Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant
Description:
The ICA seeks Special Exhibition Visitor Assistants, who will work as key members of an education-oriented, visitor-centered education staff; practice public speaking and audience engagement skills; and engage with artwork and public safeguarding practices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the visitors’ experience of ICA exhibitions, including a historic new exhibition at the ICA, the first comprehensive U.S. museum exhibition on Black Mountain College, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957. Featured artists will include Anni and Josef Albers, John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, Buckminster Fuller, Ruth Asawa, as well as many others. Together with the ICA’s Visitor Assistants, the Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant is responsible for monitoring the gallery spaces and protecting the art while engaging with the public to answer questions and provide information about the exhibits and the ICA. This is a temporary position beginning on or around Oct. 5, 2015 and ending on or around Jan 24, 2016.
<b “line-height:=”” 15pt;”=””>Benefits of this temporary position include: FREE museum admission including two (2) guests, discounts in the ICA Store and the Water Café, membership discount on two (2) tickets to see ICA productions in the theater, and free admission at museums and cultural centers that share reciprocity with the ICA.
The ICA seeks Special Exhibition Visitor Assistants, who will work as key members of an education-oriented, visitor-centered education staff; practice public speaking and audience engagement skills; and engage with artwork and public safeguarding practices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the visitors’ experience of ICA exhibitions, including a historic new exhibition at the ICA, the first comprehensive U.S. museum exhibition on Black Mountain College, Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957. Featured artists will include Anni and Josef Albers, John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, Buckminster Fuller, Ruth Asawa, as well as many others. Together with the ICA’s Visitor Assistants, the Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant is responsible for monitoring the gallery spaces and protecting the art while engaging with the public to answer questions and provide information about the exhibits and the ICA. This is a temporary position beginning on or around Oct. 5, 2015 and ending on or around Jan 24, 2016.
<b “line-height:=”” 15pt;”=””>Benefits of this temporary position include: FREE museum admission including two (2) guests, discounts in the ICA Store and the Water Café, membership discount on two (2) tickets to see ICA productions in the theater, and free admission at museums and cultural centers that share reciprocity with the ICA.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma, or Equivalent Experience, required. Experience working in a fast-paced environment required. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays required. Experience in a security-related position preferred. Customer service experience preferred. Ability to assert oneself when needed in order to enforce policies and protect artwork. Ability to use good judgment and to respond in handling crowds and waiting lines while remaining calm and presenting a professional demeanor. Experience with or knowledge of contemporary visual art preferred. Ability to stand for long periods of time and generally mobility throughout the building required. Ability to adhere to dress code policies. The Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant will work a set schedule during weekdays, weekends, and Thursday and Friday evenings, as well as some holiday hours.
High School Diploma, or Equivalent Experience, required. Experience working in a fast-paced environment required. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays required. Experience in a security-related position preferred. Customer service experience preferred. Ability to assert oneself when needed in order to enforce policies and protect artwork. Ability to use good judgment and to respond in handling crowds and waiting lines while remaining calm and presenting a professional demeanor. Experience with or knowledge of contemporary visual art preferred. Ability to stand for long periods of time and generally mobility throughout the building required. Ability to adhere to dress code policies. The Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant will work a set schedule during weekdays, weekends, and Thursday and Friday evenings, as well as some holiday hours.
How To Apply:
Applications accepted through October 1, 2015. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a current resume to jobs@icaboston.org and kdahl@icaboston.org. When applying, please include “Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant” in the subject line. Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The ICA is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications accepted through October 1, 2015. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a current resume to jobs@icaboston.org and kdahl@icaboston.org. When applying, please include “Special Exhibition Visitor Assistant” in the subject line. Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. The ICA is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply by:
October 01, 2015
October 01, 2015
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