Job Description

About the Clark

The Clark is a leading cultural institution and actively seeks employees who are energized and motivated by its dual mission as an art museum and a center for research and higher education, dedicated to advancing and extending the public understanding of art. The Clark’s mission and its geographical location define three essential aspects of its character and identity: the quality of its art, the beauty of its pastoral setting, and the depth of its commitment to the generation of ideas. Clark employees enjoy the opportunity to live and work in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, a place of rich natural beauty, a dynamic environment defined by its deep cultural resources, and a region that is growing as both a center of innovation and a major tourist destination.

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Position Description:
This full-time, 8-week term internship provides a unique, hands-on opportunity to experience the museum education department of a major, international art institution. The intern will gain essential skills and knowledge of a working education team by supporting on-site programs, targeted audience development for both school and community programs, and other department activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Prepare art materials for weekly summer art-making and Community Day, set up materials for programs, and organize materials post-program.
• Co-facilitate art-making sessions as part of the Clark’s weekly summer art-making and Community Day programs, providing a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all visitors.
• Design program and event ephemera, including art-making instructions, wayfinding signage, and more.
• Brainstorm themes, art-making activities, and potential collaborators for upcoming community engagement events.
• Maintain public engagement spaces such as ArtLab and the Postcard Station.
• Assist with a multifaceted, community-based program that explores the therapeutic potential of art to improve mental health and wellbeing:
  • Update and develop materials for client resource folders and distribute folders to all existing practitioners.
  • Brainstorm and foster new relationships with mental health practitioners in the community.
• Update and revise existing ephemera and support with marketing efforts for reoccurring seasonal programs, including Meet Me at the Clark, New Parents, and Start with Art.
• Assist with planning for an August professional development session for Berkshire County Art teachers.
• Support a new initiative to foster deeper collaborations with public schools in the Albany capital region and southern Vermont:
  • Conduct research to determine which schools within the targeted areas have school-wide Title 1 programs.
  • Analyze web content to find appropriate school contacts, and review school district calendars to identify designated professional development dates for future connections.
  • Examine existing Education Department data to determine which Albany capital region districts visit the Clark and their frequency of visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate and update educational materials.
• Proficiency in conducting research and verifying sources.
• Juniors and seniors only; art history major/minor; and interest in education.

Education, Training, and Skills
Applicants must be current junior or senior students at Williams College or Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). 

Work Experience
Office experience helpful but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to sit at a desk/workstation and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed primarily on site in an office environment.

Employment at the Clark is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant.

The Clark is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

The Clark provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Clark considers equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. All candidates who believe they possess equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.

 

Department: Education
This is an internship position

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