City of Burlington, Vermont is hiring: Art Services Internship in Burlington

Internship Opportunity

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 or Saint Michael's College. This internship will cover:
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
Essential Job Functions

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

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 Tuesdays during business hours for full day installs, and one partial flexible day for admin work) *Please include your availability for fall semester in your cover letter
Must be a student currently enrolled at University of Vermont or St. Michaels College taking a course for credit
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
Additional 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.
Benefits

This is a Temporary or Seasonal Position that is Not Eligible for City of Burlington Benefits