Quincy Art Center seeks applications for high school summer employee program

QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is seeking local high school students and 2023 graduates to apply for three paid summer student employee positions through our Illinois Arts Council Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Project Grant. There are two education assistant positions and a marketing sssistant position.

Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers in the visual arts and/or marketing and commit to the entire nine weeks. The student employee positions are scheduled for June 5 through Aug. 4 at 10 hours per week. Compensation is $13 per hour.

Students who participate in this program will gain valuable knowledge about the functions of a nonprofit organization from the lens of art education or marketing.

Application information is available at quincyartcenter.org. The application period is open now and will close May 18.

To apply, students should complete the online application form including a cover letter, samples of artwork/marketing work and resume. The online application portal is available at quincyartcenter.org under “Employment Opportunities.”

This project is funded by the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

The policy and intent of the Quincy Art Center is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political orientation, affectional orientation or gender identity status with regard to public assistance, disability, sex or age.

For any questions about this program, contact The Art Center at 217-223-5900 or visit quincyartcenter.org