Opportunities


 
 
 

ADMINISTRATIVE


Youth Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the logistics of our afterschool programs, especially at our partner school, Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA), where we host year-round after school and summer programs. The Program Coordinator will manage communication between DCD and our students and families, support Design Educators by fulfilling supply requests, coordinate student events and recruitment efforts, support studio and supply organization, and manage enrollment and tracking participation for program participants.

Full job posting here.

Please submit an application by July 18, 2025. All applications must include a resume and cover letter. For any questions about the position, please reach out to Adrienne Gagnon, Executive Director at adrienne@downcitydesign.org. 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)