Creative Leadership Academy Internship

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CREATIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: Intern

Organization Profile

E4 Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging, empowering, educating, and employing young talent of color to foster an equitable future. For over 16 years, we have led creative workforce development in Central Texas, impacting thousands of high school and college-aged individuals through innovative programs offered through the Creative Leadership Academy (CLA). 

We aim to ensure that young individuals are seen, heard, and hired. Through the CLA, college-aged BIPOC youth work alongside industry professionals on our immersive storytelling platform, What Once Was (WOW), enhancing their creative skills and gaining valuable work experience. CLA members also have the opportunity to mentor high school members of the Get Creative Clubs and develop core skills to prepare them for future participation in the CLA.

Mission:

We engage, empower, educate, and employ the young talent of color. An equitable future demands that they are Seen, Heard, and HIRED.

Our Culture

At E4 Youth, we cultivate a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and mentorship. Our team is dedicated to positively impacting young individuals’ lives, and we believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Position Summary

The CLA Internship at E4 Youth offers an immersive experience and professional development in the creative sector, with two distinct tracks for interns to choose from: Get Creative Club or What Once Was (WOW). Interns will have the opportunity to support E4 Youth initiatives through their selected track, allowing them to explore career paths aligned with their skills and interests. Whether engaging with creative club programming or contributing to the WOW platform, CLA Interns will build their portfolios, gain valuable industry insights, and network with professionals. This internship aims to equip participants with the skills and experience necessary for future success in the creative field.

 Position Responsibilities

Get Creative Clubs 

Mentorship and Role Modeling

  • Serve as a role model and mentor to high school students in the Get Creative Clubs.

  • Provide students guidance, support, and encouragement as they explore creative and professional opportunities.

Curriculum Facilitation

  • Collaborate with teachers to facilitate the employability curriculum for Get Creative Club students.

  • Focus on teaching soft skills such as critical thinking, team building, and media literacy.

  • Integrate creative and technical skills into the curriculum to enhance student learning.

Student Evaluation and Feedback

  • Coach and evaluate students as they develop creative projects and portfolios.

  • Provide constructive written feedback to help students improve their work and achieve their creative goals.

What Once Was (WOW)

Technical and Creative Skills Support

  • Utilize immersive media production (VR/AR) skills, audio/video production, visual design, journalism, photography, coding, web/application development, music composition/production, media production, writing, public speaking, and event planning to support classroom activities.

  • Provide hands-on assistance and demonstrations in these areas to enrich the student learning experience.

Team Collaboration:

  • Actively participate in weekly meetings with E4 Youth employees

  • Attend networking events to cultivate, maintain, and expand relationships with industry, school partners, and sister non-profit organizations.

    • Subsequently, candidates will design and implement multiple networking strategies, attending as many networking events as frequently as needed to meet marketing and communications goals and KPIs effectively.

  • Participate in and attend all E4 Youth Annual events, fostering connections with key stakeholders, sponsors, and community partners.

    • As part of this role, candidates are expected to attend our annual events, including Showcase, SXSW, Summer Training, and E4 events designed by Corporate Sponsors. Please note that additional events may be added with a minimum notice of 2-3 weeks, reflecting our commitment to growth and seizing opportunities as they arise.

Portfolio Development

  • Have a high-quality portfolio that is continuously being updated

  • Portfolios must maintain a rating of 3 and above 

  • E4 staff commit to having their portfolios reviewed by professionals at least 4 times a year

Qualifications

  • College-age 

  • Online portfolio and resume

  • Experience mentoring and coaching younger students (preferred)

  • Strong writing, communication, and creative problem solving skills (preferred)

  • Experience in immersive media production, audio/video production, visual design, journalism, coding, web/application development, music composition and/or production, media production, writing, public speaking, and event planning (preferred)

Position Details

Part-time, 10 hours per week

Application Instructions

Please submit your online portfolio, resume, and cover letter detailing your experience and how you align with E4 Youth’s mission. Send your application to Chelsey Barnes at chelsey@e4youth.org. 

Join us in shaping an equitable future for young talent of color!

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