Undergrad Work Study

Community Folk Art Center has works study opportunities for students from a myriad of majors. Currently, there are no positions available, but please check back for future opportunities. Below is a list of positions we typically offer.

Curatorial

Work Study Position - Curatorial

Community Folk Art Center seeks a Curatorial Assistant. The assistant will work with the Curator on all aspects of exhibitions. Duties will include but not be limited to: assisting with packing and unpacking of artwork, drafting condition reports, installation and de-installation of artwork, research, writing, interpretation, collections management, database maintenance, programming and serving as a gallery docent. Candidates should have some previous gallery or museum experience.

This is a work-study position. Interested candidates should forward a resume to Yudaisy Fernandez, Office and Program Coordinator, Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, or via email to cfac@syr.edu.

Education

Education Work Study

Job Description
Position Title: Education Work Study
Reports to: Director of Education
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule between the hours of 11 am - 7 pm. May be asked to work some weekends and evenings

Responsibilities: Duties include assisting in the development and delivery of education programs for youth and adults, scheduling and coordinating programming, assisting with special events, promotion of education programs and events through written press releases, website updates and social media outlets and assisting the Education Director with departmental activities. Conduct and implement survey evaluations for educational programs.

Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt to and facilitate organizational change. We are looking for an energetic person with strong organizational, writing and communication skills, confidently manage multiple tasks concurrently, and be comfortable working independently and as a team in a diverse environment. Candidate must also be proficient in Excel, Word, and Mac computers and have a working knowledge of social media outlets.

Tutors for our
Creative Arts Academy

We need academic tutors and volunteers in the following areas: Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Science, History, Math and English to help out with our Creative Arts Academy After School Program.

Creative Arts Academy is CFAC's pre-professional arts program for students grades 7 through 11 interested in the possibility of the visual and performing arts as a potential professional pursuit. Its mission is to engage, nurture and empower young people from the city of Syracuse through the arts, in preparation for advance study in the visual and expressive arts. We believe that the arts provide a sound foundation for young people resulting in an improved sense of self, fortifying them to perform better in school and unearth their infinite potential.

• Interns should be available from 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm
• Tutors should be available for work from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm, and from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

Please direct inquiries to Tamar Smithers, CAA Coordinator, at cfac@syr.edu or by telephone at (315) 442-2536.

Office/Program Assistant

Community Folk Art Center seeks a work-study student to assist all CFAC staff with programs and events. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Fax, phone, file, typing
• Registration for classes and workshops
• Maintain and update registration information, monies collected and mailing list
• Research on internet
• Lock building at night
• Create and distribute flyers

Candidates should be personable, dependable, organized and qualify for work-study. Must also be proficient in Excel, Word and Photoshop.

We have positions available between the hours of 11am - 9pm, Monday thru Friday and Saturday 11am - 5pm. CFAC is located across from Syracuse Stage on East Genesee Street and is a stop on the Connective Corridor and Warehouse bus routes.

Please submit resume, references and availability (day & time) to the attention of Yudaisy Fernandez, Office and Program Coordinator, Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, or via email to cfac@syr.edu or call (315) 442-2230