EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
MCBA has no employment opportunities open at this time.
INTERNSHIPS
MCBA offers internships in the following areas:
Adult Programs
8-10 hours per week; 10-week minimum commitment
Daytime hours between 10am-6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and/or Thursdays
Tasks include assisting with Adult Education enrollment including verifying class schedules, Certificate Program registration and studio calendar maintenance, workshop prep, checking workshop supplies and Adult Programs publicity.
Arts Administration
8-10 hours per week; 10-week minimum commitment
Daytime hours between 10am-5pm on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday
Tasks include office support & organization, transcription, filing, contacting artists via email and phone, library classification and cataloging, and assisting with MCBA mailings.
Exhibitions
10-12 hours per week; 11-week minimum commitment
Daytime hours between 10am-5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Tasks include daily exhibit maintenance, assisting with preparation, installation and de-installation of exhibits, researching, stocking and maintaining exhibit equipment and supplies and helping with special events.
Studio
8-10 hours per week; 10-week minimum commitment
Daytime hours between 10am-5pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays
Tasks include cleaning and studio organization, some basic studio maintenance duties including oiling presses, refilling solvents, cleaning screens, and refilling supplies as well as directed studio-specific projects; some lifting required.
The Shop
8-10 hours per week; 10-week minimum commitment
Daytime hours between 10am-5pm, Mondays and Wednesday or Friday
Tasks include pricing and restocking inventory, cutting paper, book board, and cloth, packaging and shipping artist work, and some data entry; some lifting required.
Youth Programs
June-August only; 10-week minimum commitment
Daytime hours between 9am-4pm, 1-2 days per week (Tuesday through Friday)
Tasks include assisting instructors with teaching and facilitating book arts workshops, studio set-up and clean up before and after instruction, supervising children, prepping workshop materials and occasional administrative duties.
For students interested in a 15-20 hour per week internship, duties for two departments may be combined at the applicant and MCBA’s agreement.
In addition to on-the-job experience and being part of the vibrant downtown arts community, interns receive a free one-year membership to MCBA. After completion of 100 hours, interns qualify for a free MCBA Adult Ed class or workshop of up to 12 hours (intern must pay supply fee if applicable).
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the following internship periods:
- January to May – Applications due December 1.
- June to August – Applications due May 1.
- September to December – Applications due August 1.
To apply for these positions, please submit the following to internships@mnbookarts.org:
- A cover letter discussing past experience and why you want to work at MCBA
- A professional resume
- Three references including name, title, phone number and email address
- Please specify preferred internship area(s) in the subject line of the email
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