Chelsea Center

The St. Louis Art Museum has opened applications for their Teen Museum Assistant for the 2026 - 2027 program; applications are due April 15! The majority of the hours students work will be during the summer, but there are some evening or weekend opportunities also once the school year starts. Interested students should register their interest on GivePulse and then follow the link through to complete the SLAM Application.

The Museum Assistant program is an employment and mentoring opportunity for St. Louis area teens. Museum Assistants get real work experience while also learning important life skills such as teamwork, time management, and problem solving. As paid part-time employees of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum Assistants work closely with staff members on a wide range of programs and events. Participation in the Museum Assistant program is an opportunity for high school students to learn valuable skills for working with learners of all ages and abilities and have a positive impact on the experiences of thousands of museum visitors.

Museum Assistants have responsibilities including:

• leading tours for youth and family groups
• answering basic questions from visitors about the art they see and about the Museum, programs, and where to find things (such as restrooms, Cafe, Auditorium)
• assisting in staffing the art activities for a variety of programs (Summer Artful Adventures, Family Sundays, Member programs, SLAM Undergrounds, and more)
• being responsible for preparing project materials for various programs
• assisting with programs for youth and family during the summer as well as throughout the school year (after school and weekends)

2026 Schedule

During summer 2026
June 2–July 31, Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:00 am–3:00 pm (Approximately three shifts a week)
Mandatory training will take place June 2–June 5 and June 9–June 12.

During the 2026–2027 school year
Museum Assistants are expected to work a minimum of one program (approximately 5 hours) per month during the school year (August–May). During the school year, Museum Assistants work on Friday evenings, weekends, or after school.

Further information can be found on the Art Museum's website.

All WGHS students are invited to join the Chelsea Center on April 21 from 8:30 - 12:30 for a group job shadow to the Kemper Art Museum. Students will experience for a behind-the-scenes look at jobs in the arts & with museum curation. The trip is free, with transportation and lunch included. Students will receive four A+ job shadow hours. Interested students should register on GivePulse then stop by the Chelsea Center to pick up a permission slip.

Reminder: We can help students who are pursuing their A+ hours find connections to service learning that include the mentorship or job shadowing components the A+ program requires. Have your students stop by to talk with us, or independently explore their GivePulse account opportunity listings at wgsd.givepulse.com.

For more information please contact Dr. Kerry Arens, Coordinator of the Chelsea Center:

Email: arens.kerry@wgmail.org
Website: https://hs.webster.k12.mo.us/programs/chelsea-center
Location: Webster Groves High School, Room 200
Phone: (314) 918-4181