Design Education Fellowship

Job Summary:

Thrive Inc. and Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual for a one-year Design Education Fellowship. This fellow will play a crucial role in developing and implementing after-school workshops for Thrive Inc. and undergraduate graphic design courses for PCCUA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design and education.

Key Responsibilities:

At Thrive Inc.

Apx. 10-12 hours per week remote.. In-Person: One week per month during school year operating hands-on workshops M-F 3:30pm-6:30pm

• Serve as the primary executor of Thrive’s after-school workshops with responsibilities including but not limited to: content planning and curriculum design; creating and communicating program calendar; scheduling and coordinating with visiting art/design teachers; monitoring and managing program database and program objectives and goals.
• Communicate effectively with local youth, parents, and families to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance program offerings and outreach. At PCCUA, (Helena, AR Campus) each in-person courses to Graphic Design undergraduates Mon. & Tues. mornings. Teach remote courses to Graphic Design undergraduates Wed. & Thurs. Subjects include drawing, graphic art and design, and digital photography.
• Create and deliver educational content using Blackboard.
• Manage the University of Arkansas, School of Art, Master’s of Design student tutors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an emphasis in
• Non-profit or Art and Design preferred.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in afterschool or out-of-school time programs,nonprofit sector, or community development. Teaching experience highly preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, publishing,
• video calling) and social media platforms.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience using Blackboard or another learning management system as an instructor is a plus.
• Other Requirements:
• Preference for candidates can teach in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays.