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The ICA’s Adult Programs and Interpretation Internship provides a qualified student the opportunity to engage with contemporary arts education for adult learners for a 9-month term (October 2026—May 2027). The Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern supports various programs highlighting artists and community voices, including the ICA’s Gallery Talk program and programs such as Art-Making After Dark.

With support from the Adult Audience Engagement Assistant Manager, the intern builds towards developing and implementing one program including, pitching an exhibition-related theme, conducting outreach and securing an artist partner, ordering materials, and facilitating the event with visitors. The intern works independently on research assignments relating to upcoming exhibitions and adult programming. The intern will also support the development and implementation of an interactive installation in the ICA’s Poss Family Mediatheque.

Under the direction of the ICA’s Adult Audience Engagement Assistant Manager, the Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern will learn about museum operations, gain skills in adult programming, design and implementation of interpretive resources, and engage with diverse contemporary art audiences.

The Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern contributes to a culture of collaboration, community, and respect while centering the ICA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEAIB) in all areas of work.

WORKING AT THE ICA:

All ICA employees are required to reside in Massachusetts and within a commuting distance from our Seaport location as of their first day of work.

The ICA offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule for employees who are eligible to work remotely (at manager discretion and subject to change). Due to the nature of the intern position, a consistent hybrid work week may not be possible.

With guidance from the Adult Audience Engagement Assistant Manager, coordinate and implement adult programs, including talks and art-making experiences.

Complete research assignments relating to upcoming exhibitions, adult programming, and museum interpretation.

Update the Education department wiki, an internal training resource, with relevant content on upcoming exhibitions

Advised by the Adult Audience Engagement Assistant Manager, intern will design, prepare, facilitate, and evaluate one program.

Support the Adult Audience Engagement Assistant Manager in the development and implementation of an interactive installation in the ICA’s Poss Family Mediatheque including research, ordering materials, and activity testing.

With support from the Adult Audience Engagement Assistant Manager, intern will develop resources for Visitor Experience staff on how to maintain the Poss Family Mediatheque installation and engage with the activity.

Attend interdepartmental meetings, exhibit walkthroughs, and educator training sessions.

Commit to working onsite 2 days per week for the duration of the internship.

Candidates must be currently enrolled college students.

Undergraduate candidates must be current third-year students/junior and above. Graduate students are welcome to apply.

Knowledge of studio art media, materials, processes and ability to assist facilitation of lessons and workshops in visual arts to a range of audiences

Must possess strong research skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and ability to speak confidently in public

Ability to work collaboratively or independently on projects

Interest in local Boston art scene, museum education, contemporary art, and/or and creative aging

Possess a desire to work with diverse learners

Solid experience with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Power Point

Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and vendors.

Spanish and/or Haitian Creole speaking ability, a plus

Experience with video editing, a plus

Must be available 2 days in-office per week (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Thursday, plus either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Occasional evening availability required, typically one or two Thursday evenings a month.

Occasional weekend availability required, typically one Sunday afternoon a month.

Physical Requirements:

Possess mobility to work in an office setting and use office equipment; move about throughout the museum.

Prolonged periods of remaining stationary working on a computer, standing and/or moving about in the office to access files, printers, etc.

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling, keyboarding and gripping

Ability to see, listen and talk for extended periods in person, over the telephone and computer, and understand printed materials

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of position-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While the above is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Pay Rate

: $19.00 per hour (this is a fixed rate position)

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to

jobs@icaboston.org

. When applying, please include “Adult Programs and Interpretation Intern” in the subject line.

The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation Red and Silver Line.

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio                                                 ICA Watershed

100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor                       256 Marginal Street

Boston, MA 02210                                           East Boston, MA 02128

The ICA values building a pluralistic workforce to foster a culture of collaboration, community and respect. We are committed to hiring talented, creative and qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the ICA is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to fair employment practices for all individuals, adhering to all non-discrimination laws. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation (as defined by the ADA) to participate in the job application or interview process, contact

HR-EOE@icaboston.org

or 617-478-3171.

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