith_Program Coordinator”. Please submit application materials as Word documents or PDFs. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 20th, 2026 at 5:00pm EST. 

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