Opportunities
ADMINISTRATIVE
Summer Program Coordinator (Contract)
The DownCity Design Summer Design Studio program is a unique summer internship program for Providence County high school students that takes place at PCTA (Providence Career and Technical Academy). DownCity Design (DCD) educators and staff will work together to design and deliver a 6-week experience that will get teens excited about design, provide concrete STEAM skills, and empower youth to make an impact in their communities. DownCity Design is searching for a Summer Program Coordinator to oversee the details and logistics of our Summer Design Studios. The Summer Program Coordinator will be responsible for student and family communication, coordination of supplies and afternoon workshops, managing enrollment and attendance, and other details to ensure that the Summer Design Studio runs smoothly.
Location: DownCity Design (370 Cranston St, Providence), Providence Career and Technical Academy (41 Fricker St, Providence)
Dates and Times:
April 6 - June 5, 2026 | 3-4 hours per week; schedule flexible with some required meetings (can be done remotely)
June 8 - June 26, 2026 |20 hours per week; schedule flexible with some required meetings (in-person preferred, could be hybrid)
June 29 - August 21, 2026 | Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm (100% in person)
Compensation: $18-21 / hour, depending on experience.
Please submit an application as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026. All applications must include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Summer Lead Design Educators (Contract)
The DownCity Design Summer Design Studio program is a unique summer internship program for Providence County high school students that takes place at PCTA (Providence Career and Technical Academy). DownCity Design (DCD) educators and staff will work together to design and deliver a 6-week experience that will get teens excited about design, provide concrete STEAM skills, and empower youth to make an impact in their communities. DownCity Design is searching for experienced Design Educators to co-lead daily design programs for high school students. To learn more about the different studios offered this summer, please visit: www.downcitydesign.org/summer.
Location: Providence Career and Technical Academy (41 Fricker Street, Providence)
Dates and Times: 6 weeks between July 6 - August 17, 2026; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Wednesdays off), 8:30am-3:30pm. Tuesday hours extend to 4:30 PM to allow for weekly staff meetings. Additional training is mandatory prior to the program start date. Educators must be available during the six-week period of the program and for all required training. Twelve hours of additional paid training will take place during the months of May, June, and July. Times and dates of additional training to be determined.
Compensation: $21-26/hour, depending on experience.
Please submit an application as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026. All applications must include a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three portfolio samples. No phone calls please.
Summer Teaching Assistants (Contract)
DownCity Design is searching for Teaching Assistants to support our Summer Design Studio program for high school students. To learn more about the different studios offered this summer, please visit: www.downcitydesign.org/summer.
Dates and Times: 6 weeks between July 6 - August 17, 2026; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Wednesdays off), 8:30am-3:30pm. Tuesday hours extend to 4:30 PM to allow for weekly staff meetings. Additional training is mandatory prior to the program start date. Educators must be available during the six-week period of the program and for all required training. Seven hours of additional paid training will take place during the months of May, June, and July. Times and dates of additional training to be determined.
Compensation: $16-20/hour, depending on experience.
Please submit an application as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026. All applications must include a resume and cover letter. While portfolio samples are not required, if you have a portfolio we would love to see samples of your work. No phone calls please.
SAT Preparation Mentor (Part-Time)
DownCity Design is seeking an enthusiastic educator to lead an SAT preparation afterschool program for Providence high school students at Providence Career & Technical Academy. The SAT Prep Mentor will guide groups of up to 18 students through comprehensive test preparation, once a week starting in early February until late March 2026. The hourly wage for this part-time, temporary contract role is $25-30/hr, commensurate with experience.
Please submit an application by February 16, 2026. All applications must include a resume and cover letter highlighting your background in SAT prep and any prior teaching or mentoring experience. For any questions about the position, please reach out to Anna Snyder, Education Director at anna@downcitydesign.org. No phone calls please.
DownCity Designers: Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
In our DownCity Designers program, local high school students collaborate to design and build a new structure that enhances a public space, such as a park, school, or playground. We are currently seeking a paid Teaching Assistant to support this weekly afterschool program, held Mondays and Wednesdays from 3–5pm, running from February 2 to June 3, 2026. The hourly wage is $16–18/hour, commensurate with experience. While some design experience is preferred, the primary role of the TA is to build relationships with students and provide support to the lead educator.
Please submit an application by February 16, 2026. All applications must include a resume and a cover letter. While portfolio samples are not required, if you have a portfolio we would love to see samples of your work! For any questions about the position, please reach out to Anna Snyder, Education Director at anna@downcitydesign.org. No phone calls please.
PCTA Conversation Club Volunteers (Part-Time)
DownCity Design is seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers to join our weekly Conversation Club! This afterschool program serves Multilingual Learners with limited English proficiency at Bridge Academy, housed within Providence Career & Technical Academy (PCTA). The Conversation Club will run for eight weeks, meeting once a week (2-4:30pm) from March to April.
If you're passionate about language learning and want to make a direct impact on students developing their English skills, we encourage to fill out our Volunteer Interest form by February 16, 2026. Please reach out to Anna Snyder, Education Director at anna@downcitydesign.org with any questions. No phone calls please.
We're always looking for people with a passion for youth and community-based design who also have some of the following skills. Feel free to submit an application even if there are no job postings listed.
Teaching, mentoring, or advising youth
Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign)
3D modeling in Google SketchUp, Rhino, or similar programs
Design / Build experience and carpentry skills
Construction and project management skills
Industrial design, graphic design, user experience design, or architecture background
Digital fabrication and rapid prototyping skills (3D printing, laser cutting, etc)