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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