BAI Program Assistant

BAI Program Assistant About Arts for Learning Maryland

Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland) is devoted to enriching the lives and education of Maryland’s youth through educational and culturally diverse arts programs. Through Arts for Learning, professional teaching artists from all disciplines partner with educators, schools, and school districts to provide on average over 560,000 hours of learning in, through, and about the arts to more than 155,000 Maryland students annually.

Arts for Learning is a mission-driven organization that values community, innovation, and passion. The staff, board, and teaching artists have a shared commitment to advance equity in the field of education by working tirelessly to generate opportunities for students to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts.

About the Bloomberg Arts Internship

In 2012, Bloomberg Philanthropies created the Bloomberg Arts Internship program in New York City as a pipeline for public school students to college and careers. The program’s success led the foundation to expand its reach across the country. It is a rigorous program with three major elements : a paid placement working day-to-day in an arts organization; visits to arts and cultural organizations across the city; and professional development focused on college and career readiness. Arts for Learning Maryland (A4L) is entering its tenth year administering the BAI program in Baltimore. For Summer 2026, we will welcome 70 rising seniors from Baltimore City Public Schools , split into two cohorts of 35 students each.

Position Overview

The Program Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the planning, logistics, and daily operations of the BAI summer program. Working closely with the Program Director, Program Manager, and BAI Associate, the Program Assistant helps ensure smooth execution of student programming, events, and administrative processes.

This role is ideal for a BAI alum who is eager to gain deeper experience in youth development, arts administration, event coordination, and program management.

Two Program Assistants will be hired—one for each cohort—with responsibilities mirrored across groups. Workload is light and mostly virtual from March–April, and increases significantly beginning in May. Most work from May–August is in person.

(Required dates and full schedule are listed at the end of this document.)

Key Responsibilities

Before the Program (March-June)

Participate in weekly team meetings; follow up on assigned tasks.Participate in at least five virtual student interviews.Support logistics for the Matching Event for your assigned cohort.Support setup / coordination for the Staff Mixer and Welcome Mixer.Assist with classroom setup and other pre-program preparation.Provide administrative assistance for event and program planning tasks as needed.

During the Program (June-August)

Assist with setup / cleanup for daily professional development (PD) sessions and events.Track and record student attendance during PD.Support lunch setup / cleanup with the BAI Associate.Assist staff and interns by problem-solving and providing general support.Shadow workshops and help ensure smooth facilitation.Assist College Mentors during off-site field trips; accompany small groups of students to local colleges and cultural institutions.Serve as a point of contact for interns; answer questions and support transitions between program spaces.Capture narratives and photos during PD to support creation of Weekly Wrap-Ups for Cohort A or Cohort B.Assist with logistics for the Philadelphia / DC trip.Support the end-of-summer culminating activities, including participation on the culminating committee and contributing to video editing.Provide ongoing informal feedback throughout the summer and submit a formal feedback summary at program end.Other program-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Must be a BAI Alum 3–4 years out of the program (Classes of 2017–2023).Demonstrated interest in arts, culture, youth development, or program / event coordination.Experience in a leadership role or in supporting group activities preferred.Experience with video editing or digital content creation (e.g., Canva) preferred. Skills & Attributes Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of students and staff.Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized; strong communication and time-management skills.Able to anticipate and resolve issues independently and with sound judgment.Comfortable working on your feet, lifting supplies, and navigating multiple program spaces throughout the day.Committed to cultivating inclusive, affirming, and identity-affirming environments for students of all backgrounds.Ability to examine personal biases and understand how structural racism impacts students, schools, and youth programming.Models professionalism and reliability; holds self to high expectations.Passionate about working with high school students and creating joyful, supportive program environments. Required Dates

