Mural Project Designer

Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) is seeking a professional mural artist to collaborate with its school-based health centers and pediatric teams on a special community art project. Together with youth and staff, the selected designer will help conceptualize and guide the creation of a mural for the pediatric units. This initiative combines creativity, youth engagement, and healing design to make WCHC's pediatric spaces more welcoming, calming, and inspiring for children and families.

Responsibilities:

• Design leadership: develop and propose mural concepts in collaboration with WCHC staff, students, and community members
• Youth engagement: facilitate participatory design sessions with students from school-based centers
• Artistic guidance: lead or co-lead the painting process, ensuring safety and quality of the final mural
• Collaboration: work closely with Pediatrics, Facilities, and Community Engagement staff to align with space requirements
• Project documentation: share progress photos or notes to highlight the collaborative process
• Community spirit: promote creativity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity throughout the project

Skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in mural or large-scale community art projects (portfolio required)
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills, especially with youth and diverse groups
• Ability to translate complex ideas into child-friendly, welcoming, and visually engaging artwork
• Commitment to deadlines and project milestones
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills a plus

Time commitment and training:

• Project duration is 8-12 weeks (planning, design, and execution phases)
• Weekly time commitment is flexible, depending on stage of project and artist availability
• Orientation to WCHC mission and values provided
• Health screening/immunization clearance may be required per WCHC policy

Standards and safety:

• Follow all WCHC safety and infection control protocols during on-site work
• Use non-toxic, child-safe materials
• Coordinate with Facilities for installation or wall preparation needs

Express interest below to be contacted by WCHC's Volunteer Services team to schedule a portfolio review and discussion of project scope.