iLEAD: Community Site Leader

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

14d•$15

About The Position

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we value diversity and empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. General purpose: Community Site Leaders (CSL) work closely with Baltimore community sites and their leaders to facilitate arts-based support measures through a year-long commitment. CSLs plan, organize and facilitate art opportunities throughout Baltimore City at sites such as (but not limited to) schools, neighborhood art centers, and rehabilitation/transitional housing facilities. Applicants must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate or graduate student at time of employment. Prior volunteer experience or demonstrated history of community-based involvement and leadership is preferred, but not required. Summary of Essential Functions Community Site Leaders are part-time, 2-6 hours per week student staff members in the Center for Student Engagement and are hired for a year-long commitment. Work-study Community Site Leaders may work up to 10 hours per week. Depending on the site’s needs and schedule, CSLs support the site supervisor with arts-focused activities, lessons, or projects, and other community initiatives and engagement as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and community members, via email and in-person
Ability to consider the diverse needs and interests of the Baltimore community and site organization
A strong desire to connect and engage MICA and the greater Baltimore communities
Must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
Must be a currently enrolled MICA [undergraduate/graduate] student at the time of employment
Must maintain a minimum GPA of [2.5]
Student employees may not work more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions.

Nice To Haves

Prior volunteer experience or a demonstrated history of community-based involvement and leadership is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Commit to a one-year experience, working an average of 2-6 hours per week, with a local Baltimore organization
Attend mandatory trainings, bi-weekly meetings, and professional development workshops throughout the semester
Complete mid-term, intersession, final evaluations of their work with the community site
Maintain active communication with Community Art + Service staff and their site supervisor
Communicate issues/difficulties at their site to their supervisor on a timely basis, within one business day for critical issues or one week for more routine matters.
Assist in implementing the end-of-the-year exhibition & festival featuring their projects
Participate in Joint Student Leader Training in late Aug. of 2025 and CAS Orientation: 9/13/2025
Following CAS orientation, be a consistent presence at their community site for a semester (min 2 - 6 hours per week)
Complete background check/fingerprinting if required by the site