Are you a professional designer and interested in getting involved in our City Builders Design youth program? We are looking for two (2) qualified design professionals to become design mentors during our 12-week program this spring. Design mentors will receive a stipend for participation along with the reward of developing the next generation of designers. Apply by February 1, 2023 to be considered. We will follow up with candidates after the deadline.
Design Mentor Roles and Responsibilities
Provide mentorship to students throughout the 12-week program
Assist the Youth Innovation Director and the Storefront team to design hands-on activities and implement them during workshops.
- Lead design activities during the semester and help design the final class presentation.
Assist students with projects, studio time, and various tasks during the weekly workshop.
Review student projects and provide constructive feedback.
Design Mentor Requirements
Currently working or has experience working in a design career such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, graphic design, etc.
Commit to a minimum of 10 in-person workshop sessions (2.5 hours each) out of the 12 workshops offered. Weekly workshops will take place on Tuesday or Thursday evenings this spring.
Be available to meet for 1-2 hours between workshops as needed.
Experience with youth preferred but not required.
Pass a background check.
The City Builders fall semester will take place at Storefront’s office at 205 E Broad Street.
The program will begin Feburary 15 and end May 9.
The vision of the City Builders program is to engage the next generation of designers and grow urban youth leaders. Learn more at storefrontrichmond.org/design-workshops/#about.
