Carpenter Art Garden Career Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining the Carpenter Art Garden team! Currently, we have no open positions. Please check back for future opportunities.
We appreciate your support and interest in our mission. If you have any inquiries, please contact us at operations@carpenterartgarden.org
Join Carpenter Art Garden as an Intern – Help Us Grow Creativity & Community!
Carpenter Art Garden is expanding our programs during the school day and after school, and we’re looking for passionate, creative, and community-minded interns to join our team!
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of children and teens through arts, education, and mentorship. If you’re a college student, gap-year student, or emerging professional interested in youth development, arts, education, social media, or nonprofit work — we’d love to hear from you!
Internship Areas Available (including but not limited to):
🎨 Art Club Interns – Assist teaching artists, help plan and lead creative projects
💃 Dance & Movement Interns – Support dance clubs, step/cheer, or movement workshops
🌱 Garden & Sustainability Interns – Work with our Urban Farmer on outdoor education and garden projects
✏️ Teacher Assistant / Education Interns – Provide classroom support, reading buddies, homework help
📸 Social Media & Marketing Interns – Capture daily stories, create digital content, manage outreach
💼 Fund Development & Nonprofit Leadership Interns – Support grant research, donor engagement, and fundraising events
🎭 Special Projects & Events Interns – Assist with planning community events, workshops, and seasonal programs
We welcome interns with diverse talents and interests. If you have a unique skill or passion — let us know!
Timeline & Commitment
Rolling / Year-Round
Flexible scheduling during school hours or after school
Minimum commitment: 2 days per week
Compensation & Benefits
Unpaid, but eligible for school credit or service hours
Hands-on experience in youth programming, arts education, and nonprofit operations
Professional mentorship from experienced educators, artists, and nonprofit leaders
Portfolio-building opportunities for resumes, college applications, or grad school
Networking opportunities with local community leaders, artists, and nonprofit professionals
Skill development in teaching, event planning, social media, grant writing, and fundraising
Meaningful impact on children, teens, and the neighborhood community
Internship Application Process
Apply – Send a short introduction, your resume, your area(s) of interest, and availability to:
📧 operations@carpenterartgarden.org
Subject Line: Internship Application – [Your Name]Interview – Meet with our team to discuss your interests, skills, and availability
Get Placed – Receive your role and location based on your skills and program needs
Start Serving – Begin your internship and make an impact in the community!
Become part of a growing movement transforming a neighborhood through creativity, care, and community.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Teen Job Hub
The Teen Job Hub employs Art Garden youth who are prepared for more responsibility. Binghampton teenagers who have participated in our programs are eligible to join our Teen Job Hub. Please contact Tarlisa Clark if you are interested in joining our Staff.
Send resume and references to Kierra Davis, Operations Manager
operations@carpenterartgarden.org
Carpenter Art Garden
PO Box 11529
Memphis, TN 38112