Overview

Do you love kids? Are you excited by the idea of helping children learn to write short stories and plays with beginnings, middles, and (drum roll) endings? Then look no further: Writopia Lab is looking for interns for our DC lab in Tenleytown. Our interns support Instructors in helping kids express themselves and explore their world through creative writing.

Since its formation in New York City in 2007, Writopia Lab has grown into a nationwide community of young writers and creative writing workshops for kids ages 7 to 18. Our mission is to foster joy, literacy, and critical thinking in children and teens from all backgrounds through creative writing. We create a safe and engaging space for writers at all stages of the writing process, and we aim to provide the creative inspiration, individual attention, and intellectual environment that may not be available to them at school.

What Interns Do

Our workshops are age-based (7 to 18 years old), small groups of kids and teens who are challenged to set and achieve writing goals in a fun and engaging way. Interns serve as role models to our young writers by helping them develop their confidence and cultivate a love for writing. While in workshop, interns provide typing, editorial, and overall support for our writers. For our summer day camp programming, interns support and lead electives (doing everything from leading literary games in the park to supporting a songwriting session) and engage with and guide our writers throughout the day.

Pay, Location, and Hours

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Location: Primarily in Tenleytown

Hours: Approximately 15 to 30 hours per week from late May through mid August. Workshops run for three-hour sessions Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Requirements

• Must have received a GED or graduated from high school by June of 2023
• Ease in being supportive and enthusiastic about young writers' work
• A background, experience, and/or courses in English, Creative Writing, or Education
• Availability to work in-person at our location in Tenleytown
• Internships start late May and end in August, and interns are required to commit to this time.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including at least one booster

How to Apply

If you are excited by the idea of joining a community of writers and helping children and teens learn to strengthen their songwriting and music composition skills, please apply! Please attach your resume and a short cover letter which answers the question “Why do you want to work at Writopia?” Please do not submit any application materials generated by AI.

To find out more information regarding who we are and what we do here at Writopia Lab, please visit our website at www.writopialab.org.

Writopia Lab uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Writopia Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Writopia Lab does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. No phone calls, emails, or drop ins, please.