Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern, Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
Company: Asian American Arts Alliance
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern, Fall 2024 - Spring
2025Institute of Contemporary Art - Boston25 Harbor Shore
DriveBoston, MA 02210DeadlineRollingPostedAug 02, 2024The ICA's
Adult Programs and Interpretation Internship provides a qualified
student the opportunity to engage with contemporary arts education
for adult learners for an 8-month term (October 2024-May 2025). The
Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern supports various programs
highlighting artists and community voices, including the ICA's
Gallery Talk program and programs such as adult art-making
experiences. The intern works independently on research assignments
relating to upcoming exhibitions and adult programming. The intern
will leverage their independent research to develop and test one
innovative and engaging program related to exhibitions on view. The
intern will also support the development and implementation
(including staff training) of an interactive installation in the
ICA's Poss Family Mediatheque.Under the direction of the ICA's
Education Coordinator, Adult Audience Engagement, the Adult
Programs and Interpretation Intern will learn about museum
operations, gain skills in adult programming, design and
implementation of interpretive resources, and engage with diverse
contemporary art audiences. This is a part-time, temporary
position.WORKING AT THE ICA:All ICA employees are required to
reside in Massachusetts and within a commuting distance from their
Seaport location as of their first day of
work.Responsibilities:
- With guidance from the Education Coordinator, coordinate and
implement adult programs, including talks and art-making
experiences.
- Complete research assignments relating to upcoming exhibitions,
adult programming, and museum interpretation.
- Update the Education department wiki with relevant content on
upcoming exhibitions.
- Design, prepare, test and evaluate one innovative adult program
related to exhibitions on view.
- Support the development and implementation of an interactive
installation in the ICA's Poss Family Mediatheque, including
research, ordering materials, and activity testing.
- Develop and lead training for the Visitor Experience staff on
the Poss Family Mediatheque installation.
- Attend interdepartmental meetings, exhibit walkthroughs, and
educator training sessions.
- Commit to working onsite 2 days per week for the duration of
the internship.Requirements:
- Undergraduate candidates must be current third-year
students/junior and above. Graduate students and recent graduates
are welcome to apply.
- Must possess strong research skills, excellent interpersonal,
communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively or independently on
projects.
- Ability to speak confidently in public.
- Possess a desire to work with diverse adult learners and an
interest in art, museums, culture, and learning.
- Ability to engage in spirited discussion while maintaining
perspective and a professional demeanor.
- Solid experience with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel,
Word, and Power Point.
- Spanish and/or Haitian Creole speaking ability is a plus.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours required.Physical
Requirements:- Mobility to work in an office setting and use office
equipment; move about throughout the museum.- Prolonged periods of
remaining stationary working on a computer, standing and/or moving
about in the office.- Ability to lift, push and/or pull 10-15 lbs.,
keyboarding and gripping.- Ability to see, listen and talk for
extended periods in person, over the telephone and computer.- Must
be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff,
departments, and vendors.This is not necessarily an all-inclusive
list of position-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts,
requirements or working conditions. Management reserves the right
to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be
performed as assigned.Rate: $19.00 per hourApplication
Instructions:Interested candidates should send a resume and letter
of interest to jobs@icaboston.org. Please include "Adult Programs
and Interpretation Intern" in the subject line.Applicants will be
considered on a rolling basis until filled. To check the
availability of this position and explore other opportunities,
please visit the ICA Jobs and Opportunities page.The ICA is located
at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public
transportation (Red and Silver Line).The ICA is dedicated to
building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed
to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates
from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions
are strongly encouraged to apply.The ICA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace.
They are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive
employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to
providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job
application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or
617-478-3171.
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