We 't Wait​/Art Associates

POWER Youth Summer Employment Program Job Description Company Information

• Company Name:
  Why We Can’t Wait, Inc.
• Company Address: 220 Nathan Drive
• Site Address:
  Liberty Charter School, 3515 Gallatin Road
• Company Website:
• Company
  
  Description:
  
  Nonprofit Youth Development
• Nearest MTA Bus Stop:
  Hart Lane & Gallatin Pike

• Format:
  In-Person Only
• Positions Available: 10
• Technology Used:
  None
• Internship
  
  Title:
  
  Art Associates
• Internship Description/Learning Objectives:
  The selected associates will learn art and the different formats. They will participate in art daily and work their way up to a self-portrait or group mural. In addition, the associates will participate in social emotional learning sessions, i.e., job readiness, retention, job training, customer service, conflict resolution, anger management, mindfulness, financial management, and communication / public speaking. Our holistic approach will also feature fitness activities.
• Job Duties:
  
  Cleaning, sweeping, wiping tables, listening, engaging in art activities, workshops, and fitness activities.
• Preferred
  
  Competencies:
  
  A passion for art.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (4 hours daily, 20 hours per week)
• Dress Code: T-shirts, sneakers, jeans, warm‑ups; no short shorts
• Travel Required:
  
  None
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift 5–20 pounds
• Working Conditions:
  
  In Doors

Full program:
June 1st–July 17th

June 1st–3rd:
Interns attend assigned worksite for scheduled times.

June 4th: POWER Youth Summit at Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport.

June 5th–July 17th:
Team members on site at agencies Monday‑Friday at scheduled times. Standard work: 4 hours daily, 20 hours per week.

July 13th–17th: POWER Youth Summer Employment Program – End of Summer Celebration; team members can showcase their projects.

You will be paid $12.00 an hour and receive a summer program with project‑based employment for youth ages 14–15.

Experience Work projects can focus on the arts, leadership skills or community development. You will learn work‑ready skills for future employment. Opportunities are available in many areas of Nashville; select the opportunity based on your transportation access.