Social Art & Creative Experiences Associate

Grinnell College • Grinnell, IA

2h

About The Position

This Service Leadership Work-Study (SLWS) position offers students the opportunity to serve and learn alongside the 2026 Social Innovator in Residence, Antionette Priscilla Carroll. This position is not designed to replace or replicate the responsibilities of trained personnel. Instead, it emphasizes learning through civic engagement, inquiry, reflection, and systemic analysis. Student will be supervised by Vicki Nolton in the CLS and will be mentored by Antionette Priscilla Carroll.

Requirements

• Interest in visual art, social practice art, design, theater, creative placemaking, installation work, or arts facilitation
• Comfort with hands-on creative work
• Ability to think spatially and collaboratively
• Interest in community-centered art practices

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and setting up participatory art experiences
• Support material sourcing and installation preparation
• Help facilitate co-making sessions and creative gatherings
• Assist with visual displays, prompts, interactive experiences, and exhibition preparation
• Support accessibility and welcoming design considerations
• Help document participant reflections and artistic responses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed