Background
Carpenter Art Garden’s mission is growing young creatives through art, education, and vocational programs.
Carpenter Art Garden serves the Binghampton neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. We partner with the Binghampton community to develop and implement vibrant programs that cultivate creativity, a love of learning, relationship-building, leadership, and neighborhood pride.
Details
INTERNS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
Just BE Summer Intern
The Just BE Summer Internship at Carpenter Art Garden provides college-aged interns with a hands-on experience in arts education, mindfulness, and community engagement. Interns will work directly with young artists, facilitate creative workshops, and support program operations while developing valuable leadership and professional skills.
This internship is ideal for individuals passionate about art, youth development, and social change, particularly in historically marginalized communities.
Responsibilities
Program Facilitation & Youth Engagement
Assist in leading mindfulness and movement activities to help students ground themselves.
Support arts-based workshops (mosaic, pottery, painting, mural work, etc.) by guiding students and preparing materials.
Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering a welcoming and encouraging environment for youth.
Program Support & Logistics
Help with program setup and breakdown, ensuring spaces are clean and organized.
Document youth progress through photos, videos, or journaling.
Assist with inventory management of art supplies and materials.
Community Engagement & Special Projects
Participate in community mural or garden projects.
Support planning and execution of exhibitions, showcases, or community events.
Contribute to social media content creation (optional, based on skillset).
Professional Development & Reflection
Attend weekly intern meetings for feedback, goal-setting, and skill development.
Engage in daily mindfulness and reflection practices to enhance personal and professional growth.
Complete a final reflection project summarizing their internship experience.
Overview
Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
Required Qualifications
College-aged student (18+), enrolled or recently graduated (preferred but not required).
Passionate about arts, youth development, and social justice.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Open to learning and practicing mindfulness-based approaches.
Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in community spaces.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with youth or community-based programs.
Background in art, education, social work, or nonprofit work.
Basic proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
Skills in photography, videography, or graphic design (Canva, Adobe Express, etc.).
Bilingual (Spanish or French) is a plus but not required.
Internship Benefits
Hands-on experience in community arts education and nonprofit work.
Professional development in leadership, project management, and facilitation.
Networking opportunities with local artists, educators, and community leaders.
Opportunity to create personal and professional projects.
A meaningful role in uplifting and empowering youth through creativity and mindfulness.
Compensation
$20.00 per hour
INTERNS WILL WORK 28 HOURS PER WEEK ONSITE AND ATTEND A MANDATORY OFFSITE PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY PER WEEK WITH THEIR COHORT.
Internship Period: June 2 – August 4
Orientation will be Monday, June 2 from 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite, Monday–Thursday, 9AM–3PM
PROGRAM DAY:
On Fridays, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Arts Intern 2025, you must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and:
Currently enrolled as a full-time rising junior (a current sophomore)
– or –Currently enrolled as a full-time junior – or –
Currently enrolled as a full-time senior graduating by fall 2025.
You must either reside or attend college in Memphis.