Animation Teaching Artist
The Animation Project (TAP)
Salary: $50.00/hour
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About Our Organization
The Animation Project (TAP) is an NYC-based nonprofit that uses digital arts technology to support youth and young adults in their personal and professional growth. Since 2008, TAP has served over 10,000 New Yorkers from all five boroughs. We envision a world where all young people know that they belong—and that they are worthy of a thriving and successful future. The Animation Project combines arts education, therapeutic support and workforce development to support young people of all backgrounds in developing their creative and technical artistry, while also nurturing the socioemotional and psychological skills needed to thrive in today’s workplace. TAP’s unique approach is co-facilitated by animation teaching artists and creative arts therapists, blending therapeutic practice with industry-aligned training, equipping young people to process lived experiences and build pathways to creative careers.
Job Position Summary
The Animation Project (TAP) seeks a Creative Arts Therapist for a group @ Crossroads Juvenile Center.
Length: Temporary, 5-week PT position
Schedule: 2 two-hour long sessions per week for 4 weeks (8 sessions total)
October start date and time TBD
Prior site clearance and training required
Location: Crossroads Juvenile Center, 17 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Hours: Up to 10 hours/week
4 hrs/week of in-person facilitation.
Up to 6 hrs/week for documentation, planning, supervision and team meetings. Travel time not included.
Compensation will be provided for all onboarding and required clearance steps.
Type of Contract: 1099
Co-facilitator: Creative Arts Therapist
Direct report: Program Director
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support participants in developing a short original animated film, and experiment with digital drawing software, over the course of the 8-session cycle. The Animation Teaching Artist is paired with a Creative Arts Therapist to co-facilitate the groups.
- Collaborate with creative arts therapist to assess and award digital badge credentials as appropriate
- Implement curriculum alongside creative arts therapist
- Partner with creative arts therapist to ensure the timely meeting of all deliverable as per the production schedule
- Attend weekly team meetings
- Communicate effectively with co-facilitator, program director, on-site staff and TAP team
How to Apply
Email resume, cover letter, portfolio, and three references to Stephanie Syfert, Program Director: stephanie@theanimationproject.org
The Animation Project is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.