Children's Visual Arts Internship Remote

Job Overview

Job Description

# Children's Visual Arts Internship Incubator Program
100% Remote 100% Flexible

## Our Mission
Voice Up exists to connect people to their purpose. We believe that every individual has unique gifts and talents that, when discovered and nurtured, can create positive change in the world. Through our creative initiatives, we help people especially children find their voice, recognize their potential, and use their talents to inspire others.

## Overview
A 100% remote, 100% flexible internship in visual and creative arts for the "Voice Up" initiative at J Ellington Publishing LLC. This program focuses on creating artistic content for children, particularly centered around the "Purpose Fellowship" superhero series, while embodying our five core principles: collaboration, humility, patience, precision, and empathy.

## Program Structure

### Duration and Schedule
- Timeframe: May to early August
- Flexible hours (logged weekly)
- Weekly meetings on Saturdays at 4 PM Eastern Standard Time

### Internship Tracks (50/50 split)
1. **Purpose Fellowship Project**
- Creating background art and world-building elements for the superhero universe
- Designing environments based on international locations (USA, Nigeria, Ghana, India, UK, Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, etc.)
- Incorporating cultural elements while maintaining an imaginative aesthetic
- Supporting children's character designs with complementary artwork

2. **Personal Development Project**
- Develop your own creative project aligned with your artistic interests
- Receive mentorship and guidance from the Voice Up team
- Potential to implement your work in summer camps and educational settings

### Key Responsibilities
- Design artistic worlds and backgrounds for the Purpose Fellowship universe
- Create age-appropriate content for elementary and pre-teen audiences
- Participate in mentoring sessions with young artists
- Maintain a log of hours and accomplishments
- Attend weekly virtual meetings
- Assist with pilot programs in schools and summer camps (June-August)

## Our Five Core Principles
At Voice Up, everything we do is guided by these five principles:

1. **Collaboration** - We believe that by working together, we achieve what's impossible alone. Just like in our "Cloud of Doubt" story where the superheroes must combine their powers, you'll join a community of artists working toward shared goals.

2. **Humility** - We value the ability to put ego aside, admit when approaches aren't working, and remain open to learning. As Art Fuller says, "That's where you start actually making progress."

3. **Patience** - Creating meaningful work takes time and persistence. You'll develop this quality as you work with young artists and navigate the creative process.

4. **Empathy** - Understanding others' feelings and experiences is central to our mental health themes. You'll create art that helps children process emotions and connect with others.

5. **Precision** - We pay careful attention to details that communicate effectively to our audience. You'll learn to tailor your artistic approach to specific age groups while maintaining clarity of message.

## The Purpose Fellowship
- A superhero universe designed for elementary school students
- Characters embody our five core principles
- Stories address mental and behavioral health concepts in an engaging way
- Children create their own characters while interns develop worlds and backgrounds
- International settings provide cultural diversity and learning opportunities

## Qualifications
- Passion for children's art and visual storytelling
- Ability to adapt artistic style for different age groups (primarily K-5)
- Interest in world-building and character development
- Openness to mentoring younger artists
- Familiarity with digital art tools
- Understanding of ethical AI use in art creation

## Program Benefits
- Academic credit, volunteer experience, or potential stipend
- Portfolio development
- Mentorship opportunities (both receiving and providing)
- Practical experience in educational art projects
- Involvement in a values-driven creative community
- Experience with art project implementation in real educational settings

## Ethical AI Integration
We view AI as a supportive tool, like a calculator, allowing those without traditional artistic skills to communicate their ideas visually. You'll learn how to ethically incorporate AI while maintaining the human creative spark at the center of all projects.

## The Team We're Building
We're seeking individuals with a drive and fire inside them to achieve great things. At Voice Up, we believe that the most meaningful work happens when passionate people come together united by shared principles. Our team members:

- Have a clear sense of purpose and dedication to their craft
- Bring enthusiasm that inspires both colleagues and the children we serve
- Use their talents to bring people together across differences
- Apply our five principles to overcome challenges and create meaningful work
- See their creative abilities as tools for positive impact in the world

As Art Fuller says, "When you get those five principles right, that's when things really build a lot of positive momentum."

## Application Process
- Submit portfolio samples
- Interview with the Voice Up team
- Start date in early May

Join us in creating imaginative worlds that connect children to their purpose while addressing important concepts in mental and behavioral health. Together, we can build something greater than any of us could accomplish alone.