Fairfax High School Student Opportunities
MTP SUPPORT GRANT FOR FAIRFAX CLUBS & ORGS
A portion of the funds raised at the Melrose Trading Post are allocated specifically to Support Grants for Fairfax High School student clubs and organizations. Grant applications will be evaluated according to a point system (detailed below). This system includes a presentation to the Friends of Fairfax board, which includes stakeholders representing the community, parents, teachers and administrators. Grant awards may be affected by the point system evaluation.
Any approved club or organization on the Fairfax High School campus may apply for the grant.
VOLUNTEER GRANT PROGRAM
Any approved club or organization can complete 8 volunteer hours and make a presentation at Friends of Fairfax Board meeting for their funding request. Volunteer must participate in a mandatory orientation. Clubs must always have a sponsor/adult with them, arrive on time, and wear appropriate clothing. Hours will be used to complete Beatification projects and any other MTP activities. Click here to apply for the Volunteer Program. *THIS OPTION IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
Schools may apply for a booth at the Melrose Trading Post and propose a fundraising activity. Greenway will provide a mandatory training session. Priority will be given 1st to Fairfax, 2nd to Fairfax Community of Schools/feeder schools, and 3rd to comprehensive and affiliated charter schools. Fairfax clubs have the option to make a presentation to the Friends of Fairfax Board to receive a matching grant up to $1000. Please inquire about what is allowed to be sold. *THIS OPTION IS AVAILABLE TO ANY LAUSD SCHOOL
Fairfax Student Job Positions
Greenway offers Fairfax students a wide array of jobs, paid internships, after school classes and volunteer opportunities through the Melrose Trading Post, Greenway Court Theatre and Greenway’s Institute for the Arts. Positions are available year-round but most students are hired at the beginning of the school year.
To be considered for a position, Fairfax students must:
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- Fill out an application
- Have at least a 2.5 GPA
- Obtain a work permit
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a Fairfax teacher or school administrator
– WORK STUDY EVENT STAFF –
Check back before each semester starts, or connect with GIA to directly receive opportunity updates for Internship Opportunities, Dev Sessions to gain more skills, Workshops and After School Arts Classes. Express Yourself and Tell Your Story at Greenway Arts Alliance.
Greenway Arts Alliance makes on-campus announcements with information on how to apply, promoting our open house events, and any available student opportunities.
– GREENWAY INTERNSHIPS –
Greenway Arts Alliance offers current Fairfax High School students an opportunity to work alongside professional members of the workforce. Through internships in the Greenway Institute for the Arts, the Greenway Court Theatre and the Melrose Trading Post, students build skills and work experience that will last long after graduation. Internships and the MTP Work-Study program are PAID and range from 2-10 hours per week, and include professional development sessions exploring careers, communication, leadership, and workplace best practices.
Student employees for the Melrose Trading Post work approximately 7 hours on scheduled Sundays.
Job opportunities in: Arts Integration in the Classroom, Administrative Support, Studio Manager, Theatre Production Assistant, Media & Marketing, MTP Workstudy and more.
HOW TO APPLY
Email Christina (christina@greenwayartsalliance.org) for information on how to apply for our of our current student positions.
