Art Nonprofit and Studio Assistant

About Atelier de la Nature

Atelier de la Nature is a 30-acre nature reserve, sculpture garden, and STEAM education center in Acadiana. Co-founded by internationally renowned environmental artist and biologist Brandon Ballengée, our mission is to connect art, science, and environmental stewardship through community programs, public art, and ecological restoration.

Our work has been recognized globally and was recently featured in the book Integrative Contemporary Art and Science Practices: Building Catalytic Structures (Routledge, 2025), where a chapter authored by Atelier’s founders highlights our impact at the intersection of art, science, and conservation.

This is a rare opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience working directly with a practicing artist of international reputation, while building skills in nonprofit arts management, community engagement, and studio practice.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and creative student to join our team as an Art Nonprofit & Studio Assistant. This position is ideal for students interested in careers in the arts, nonprofit leadership, environmental education, or cultural programming.

You’ll gain direct mentorship, resume-building experience, and opportunities to contribute to real-world projects at the intersection of art, science, and community.

Responsibilities

Nonprofit Programs:

• Assist with planning, preparation, and facilitation of STEAM programs for youth and the community
• Support major event production (including festivals and workshops)
• Liaise with artists, teachers, volunteers, and community partners
• Provide support on art-science projects and environmental initiatives
• Contribute to social media, communications, and outreach
• Occasionally help with outdoor conservation tasks (trail work, invasive species removal)

Art Studio:

• Assist with art production and exhibition preparation
• Support public art applications and large-scale project production
• Help maintain archives and update studio inventory
• Contribute to blogging, web, and social media content
• Support general studio operations and art handling

Qualifications

• Open to students in Art, Art Education, Environmental Studies, Biology, Museum Studies, or related fields
• Passion for art, conservation, and environmental stewardship
• Skills in Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite and CAD/SolidWorks a plus
• Web design and/or video editing skills a plus

Schedule & Pay

• 5–10 hours per week, flexible to fit student schedules
• Mostly remote with 1–2 weekend commitments per month on-site in Arnaudville
• $15/hour, with potential for more hours as projects expand