Janelle McNiff

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I’m Janelle McNiff, a NYC-based studio arts graduate with a strong blend of creative practice and people-focused experience.

About

I’m Janelle McNiff, a NYC-based studio arts graduate with a strong blend of creative practice and people-focused experience. My background spans printmaking and photography, plus hands-on roles like camp management, childcare, barista work, and teaching workshops. I’m comfortable working independently and working directly with others.

Previously, I was the director of waterfront programming at a YMCA sleepaway camp, giving me transferable skills in production and planning work. I also worked as a research-based printmaking assistant through Teach Print and the Monira Foundation. I enjoy combining careful technique with clear communication, developing my skills whenever possible. Whether I’m certifying lifeguards, assisting artists, leading workshops, or creating social media content, I do it all with passion and dedication.

  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 3

3x5-foot acrylic painting on a plastic sheet. Used in a student short film as the view out of a window. Depicts a snowy scene, custom-painted for this project.

  • Artist
  • Content Creator
  • Lighting
  • +2

https://www.twine.net/signin Check out my portfolio, containing fine-art projects I have completed within my personal studio practice.

  • Artist
  • Content Creator
  • Lighting
  • +2

https://www.twine.net/signin Educational printmaking project I worked on, helping to test and develop techniques and create teaching materials.

  • Artist
  • Content Creator
  • Lighting
  • +1

Work experience· 9 roles

Lifeguard Instructor · Camp Sloane YMCAMay 2026 – Jul 2026 · 3 mos

Certify teens and adults through the Red Cross Lifeguard program.

Nanny · Care.comFeb 2026 – Present · 10 mos

Private childcare for families on the Upper West Side, supporting children ages 2 months to 13 years.

Artist Assistant · Monira FoundationJan 2026 – May 2026 · 5 mos

Assisting artist-in-residence Mizin Shin in her research-based printmaking projects and Teach Print workshops. Researching for projects and grant opportunities, as well as drafting grant applications

Barista · 787 CoffeeAug 2025 – Nov 2025 · 4 mos
Waterfront Director · Camp Sloane YMCAMay 2025 – Aug 2025 · 4 mos
Studio Assistant · Mizin Shin - Teach PrintJan 2025 – May 2025 · 5 mos
Campaign Intern · State Senator Jeremy CooneyAug 2024 – Nov 2024 · 4 mos
Workshop Assistant · Mizin Shin - Teach PrintFeb 2024 – May 2024 · 4 mos

Education

B.A. Studio Arts · University of Rochester2021 – 2025
B.A. Political Science · University of Rochester2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards

NYC Food Handlers certification2025
Red Cross Lifeguard2025
Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor2025
Senior Thesis Purchase Prize2025

Department of Art & Art History, University of Rochester

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