Design Education Fellowship

Job Summary:

Thrive Inc. and Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is seeking a motivated

and dedicated individual for a one-year Design Education Fellowship. This fellow will play a

crucial role in developing and implementing after-school workshops for Thrive Inc. and

undergraduate graphic design courses for PCCUA. The ideal candidate will have a strong

background in graphic design and education.

Key Responsibilities:

At Thrive Inc.

Apx. 10-12 hours per week remote.. In-Person: One week per month during school year

operating hands-on workshops M-F 3:30pm-6:30pm

● Serve as the primary executor of Thrive’s after-school workshops with responsibilities

including but not limited to: content planning and curriculum design; creating and

communicating program calendar; scheduling and coordinating with visiting art/design

teachers; monitoring and managing program database and program objectives and

goals.

● Communicate effectively with local youth, parents, and families to understand their

needs and provide appropriate solutions.

● Collaborate with community partners to enhance program offerings and outreach.

At PCCUA, (Helena, AR Campus)

● Teach in-person courses to Graphic Design undergraduates Mon. & Tues. mornings.

Teach remote courses to Graphic Design undergraduates Wed. & Thurs. Subjects

include drawing, graphic art and design, and digital photography.

● Create and deliver educational content using Blackboard.

● Manage the University of Arkansas, School of Art, Master’s of Design student tutors.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s Degree required. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with an emphasis in

Non-profit or Art and Design preferred.

● Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in afterschool or out-of-school time programs,

nonprofit sector, or community development. Teaching experience highly preferred.

Skills:

● Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

● Proficiency in computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, publishing,

video calling) and social media platforms.

● Teaching experience preferred.

● Experience using Blackboard or another learning management system as an instructor is

a plus.

Other Requirements:

● Preference for candidates can teach in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays.