Spencer Intern- Division of Learning and Engagment

Clark Art Institute • Williamstown, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clark Art Institute’s Division of Learning and Engagement seeks a sophomore or junior MCLA student to work as a paid intern with our Community and Family Programs team leading a weekly, after school arts program at the UNO Community Center in North Adams on Wednesdays, for children, ages 8-19. The intern will help to plan, prepare, market, and staff the program. This internship will provide skill development in program planning, experience in facilitating art-based activities in a community center setting and provide insight on how museums think about and plan for audience development.
This position is a 10 hr/week, academic year position, with an opportunity to extend into the summer and/or the 27/28 academic year.
This position requires a weekly Wednesday commitment on site at the UNO Community Center from 2:00pm-6:00pm, including setup and cleanup.

Requirements

• Experience working with children.
• Experience with art-making and a variety of art materials.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Reliability, warmth, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Applicants must be current students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to sophomores and juniors due to the possibility of a two year term.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Manager of Community and Family Programs to develop a year-long curriculum of activities focused on the Clark collection and programs and designed to make the Clark more accessible to new audiences.
• Staff weekly program on Wednesdays.
• Test art-making activities and adjust plans as necessary.
• Order, organize, and prepare supplies and materials for the program.
• Engage warmly with participants and their families as a representative of the Clark.
• Assist with postering, newsletters, and other efforts to build relationships with target community and families.

What This Job Offers

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