BEFORE THE PROGRAM

Complete two hours of asynchronous training VIRTUAL Attend Orientation March 11-one hour (between 2 : 00-6 : 00) VIRTUALParticipate in Weekly Team Meetings + Check in with Director Mondays 10 : 00-11 : 30 VIRTUAL March 16, 23, 30April 6, 13, 20, 27May 4, 11, 18, 26 (Tuesday)June 2 (Tuesday 1 : 30-3 : 00), 8Complete up to one hour per week of follow up admin work from team meetings VIRTUALAttend Student Interview Orientation VIRTUAL March 18 5 : 30-7 : 00 Participate in at least five  Student Interviews VIRTUAL 4 : 30-6 : 30 Tuesday, March 24 Wednesday, March 25 Thursday, March 26 Wednesday, April 8 Thursday, April 9 Monday, April 13 Tuesday, April 14 Support the Matching Event 3 : 30-8 : 00 IN PERSON Monday, May 11 (Cohort A) or Wednesday, May 13 (Cohort B)Support the Staff Mixer Saturday, June 6 9 : 00-3 : 30 IN PERSON   Help set up up classroom spaces IN PERSONFriday, June 12 10 : 00-4 : 00 Support the Welcome Mixer 8 : 00-6 : 00 IN PERSON Saturday, June 13 (Cohort A) orSaturday, June 20 (Cohort B)

DURING THE PROGRAM  (ALL IN PERSON unless otherwise noted)

Support set up and facilitation of Orientation 8 : 30-5 : 30(Cohort A) Monday, June 15-Thursday, June 18 or (Cohort B) Monday, June 22-Thursday, June 25  Weekly Team Meetings + Check in with Director Tuesdays   10 : 00-11 : 00 VIRTUAL July 7, 14, 21 (11 : 00-12 : 00), 28 August 4, 10 (Monday) BAI Staff Meetings on Wednesdays from 10 : 00 to 4 : 00 July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 AND Friday, June 26 (Cohort B ONLY) orTuesday, June 30 (Cohort A ONLY)Support and participate in Programming :   Cohort A Thursdays 8 : 30-6 : 30 July 1 (Wednesday), 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, Fridays 1 : 30-7 : 45 July 2 (Thursday), 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 Also :  Tuesday, August 11 8 : 30-5 : 30 Wednesday, August 12 College Trips 9 : 30-4 : 30 Thursday, August 13 8 : 30-5 : 30

OR

Cohort B :  Mondays 8 : 30-6 : 15June 29,  July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 Fridays 8 : 30-3 : 00 July 2 (Thursday), 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 Also :  Wednesday, August 12 8 : 30-5 : 30 Thursday, August 13 College Trips 9 : 30-4 : 30 Friday, August 14 8 : 30-6 : 530  Trip to DC 8 : 30-7 : 30    July 18 Cohort AAugust 1 Cohort B Culminating Event August 15 8 : 00-1 : 30 Cohort A 1 : 30-7 : 00 Cohort B Compensation :

The Program Assistant position is a part-time seasonal non-exempt position that is compensated at $24.00 / hour. This position is not eligible for health insurance. Virtual interviews for applicants will take place on February 9, 10, and 11 for 30 minutes.  You can request your time in the application.

To Apply :

For consideration, please complete the application by January 30. Got questions before applying?  Reach out to Kristina Berdan (kristina.b@artsforlearningmd.org) . Note : The application can NOT be saved and must be completed in a single session.

THE SCHEDULES

NEW FOR 2026 :   Interns will be divided into two cohorts of 35 students for the entire summer!

ORIENTATION IN JUNE

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

COHORT A ORIENTATION

OFF

COHORT B OFF

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

COHORT A OFF

COHORT B ORIENTATION

OFF

SEVEN WEEK INTERNSHIP JUNE 29-AUGUST 15

After Orientation, all interns will start on June 29th.  A typical work week looks like this…

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Cohort A

Worksite

7 hours TBD

Worksite

7 hours TBD

Worksite

7 hours TBD

PD PLUS Day

9 : 00-6 : 00

PD Day

2 : 00-7 : 15 with dinner

Cohort B

PD PLUS Day

9 : 00-5 : 45

Worksite

7 hours TBD

Worksite

7 hours TBD

Worksite

7 hours TBD

PD Day

9 : 00-2 : 30 with lunch

“This program is about more than just gaining work experience or exploring the art world. To me it's about breaking down barriers, opening new doors, making connections, and coming out of my shell. It's a chance to not only gain skills but also to feel seen, valued, and connected to a broader community.”

• Alana Weeks, BAI 2025

Arts for Learning Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. All qualified applications will be given equal opportunity.

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