Rodgers' Spring Intern- Community and Family Programs

Clark Art Institute; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA is offering an internship in museum education. Under supervision of the Manager of Community and Family Programs, the intern will staff and market programs, provide administrative support, and contribute to program development for future events.

The 8hrs/week, ~13 weeks internship is for current Williams College or MCLA students. Responsibilities include assisting with staffings for family and community programs, preparing materials for art-making

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public.
• Experience with art-making and a variety of art materials.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff family and community programs, including First Sundays Free, Start with Art, Collage Club, and School Vacation Week.
• Prepare materials for art-making activities for spring programs (15-300 participants).
• Draft event ephemera (art-making instructions, wayfinding signage, etc.).
• Research and develop art-making activities and potential collaborators for upcoming events, including the Clark's largest event, summer Community Day.
• Participate in brainstorming meetings to generate new engagement ideas.
• Organize and analyze program feedback.
• Other duties as assigned (and/or imagined depending on intern's interest and experience).

Skills

Public interaction

Art-making

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Current Williams College or MCLA student

Open to juniors and seniors

Job description

Position Summary

This internship provides the opportunity to develop new skills and to consider career possibilities in the museum education field. Under the supervision of the Manager of Community and Family Programs, this position will staff and market programs, provide administrative support, and contribute to program development for future events. This internship is 8hrs/week for approx. 13 weeks.

Rodgers' internships are for current students atWilliams College and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA).

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assist with staffing family and community programs, including First Sundays Free, Start with Art, Collage Club, and School Vacation Week programming.
• Prepare materials for art-making activities for spring programs (ranging from 15-300 participants)
• Draft event ephemera (art-making instructions, wayfinding signage, etc.)
• Research and develop art-making activities and potential collaborators for upcoming events, including the Clark's largest event, summer Community Day.
• Participate in brainstorming meetings with the team to generate new engagement ideas.
• Organize and analyze program feedback.
• Other duties as assigned (and/or imagined depending on the intern's interest and experience)

What You'll Learn

• Develop familiarity with the Clark's collection and special exhibitions
• Learn about the many departments within a museum that allow it to function
• Gain experience in facilitating art-based activities for a variety of audiences
• Participate in the various stages of programming (conceptualization, execution, and assessment)
• Learn about how museums think about and plan for audience development
• Practice project management with the support of Learning & Engagement staff, and develop skills in strategic planning and workplace communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with the public
• Experience with art-making and a variety of art materials
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Education, Training, and Skills

Applicants must be current students at Williams College or Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). Position open to junior and senior students.

Work Experience

Office experience helpful but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to perform the following physical requirements continuously:
  • Lifting under 40 lbs
  • Standing
  • Walking on uneven surfaces
  • Climbing stairs
  • Bending
  • Simple hand grasping

• Work Environment: Work will be performed in an office environment and museum spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.