The Mural Workforce Academy (MWA) is a program within Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory that introduces muralism as a career pathway for Los Angeles High School youth. This position is ideal for a muralist who has an interest in learning the administrative side of public art projects. The Mural Workforce Academy (MWA) Intern will work with lead muralists to help organize mural projects from start to finish, including scheduling, progress tracking, and facilitating discussions. They will support community engagement by gathering input from stakeholders to ensure designs reflect the community's values. Administrative duties include tracking budgets, paperwork, contracts, supply management, and documentation of all project phases. The internship offers opportunities to observe the artistic process while gaining insight into arts program management. Through training and professional development, the intern will build skills in leadership, project management, and public art administration. This position will work 15-20 hours a week from August to December.
Ideal qualifications for the Mural Workforce Academy (MWA) Intern position include a strong interest in managing public art or community-based projects. Candidates should have some experience or coursework in project management, event coordination, or similar roles that involve organizing tasks, scheduling, and meeting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for facilitating collaboration between participants, artists, and community stakeholders. The intern should have excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track progress, and handle logistics efficiently. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate teamwork and leadership abilities, working collaboratively while coordinating participants and managing project elements. Finally, a passion for the arts and enthusiasm for supporting artistic projects through administrative and managerial efforts will help the intern thrive in this position.
Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory supports and advocates for diversity in the creative arts, media, and technology industries. To create workforces that are inclusive and reflective of Los Angeles in ethnicity, age, gender, social/economic status and one that removes the barriers for our most historically excluded communities. We are led by the guiding principles of Workforce Development, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Trauma-Informed Healing-Centered Arts-Based Engagement, and Self-Care. Since 2016, BHAC has supported community members as they discover their own strengths, skill sets and realize their best possible selves. Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) is dedicated to work against systemic racism in the Creative Arts sector by creating a skilled workforce that is reflective of Los Angeles in race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status.
Knowledge of LA arts and cultural scene, diverse communities and neighborhoods are ideal. Special considerations for formerly justice-impacted applicants. Community and City College students highly encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and samples or portfolio to pc1@bharts.org with the subject line “MURAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY (MWA) INTERN".
