Creative Generation encourages systemic change by working within and disrupting the current structures of the arts/cultural, education, and social change sectors. Recognizing the negative impacts of traditional internship structures, the organization seeks to mentor new professionals with the necessary tools, training, and resources that will aid them in changing the landscape for the future. With a commitment to our values of honoring diversity and enabling radical inclusion, Creative Generation will work with individuals from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the sectors in which the organization works.
Residents will work directly with numerous members of the team at Creative Generation in these areas, research, learning, leadership and communications. Prospective residents will develop specific skills applicable in arts and culture, education and youth development, and social and policy change. They will hone their commitment to and clarity of identity and values, skills in written communication, presentation for learning, research, project management, and media/artistic practice.
The Program will span from June 6th - August 19th (this can be flexible to meet the needs of participants) and is broken into three equal parts: professional learning and mentorship opportunities, work experience on current projects and organizational objectives, and leadership experience through a guided capstone project of your choice.
The ideal candidates will share Creative Generation’s commitment to our values, particularly Pursuing Justice, Honoring Diversity and Enabling Radical Inclusion, and Fostering Intergenerational Collaborations. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning in the above areas and beyond, as well as a demonstrated record of completing complex tasks, proficiency in digital interactions and virtual communications, and the capability to hit the ground running. Candidates should be able to perform all of these functions individually as well as effectively manage and prioritize their work within teams.
Positions available during Summer 2022:
Communications & Community Building
Learning, Leadership, & Community Knowledge
Research Analysis & Documentation
Residency Application Timeline
Please complete this form by Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:59pm EST, or download, print, and mail your application, resume, and cover letter to 27 East 5th St., Frederick, MD 21701 (Attn: Residency Program at Creative Generation), and postmarked by April 22, 2022.
Applicants will be notified of advancement to interviews on or by Friday, April 29, 2022, with interviews taking place the week of May 9-13, 2022.
Interviewees will be notified of offers on Monday, May 16, 2022.
Decisions to accept or deny offers will be due by Monday, May 23, 2022, at 10:00am EST.
If questions arise please contact André Solomon (andre@creative-generation.org) with the subject line "Residency Program at Creative Generation."