Opportunities
YOUTH PROGRAMS
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 9, 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 9, 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)