You’ll find us on a narrow strip of land that separates two lakes. Surrounded by nature. Bound to each other. As faculty and staff, we are the conduit between long-held dreams and the discipline necessary to make them real. The bridge between proficiency and mastery. The link between who our students are, and who they will become. Making art. Working joyfully. Creating a life of purpose.

Join us this summer as one of our Visual Arts Studio Assistants for the 2023 Interlochen Arts Camp season. In this position you will assist instructors in a variety of visual arts classes, manage studios, help students, and assist with various other aspects of the program. This is a paid position. In addition, housing and all meals are included with this position. The dates of employment are 6/23/23-8/7/2023, with some Assistants needed as early as June 15, 2023.

Major Responsibilities:

• Studio preparation
• Inventory of supplies
• Assist with studio instruction and studio clean up
• Monitor open studios and help hang student exhibitions
• May also teach a workshop to high school or intermediate students in the Visual Arts Studio Seminar
• Assist with the department's public and community programs as appropriate including open studios, extracurricular activities, demonstrations during change over weekends and our mid-summer event "Collage"
• Hang student exhibitions and decide on the most creative and efficient ways to display artwork

More information about Interlochen Center for the Arts:

A global destination for artists and arts enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation’s premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations (classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.

Since 1928, Interlochen’s mission to inspire people worldwide through excellence in the arts and education has produced generations of purposeful creative lives. For more information, visit interlochen.org. Follow Interlochen on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at @interlochenarts.
Experience and Skills:Qualifications:

• A strong background in studio art is required
• A specialized degree in art is preferred

Required Items to Upload on Your Application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Must submit art work samples, up to 10 images, please provide a link or upload with your application

Safeguarding our students, guests, and employees is a valued mission within Interlochen Center for the Arts. As a condition of employment, Interlochen Center for the Arts requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. Prior to beginning employment, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and all new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date.
Benefits:

• Housing in a shared residence hall room is included
• All meals (when dining services is open to employees) are included
• Discount on performances and at our on campus store, The Scholarshop

Interlochen Center for the Arts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion (religious creed), age, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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From: Interlochen Center for the Arts