Art Services Internship

Posting number: BCA Art Services Internship

Department: Burlington City Arts (BCA)

Job classification: Art Services Internship

Posting type: Open

Categories: Internship, Arts, Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media

Summary

To provide students with an opportunity to develop professional skills, knowledge and experience in exhibit installation, art handling practices, and what goes into preparing for an exhibit through a hands-on educational and professional experience as an adjunct to a student’s educational program or path of study at the University of Vermont, Champlain College, or Saint Michael’s College.

• Art hanging and handling skills 
• Best practices specific to gallery installation
• How to prepare exhibit-related materials
• Gallery day to day and visitor services
• Database management as relates to BCA's Vermont Artist Database
• Additional aspects of working in an arts organization 

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: Unpaid, for academic credit 
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Examples of duties

Support the Art Services Coordinator through assistance with off-site exhibition installations and related tasks, including: art hanging, handling, and packing; related administrative functions and install preparation; assistance with gallery install and visitor services; updating and maintaining the artist database; assistance with special projects and other BCA functions as needed; in a professional arts organization/non-profit setting

Qualifications

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

• Availability 1-2 days per week (ideal candidate will be available 9am-5pm Tuesdays or Wednesdays for full day installs as needed, and one partial flexible day for admin work) *Please be sure to include your availability for Spring semester in your cover letter
• Must be a student currently enrolled at University of Vermont or St. Michaels College taking a course for credit *Please be sure to check with your advisor to ensure that you are eligible for course credit and that you are aware of the terms as pertains to your university 
• Demonstrated interest in the arts (ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in studio art, art education, art history, museum or curatorial studies, or a related field)
• Ability to assist with installation of artwork, including but not limited to lifting, use of a ladder, and use of basic tools. Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Familiarity working with a Windows OS, including knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software. Some experience with Excel preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Attention to detail, flexibility, willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to professionally represent Burlington City Arts in all interactions with artists, clients and the general public

Supplemental information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.