A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization allows children diagnosed with cancer to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in exploring a range of self-expressions such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing, and other creative mediums.

We seek candidates for a paid Visual Arts Therapist position to conduct art classes with children at A Free Bird affiliated hospitals.

This is a paid part-time contractual position in a nonprofit arts organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide visual art therapy sessions for children 4-18 at AFB-affiliated hospitals 
• Provide written lesson plans to the Programs Director and Programs Manager.
• Take pictures of the artwork done each session and send them to the organization as proof of the session. 
• Via Google form, complete the pre-evaluation before each session and the weekly evaluation (indicating progress and goals) after each session.
• Notify the child life specialist on-site if any child shows signs of behavioral issues, emotional distress, being bullied, or abuse. 
• Communicate with the guardian and child what the child will be learning, and what steps will be taken to get the child to see results and continue their interest in AFB.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a visual art therapist (at least a year)
• The candidate must be based out of Brooklyn, New York.
• Candidates with art therapist licenses will be given preference during selection.
• Past experience of interacting and working with children 
• Exhibits creative ideas and a welcoming personality
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills