Federal Work Study Internship: Art Room Creative Wellness Facilitator: (Student Wage)

This position is open to Federal Work Study students. The Art Room is a wellness-focused creative space within Student Health and Wellness that uses art-making as a tool for well-being, stress reduction, and connection. The space is informed by principles of the open studio, art hive, public health, and prevention - which emphasize creative expression, personal choice, community, and the belief that engagement in the creative process can support health and wellness. The Art Room provides non-clinical opportunities for students to explore creativity, build community, and engage in self-expression. The Art Room Creative Wellness Facilitators serve as a welcoming presence in the space, helping students engage in creative wellness activities while increasing awareness and accessibility of Student Health and Wellness resources.This Federal Work Study internship provides hands-on experience in wellness programming, community engagement, creative facilitation, and program development. The selected students will meet weekly with the Art Room Coordinator to establish individualized learning goals and develop career readiness skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies, including communication, leadership, critical thinking, professionalism, teamwork, and equity and inclusion.This position is ideal for students interested in the arts, public health, wellness promotion, mental health, education, social work, counseling, or other helping professions.​Learning OpportunitiesThrough this internship, students will:Gain experience supporting a wellness-oriented art intervention program.Learn about the role of creative expression in promoting well-being.Develop leadership skills in program planning, facilitation, outreach, and community engagement.Explore public health and prevention approaches to mental health promotion and community building.Learn skills and knowledge about fostering an environment of curiosity and connection – including open ended question techniques and connecting with participants regarding the creative process rather than product.Learn skills in resource navigation and making supportive referrals.Understand the distinction between wellness support and clinical care.Engage in ongoing professional development and goal-setting through weekly supervision.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe student intern will receive training and ongoing supervision from Student Health and Wellness staff. Responsibilities include:Support an open studio environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, and student engagement.Create art and craft prototypes for scheduled programs and events.Support drop-in art-making hours and special events.Serve as a welcoming resource for students utilizing the Art Room.Help foster an inclusive, accessible, and supportive creative environment.Assist with maintaining supplies, materials, and organization of the space.Design and lead workshops, classes, and creativ...