MYCA Teen Designer - Part Time

MYCA Teen Designer - Part Time
Job ID:

5687063

Application Deadline:

May 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.

East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Part-time (10 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$16.31

Class/Calendar:

A11, 12 months

Benefits:

None

Job Summary:

Mesa Youth Creative Agency is a work‑based learning enterprise within Mesa Public Schools that offers an unmatched opportunity for teens to work at MYCA’s Graphic Design Studio. The studio offers a range of client design services including brand and visual identity design, graphic murals and interiors, wayfinding and signage, apparel, publication and layout. It provides an amazing opportunity to grow, develop, and collaborate in one of the most creative spaces and high‑impact organizations in the Phoenix Metro area.

Mesa Youth Creative Agency (MYCA) in partnership with Mesa Public Schools provides Mesa teens the opportunity for career experience through paid employment in art and design. MYCA enriches the local communities by introducing young people’s creativity to the business community.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with Studio Manager to guide you along in skill development, the creative process, and client work

Work in collaboration with your studio professional team to ensure project opportunities and client work are meeting client expectations and needs

Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of Mesa Youth Creative Agency

Prioritize workflow with a strong sense of deadline and time management—and be willing to adapt in lieu of new information and feedback

Continually engage the latest trends, materials, and work methods to deliver high quality digital and print design work that meets the demands of the market

Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement

Apply an understanding of design, aesthetics and conceptual thinking to a diverse range of internal and external studio print and digital projects including but not limited to brand design, environmental design, product design, and publication/layout projects

Develop and design print/digital collateral to support MYCA’s brand and promotional initiatives in collaboration with other internal departments including marketing and fundraising

Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the studio mentor

Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

A high school attendee or at least 14 years of age. All teens must be enrolled in and regularly attending a Mesa Public School and a resident of Mesa (this includes our MDLP program)

Able to complete an unpaid apprenticeship period of 36 hours, which doubles as service-learning hours, before becoming a paid employee

Skills & Competencies:

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Accepts supervision and direction of the studio mentor and site administrator

Appropriately communicates and interacts with other teens and professional staff in planning and project work

Attends and participates in staff meetings and special events when requested

Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth

Able to attend every week during the program’s regular hours (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Wednesdays from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm during the school year; Monday – Friday from 12:00 noon – 5:30 pm during the summer)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Often set in a school-based media lab, computer lab, or shared creative space equipped with computers, design software (like Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva), drawing tablets, and printers.

Teamwork is a big focus—teen designers often work with peers, mentors, and teachers to develop campaigns, social media content, posters, videos, and other design projects.

Work is often project-based with deadlines aligned with school schedules or community events.

The role is primarily sedentary, involving: sitting at a computer, typing, clicking, and using design tools

Requires strong visual attention and focus for extended screen time

Occasionally lifting lightweight items (like art supplies or printed posters) up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$16.31 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Christy L Cuddy , MYCA Coordinator

Phone: 480-308-7304

Email: clcuddy@mpsaz.org

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