Mosaic Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : unpaid

Mosaic Intern

The mission of Bens Bells is to inspire, educate, and motivate people to realize the impact of intentional kindness, and to empower individuals to act according to that awareness, thereby strengthening ourselves, our relationships, and our communities.

Recent research demonstrates that kindness benefits our physical and mental health and that recognizing kindness in others increases a persons happiness and satisfaction. But just as solving a calculus problem requires advanced math skills, the challenges of daily life require advanced kindness skills. By focusing on kindness and being intentional in our personal interactions, we can improve our ability to connect. The mission of Bens Bells is to inspire individuals and communities to engage in kindness education and practice. For more information on the organization, visit www.bensbells.org.

Position Summary

The Mural Intern will support the mission of the Bens Bells Project by assisting the Mural Coordinator with mosaic installations, creating ceramic pieces for mosaic production, instructing participants during workshops, and occasionally assisting in Bens Bells studio merchandise production and open studio volunteer coordination.

Responsibilities

• Representing the mission of and story behind the project to the community
• Lead students and community members during workshops offsite and at the Bens Bells Studio
• Assist in creating custom tiles for murals as needed
• Prep materials for mosaic installation (cutting mirror, breaking tiles, loading van)
• Assisting in training and overseeing volunteers during a mosaic installation
• Assisting with tiling and grouting of mosaic murals
• Cleaning and organizing mosaic materials
• Loading and firing of the kiln

Essential skills and abilities

Requirements

Timeline Fall 2025 - this position will remain open until filled and has the capability to extend into the Spring semester