The Swiss Institute Teen Council (SITC) is a paid ($16.50/hr) weekly opportunity for teens and young adults of all backgrounds (ages 16–21) to explore different forms of leadership, practice teamwork and collaborative negotiation, share ideas in a brave space, and create original art and programming.

SITC members manifest shared ideas and bring them to life with the support of SI and staff. Members also develop professional and interpersonal skills to help with future endeavors in various career paths. SITC fosters a creative environment to engage with the arts, and provides a safe space to grow individually and collectively.

The direction of SITC is led by the interests and passions of its members, but some possible directions include: planning event/s and program/s centered around a teen and young adult audience, creating and publishing a zine, curating an exhibition and/or putting together a performance, shooting and editing a film, organizing a mutual aid project at the intersection of art and community, and so much more.

Requirements + Application Details

Be between 16-21 years old at the start of the program.

Be available Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm for in-person meetings at 38 St Marks Place.

Priority is given to alumni of other Swiss Institute Teen programs, but all interested in more self-directed leadership opportunities in the arts are welcome to apply.

Applicants are welcome to apply to and participate in both Teen Class and Teen Council for the same semester if accepted.