EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MCBA
Internships
Summer only: MCBA Youth Programs and Camp Counselor Internships (deadline 5/11/13)
INTERNSHIPS
MCBA offers internships in the following areas:
Adult Programs
8-10 hours per week; 10-week minimum commitment
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
Tasks vary but may 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
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
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
Tasks include pricing and restocking inventory, cutting paper, book board, and cloth, packaging and shipping artist work, and some data entry; some lifting required.
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.
Internship opportunities are unpaid. 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:
- Spring (January to May): applications due December 1
- Summer (June to August): applications due May 1
- Fall (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 and in your cover letter
MCBA YOUTH PROGRAMS INTERNSHIP
and
MCBA/LOFT SUMMER YOUTH CAMP COUNSELOR INTERNSHIPS
MCBA's Youth Programs department offers summer internships in the following two areas:
1) MCBA Youth Programs Intern
July 8 through August 16, 2013; Monday through Friday, ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week
Responsibilities 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.
2) MCBA/Loft Summer Youth Camp Counselor Intern (2 positions available)
June 17 through August 2, 2013 (week of July 4 off); Monday through Friday, ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week
The MCBA/Loft intern will assist MCBA and Loft Literary Center teaching artists with writing and bookmaking half-day camps for children and young teens. Required orientation on June 14 or 15, 2013. First camps begin June 17, last camps end August 2. Internship continues through the culminating gallery exhibition and reception on Saturday, August 10. Responsibilities include:
- serving as the students' "camp counselor" by maintaining the well-being of the group and serving as their primary adult contact;
- greeting students and parents upon their arrival each day and ensure they are safely picked up at the end of each session;
- supervising students during snack breaks and escort them through the building when necessary;
- helping facilitate a final presentation of written and artistic works the last day of each workshop;
- helping to plan and implement the MCBA/Loft gallery exhibition of student work and reception, to be held Saturday afternoon, August 10.
- Interns will most importantly be enlisted to assist students ages 6-17 in book, paper, and print making activities during class.
- This internship will also include various administrative responsibilities.
- In addition to the benefits listed below, MCBA/Loft camp interns qualify for a free class at The Loft (6-week or weekend course, excluding online class offerings) after completion of 200 hours of service.
Qualifications: High school diploma required; experience and love of working with children required; interest in writing and studio art / book arts; excellent communication, writing and organization skills. Ability to fold and cut sometimes intricate paper designs, and take art making directions is imperative.
Benefits: Internship opportunities are unpaid. 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).
To apply for these positions, please submit the following to MCBA Community Programs Manager Lucy Hawthorne at lhawthorne@mnbookarts.org:
- A cover letter discussing past experience and current interest
- A professional resume
Applications are due Friday, May 11, 2013.
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