Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Ceramics Instructor

The Abington Art Center seeks Professional Ceramics Instructors for our Fall 2024 10 Week Session! We are seeking instructors for our Youth weekly classes. Our Ceramics Studio is equipped for both hand building and wheel throwing! Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm-6pm as well as Saturdays from 9:30am-11am and 11:30am-1pm. Ideally our Saturday teacher will teach both Saturday clay classes. The age ranges are 7-9 year olds and 10-12 or Teen 13+. 

Requirements:
BFA with a focus in Ceramics or a BFA/BA and professional experience teaching ceramics. Applicants should be a Professional Ceramic Artist.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, class proposal, website and references along with 2-3 examples of student work from previous classes you have taught to  jobs2@abingtonartcenter.org.

Summer Art Camp Instructors 2024

Abington Art Center seeks enthusiastic educators to teach a variety of art curricula in our Summer Camp Program. We are currently seeking a 4-6 & 7-9 year old instructors for our July and August Camps.

Experience:
Minimum progress toward a 4-year degree in Art Education or Art. Experience teaching the age group specified.

Payrate: $25/hr with paid prep time (Monday – Friday)

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, 3 references along with 2-3 examples of student work from previous classes you have taught to as well as a class outline for 1 week of camp (Camp is 3 hours per day for 5 days – students take a 20 minute break for a snack and to play outside) to:  jobs2@abingtonartcenter.org.

Located on a historic 27-acre campus in Jenkintown, PA, just outside of Center City Philadelphia, Abington Art Center presents art exhibitions, creative programs and cultural events for the lower Montgomery County and Philadelphia area, along with private events.

The Events House Manager serves on site at Alverthorpe Manor for Abington Art Center’s private events (e.g., weddings, mitzvahs), monitoring, managing logistics and providing information as needed about the facility and its use. The House Manager reports to AAC’s Private Events Manager and at individual events works in coordination with the catering manager.

Hours are variable, including evenings and weekends during scheduled events. Must be able to move light furniture and lift 50 lbs. Experience in restaurants or catering, production or stage management is preferred.

Depending upon the event, the House Manager may be expected to perform the following duties: set up and break down chairs/tables, work with other House Managers during events, lock up facilities and report any damage or violations of contract to AAC’s Private Events Manager.

Contract position, earning $15/hour.

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to  jobs2@abingtonartcenter.org 

Volunteers are vital to Abington Art Center as we seek to serve a growing community. A variety of volunteer and internship positions are available and we would be thrilled to have your support. Hours and days are flexible.

We are always searching for talented and hard-working individuals to help us serve our community! Please fill out this form and let us know how you’d like to get involved! Please note that Volunteers working with our Youth Program will need to submit their PA Clearances.

Each year our Summer Art Camps are a success thanks to the hard work of teen volunteers from the community. Camp volunteers assist our instructors in the classroom by setting up materials, helping students complete projects, with clean-up and monitoring lunch, gaining valuable experience in arts and education working as a teacher’s assistant.

Abington Art Center is seeking bright, motivated high school students to assist art instructors in the classroom this summer. Candidates must show initiative, be dependable and work well with young children. This is a great learning experience, and it looks good on your college application!

Summer volunteer positions for students entering grades 9-12 are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, we offer teen Intern positions to volunteer with our Gallery staff during August to assist in hanging the KidFest Exhibition and run activities at our annual KidFest Event this year to be held on Thursday, August 22nd from 5pm-8pm.