Are you a high schooler or recent graduate who would like to work in an unconventional arts space, experience all kinds of art (from visual art to theater to music to dance) while gaining work experience, and sharing your voice to make an impact on the future of contemporary art?

Activators in the Summer Cohort will gain a greater understanding of what art making means to them during a multidisciplinary slate of programs in July and August 2024. While Activators develop their own artistic practice, they’ll work with teaching artists to assist with Camp MASS MoCA during the month of August.

This is a part-time, seasonal, and temporary position. Apply to be a paid Activator at MASS MoCA for Summer 2024! Application Deadline is Friday, May 17, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on programming initiatives with MASS MoCA’s public programs department
• Assist teaching artist during Camp MASS MoCA
• Engage with visual arts through gallery learning and workshops with exhibition and community artists
• Participate in and give feedback during multi-disciplinary response workshops
• Participate in artist engagements, reading seminars, and professional development workshops to gain a broader view of museum work.
• Assist public programs department on execution of adult and community programs
• Assist in the Research and Development Store, provide set up and program support
• Usher at summer performing arts events, including music festivals (optional)

• This is a part-time, seasonal, temporary position. 
• Must be a rising junior or senior (11th and 12th Grades), or recent HS/GED graduate (junior or senior for the 2023-2024 School Year or 2023 graduate)
• An interest in working with Teaching Artists to refine activities 
• An interest in working directly with people of all ages, younger people, peers and members of the community 
• Committed to DEAI (diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion) work and fostering a sense of belonging, dignity, and justice for all visitors.
• Applicants must have an approved/completed MA State Youth Employment Permit prior to the first day of employment.

Skills:

• Curious, enthusiastic, and willing to try new things
• Willing to work both independently and as a group
• Ability to follow through on a task until completion
• An interest in learning about and helping others to learn about unconventional art and the creative process
• Ability to provide feedback about your experience, and offer suggestions for future opportunities for young people at MASS MoCA
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Enthusiasm for and experience working with people in an educational or customer service environment.
• Ideally, has an outgoing, positive personality with a knack for connecting with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Work Conditions:

• The majority of the workday is spent indoors, but occasional special events, exhibitions, and/or festivals may require working outdoors and in inclement weather.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and move for distances across the museum. This role is able to accommodate a wheelchair.
• People of all abilities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to wear PPE when necessary.

MASS MoCA strongly encourages employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Non-exempt. Non-represented.