Looking for a new volunteer or paid position? MICA is looking to fill 2 positions relating to MICA Gallery. Please pass the word along!
Docent Director and Curator Assistant for MICA Gallery
MICA seeks a volunteer to recruit and organize docents and assist with selection and hanging of exhibits at MICA Gallery in Old Town Lansing. This is a non-paid position.
The position entails keeping a current database of docents; recruiting and scheduling docents; assisting with the monthly shows; organizing with the artist the hanging of the show; publicity; setting up First Sunday Gallery walk receptions; and the show’s closing.
Please email your letter of interest to: artinmichigan@gmail.com
The Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for community development through quality arts programming.
No mail or phone inquiries will be accepted.
Administrative Manager – Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art
- Priority of responsibilities to support the MICA Board of Directors and various committee needs related to festivals, gallery, and events
- Assist and support sponsor development and follow up
- Oversee budgets and work with MICA accounting staff
- Recruit and schedule volunteers to serve as docents in MICA Gallery
- Recruit and manage interns
- Maintain and monitor web-based project files
- Carry out tasks and requests of the MICA BOD and committee members (may include copying, running errands, making phone calls, making deliveries and pick-ups, conducting research, etc.)
- Set-up, attend and keep minutes during MICA meetings (typically various Tuesdays from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Set-up and clean-up for Gallery receptions and other functions
- Keep schedule of outside groups using MICA Gallery
- Organizing and maintaining 1210 Turner Street space, including display/meeting area, bathroom, and basement space; supplies and trash
- Ensure MICA Gallery is unlocked and open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday-Sunday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM; staffing during these times can be a combination of operations coordinator and volunteers
- Oversee sale of art
- Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers license
Education:
Minimum of a BA or a BS degree. Art education background a plus.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer literate. Demonstrated social media skills.
Experience:
Related work experience.
$24,000
Please email your letter of interest, salary requirements, resume and 3 references to: artinmichigan@gmail.com
No mail or phone inquiries will be accepted.