CACP + MIE: Graphic Designer & Radical Welcomer / Office Assistant

Job Description:

Wage: $15/hr | Hours: 8/week

* Freshman & Sophomores Preferred!

This position supports MassArt's Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP) and MassArt International Education (MIE) who share a suite on the 8th floor of Tower.

About the MassArt Departments:

ABOUT CACP

The Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP) partners with people and communities within and beyond MassArt to radically expand access to transformative creative experiences. To learn more please visit our Instagram: @cacp_massart, website: www.massart.edu/cacp, and CACP's sparc! the ArtMobile blog: www.sparctheartmobile.org.

ABOUT MIE

The MassArt International Education (MIE) is committed to creating a campus climate that recognizes and celebrates the value of global exchange. We encourage students to enhance their artistic perspective through a MassArt Travel Course, Exchange Programs, or a third-party study abroad program. We also provide assistance and information for degree-seeking and exchange students from around the globe to make the transition to life at MassArt.

Organization Address:

(On Campus) 621 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02114 - Tower Suite 811

Position Description:

The Graphic Designer + Radical Welcomer / Office Assistant position is a part of the Radical Welcomer Team. It is an integral part of the staffing and services provided by the MassArt International Education (MIE) and Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP). The main focus of the position is to co-create digital and print designs for our offices, and provide a welcoming and helpful presence to visitors to the shared MIE / CACP office space. The MIE and CACP are small but mighty teams! We pride ourselves in creating a vibrant, warm, welcoming space for students, staff, faculty, and community partners. We also seek invaluable communications and administrative support to make our work come to life. Graphic Designer / Office Assistants will complete a variety of administrative and/or design tasks that support both departments.

Specific duties include:
Co-create digital and print design needs for both offices (ie: event flyers, social media materials, promotional material, or web updates)
Provide a friendly and welcoming reception to visitors to the MIE and CACP office space, including greeting walk-in visitors, answering phone calls for the MIE, and alerting MIE + CACP staff to the arrival of appointments. Of high priority for this position is making our visitors feel radically welcomed and comfortable in our space.
Provide 6-8 weekly hours to be scheduled each semester with supervisors. While being committed to your scheduled hours, we ask that you be flexible and ready to take on whatever tasks need doing.
Maintain open/frequent communication with supervisors and staff. We ask that you plan ahead with your supervisor - we count on you!
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, copying, shredding, and data entry. Collect and deliver mail to/from Central Services. Post fliers in various campus buildings and at local businesses down Tremont Street. Maintain and keep an inventory of supplies (printer paper, toner, tape, markers, etc.), and alert both offices when supplies are low for reordering.
This position is a member of our MIE + CACP office teams. We ask that you bring a high level of professionalism to our work together.
Be prepared to answer basic questions about both offices. Your participation in an orientation session to MIE and CACP to understand the mission, values and programs of both offices will support you in doing this aspect of your work.
Additional responsibilities depending on student interest and expertise.
Requirements:

Qualifications:

Freshman and sophomores preferred!
Express strong interest in MIE + CACP's mission and values
Knowledge of Adobe Suite Tools (Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), ProCreate, Canva, and / or other design software
Ability to create multiple options for assignments and regularly apply feedback to collaborative designs
Ability to plan out work and meet deadlines
Enjoy connecting and working with people and possess a good sense of humor
Organized, enthusiastic, and motivated
Possess skill with administrative tasks and a sharp mind for details
Effective communicator - especially via email
Good writing skills
Comfortable taking initiative
Comfortable with completing tasks others have started or beginning tasks others will finish
Due to the nature of this position, responsibility and a strong work ethic are key characteristics of strong candidates
Work-Study Eligible students preferred, but not required
Applicant must be in good academic and judicial standing with the college at the time of application and during the length of employment
Must be a current matriculating undergraduate student at MassArt
In-Person / Remote / Flexible?

In Person
Expected Work Hours / week:

6-8 hours per week
Days and times to be determined
Wages:

$15 / hour
Students must complete timesheets for each pay period in a timely manner in order to be paid.
PLEASE NOTE:

This position is part of the PartnershipWORKS program offered through MassArt's Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP). If you are hired for this position you will become a member of the team at your host site AND a member of the CACP student cohort.

The requirements for holding a PartnershipWORKS position through CACP are:

Commit to your position for the entire academic year (fall + spring semesters)
Participate in monthly PartnershipWORKS sessions throughout the year facilitated by CACP staff
Complete time-sheets in a timely manner ? every two weeks
Thoughtful completion of all CACP evaluations
Maintain communication with the CACP+MIE teams regarding any challenges and/or successes related to your experience at your host site
**Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible. The PartnershipWORKS program has limited capacity, all positions will close once the program has reached its limit.**

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits

(does not apply to contractor/student positions) :
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Application Instructions:

1. Prepare a

resume ,

short cover letter , and a

portfolio with 5-7 examples

of print / digital designs. At least one portfolio piece must be an event flyer.

2. Check your email for messages from

Ivy Wong , and/or

Juan Venegas

who may want to schedule an interview with you.