The College Committee Members (CCM) report to the Director of Community Engagement. They work with museum staff, contracted teaching artists, and the Learning and Community Engagement audiences, including visitors from the Community Access Program. The CCM meets bi-weekly to discuss various topics related to art and community. They also assist in leading museum tours, art activities in the community, AAD College Night, and help publish the Palm Zine: College Students’ Perspective on Art + Community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with leading tours and art activities for the Community Access Program (CAP) groups at the museum and off-site.
• Represent the museum at internal and community-facing events as needed.
• Complete bi-weekly assignments, including readings, written reflections, object research, art-making demonstrations, and oral presentations.
• Prepare classroom areas and materials before art activity programs. Clean up the classroom after art activities.
• Aid in maintaining art supply inventory.
• Assist with creating and scheduling content for social media, highlighting College Committee work.
• Participate in workshops with teaching artists to use digital cameras, InDesign, and Lightroom software to design the Zine project.
• Assist in data collection of program surveys.
• Working with the Learning and Community Engagement Department staff and their programs.
• Collaborate with staff to lead activities and promote College Night at the Norton.

Ability to Commute - 

• All College Committee Members must have reliable transportation to and from the museum and offsite program locations

Schedule - 

• Term: Fall - Spring (October - April)
• Hours: 10-15 hours per week
• Availability: Monday–Saturday as needed; bi-weekly Friday meetings required (3 PM - 7 PM)

Hourly Pay - 

• $17.00

Please submit cover letter with application  documents.

Qualifications - 

• Currently enrolled in a college or university (MFA students preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated interest in art education, museums, or community-based programs.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Reliable, organized, and collaborative.
• Bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to collaborate with co-workers and participants.
• Show initiative, reliability, and a commitment to learning and growing in a museum environment.
• Be open to feedback and actively engage in group discussions, workshops, and public events.
• Be flexible and adaptable in dynamic, creative work settings.
• Be willing to learn new software and creative tools (InDesign, Lightroom, digital cameras).
• Commute to the museum and offsite program locations.
• Have access to a laptop for assignments and meetings.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and be able to pass a background check.
• Having prior experience in arts, education, or public engagement is a plus but not required.
• Be bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Haitian Creole (preferred, not required)