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Description:
The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) is seeking an Gallery Assistant intern to work with our Assistant Director, and assist with the organization and implementation of our robust exhibition schedule. The Cambridge Art Association presents 20+ gallery exhibitions, and an additional 20 exhibits in non-traditional galleries each year. These include juried, non-juried, curatorial, and pop-up exhibits. In addition to our exhibits, the CAA hosts regular professional development and networking events for both our 500+ Artist Members and the general public.

The Gallery Assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director in requesting materials and securing contracts from exhibiting artists; creating labels and additional information for exhibits; and creating exhibition catalogs. The Summer Gallery Assistant will also serve as the main point of contact for our summer exhibits, Flora/Fauna.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for an undergrad or graduate student interested in gaining hands on experience in a non-profit gallery environment.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have background in the visual arts or art history, and should be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; strong communications skills – both written and verbal; and an interest in exhibition coordination and development. The candidate should be an enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working with the general public. The candidate must also be comfortable working independently, and able to lift and move heavy objects. Some art installation and transport experience is desired; however, we are willing to train the right candidate.

The candidate must have daytime and evening availability. (10-20 hours a week, available for school credit). We ask for a miniumim 3-month commitment – with 6 months preferred.

How To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume to Cory Shea at cshea@cambridgeart.org.

No phone calls please.

Apply by:
April 15, 2016

Salary:
Unpaid

Description:
Celebrate American culture and help Heritage Museums & Gardens grow by taking root in your community and becoming involved. Share your time and knowledge to inspire people of all ages while exploring, discovering and learning together! There are many opportunities to get involved, so find the one that’s right for you!

Visitor Engagement Volunteer: Work with the public and our front line staff to help provide a memorable, meaningful experience for our visitors! Visitor Engagement Volunteers help with:
• Daily operations such as greeting visitors as they arrive, helping with wayfinding, and recommending things to see and do around the gardens and galleries
• Event assistance, helping with ticket-taking, helping with craft and program activities, and assisting with crowd control
• Engaging students grades K-8 grade through hands-on interactive workshops that connect Museum collections and STEM learning in fun and exciting ways
• Interpreting Heritage’s collections to community and groups by teaching with objects, giving informal talks, and leading interactive tours through our galleries and gardens
• Assisting with greeting and welcoming adult and student group tour customers upon arrival, assisting groups with the Admissions check-in process

Horticulture Department: This opportunity will allow you to work in the gardens doing various duties, including weeding, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, propagation, and plant documentation. As a Horticulture Volunteer you will help Heritage maintain our beautiful public gardens enjoyed by all who visit.

Administrative Support: This opportunity will allow you to experience the inner workings of a nonprofit organization in this extremely important job that can assist a variety of departments, including Development, Marketing, Membership, and Finance. Duties include, but are not limited to, bulk mailings, filing, stuffing envelopes, telephone calls, archiving promotional materials, membership outreach, assisting with promotion of Heritage events and exhibits through online event promotions etc.

Maintenance Department: This opportunity will allow you to assist in the maintenance of Heritage’s building and gardens. By volunteering in this department you will ensure that the 100 acres of Heritage Museums, which is home to 65 acres of gardens, 13,000+ objects in our collections including 39 American automobiles, are kept in a clean, safe and secure facility.

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Qualifications:
All volunteers should have: excellent customer service skills, the ability to stand for long periods of time and have a positive attitude! Please keep in mind that all positions require some work outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Training will be provided for all volunteer positions.

How To Apply:
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer at Heritage, please visit our website http://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/.   If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Davis at ddavis@heritagemuseums.org or 508.888.3300 ext 108.

Apply by:
March 21, 2016