CACP: Program Support Associate

Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) is seeking a part-time team member for the CACP Center in Boston, MA. The role involves supporting sparc! programs, events, and community partnerships, with on-site work on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications include a love of people and strong communication, plus experience running art workshops and working with diverse urban communities. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Love of people and community; sense of humor.
• Experience collaborating with people of all ages.
• Experience in Boston neighborhoods (Roxbury, Mission Hill, Dorchester).
• Strong communication skills and punctuality.
• Experience creating and leading art workshops.
• Bilingual in Spanish; Haitian Creole / Cape Verdean Portuguese Creole a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, prep, and facilitation of sparc! programs and events.
• Attend weekly sparc! team and CACP staff meetings.
• Assist with planning and facilitating weekly team meetings.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and resources for sparc! events.
• Research and order art materials with the sparc! Program Manager.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and on-site coordination.
• Translate sparc! materials from English to Spanish as needed.
• Support the student team during office hours with guidance.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Community outreach

Workshop facilitation

Bilingual Spanish

Job description

Department: CACP - Center for Art and Community Partnerships - Academic Affairs

Locations: Boston, MA

Posted: Aug 26, 2026

Closes: Sep 1, 2026 - 5:10 PM EDT

Type: Part-time

PositionID: 204148

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About MassArt:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Schedule: 19.75 hours per week, in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Compensation: $27.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation, and facilitation of sparc! programs and events.
• Attend weekly sparc! team meetings and weekly CACP staff meetings.
• Assist with planning and facilitating weekly sparc! team meetings.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and other resources needed for sparc! events and activities.
• Research and order art materials and program supplies in collaboration with the sparc! Program Manager for upcoming events.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and on-site coordination as needed.
• Support the translation of sparc! program materials and communications from English to Spanish, as needed.
• Work with the sparc! Program Manager to support the student team during office hours by providing guidance, assisting with projects and tasks, and helping maintain an organized, collaborative workspace.
• Develop relationships with sparc! community partners and support engagement with partners through special events and programs.
• Act as an ambassador for sparc! the ArtMobile and MassArt's Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP), sharing information about programs, resources, and opportunities with community partners and participants.
• Collaborate with staff to complete additional program-related tasks that arise during the contract period.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• A love of people and community, as well as a sense of humor!
• Experience working collaboratively with people of all ages and stages
• Experience working inRoxbury, Mission Hill, Dorchester, and other neighborhoods of Boston
• Strong communication skills and punctuality
• Experience creating and leading art-making workshops
• Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Portuguese Creole is a plus

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy‑related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.