TEEN PROGRAM
The Teen Program Internships
This media and design based program uses social justice as a catalyst for art making and workforce development. The Teen Program engineers a foundation of learning, builds workforce skills and provides exciting opportunities while fostering engaged citizens. Held in CSTO's safe spaces, our young people develop healthy relationships with their peers and adults while learning the necessary skills to become successful, thriving members of society.
The Teen Program is a paid internship that recruits Boston teens between ages of 14 - 20 while providing training in career focused workshops.
2021 Internships
Media Makers
In this internship, Media Makers interns learn about different media production skills while learning and creating projects about important social issues impacting their communities. Media Makers equips interns with a variety of skillsets including: Photography, Video Production, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design & Social Media Strategy. Interns receive a learning stipend throughout their program.
Cycle Information
Spring Cycle: February 1st - May 21st
Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Summer Cycle: July 6th - August 13th
Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 4 PM (with 1 hr break)
Fall Cycle: September - December
Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Closed on Boston Public School holidays
To learn more, please contact Amanda Huang at
Film Curators
In this internship, Teen Interns learn how to plan and host community centered events. Interns can expect to analyze different films and media, and how art can be centered within the community. Interns plan, host and facilitate a number of youth-lead events that empower and engage with the surrounding community. This internship is currently paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back in Spring 2022.
Media Makers intern work from previous cycles
Additional Resources
The Teen Program also offers one-on-one services provided by program staff including:
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College Advising
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Career Development
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Resume & Cover Letter Support (for teens 14 - 20)
To learn more, please contact Madeline Muhlberg at mmuhlberg@cstoboston.org or call (617) 482 4605 x 114.
Contact the Program Staff:
Madeline Mühlberg
Teen Program & Youth Development Manager
Office phone: (617) 482 4605 x114
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, administrated by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.