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Applicants to ArtistYear must be:

• Highly skilled in their artistic craft, holding a degree in an artistic field or having a comparable combination of education and experience in their artistic field.
  • For example: Art history, art therapy, creative writing, dance, digital media, fashion design, fine arts, piano, photography, screenwriting, filmmaking, music composition, music education, theater, viola, etc.
• U.S. citizenship, national, or legal resident.
  • Due to the hiring restrictions as an AmeriCorps program, ArtistYear may only accept applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or legal residents
• Able to dedicate up to 11-months to a full-time national service year.
• Able to successfully pass all necessary background checks and clearances for working with youth.

We look for applicants who possess the following characteristics:

• Dedication to the highest level of artistic excellence, deep commitment to service and belief in the artistic potential of every child.
• Aptitude for organization, self-motivation, and problem-solving;
• Ability to remain flexible and manage changing priorities and demands on time;
• Exceptional judgment:
  • Interpersonal maturity, compassion, and wisdom;
  • Respect for individuals’ and diverse experiences;
  • Ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds and experiences.
• Effective communication:
  • Easily engages others and demonstrates genuine interest in the thoughts, ideas, and opinions of others;
  • Comfortable with public speaking, writing, preparing presentations and/or speeches;
  • Possesses the ability to actively listen.

ArtistYear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of ArtistYear to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status. 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for each pool. Resident Teaching Artist positions begin in August and September 2025 (dependent on your service location).