Coastal Corridor - Art in Parks Internship

 

Event Participation ● Participate in a “dry-run” of the pop-up art studios (i.e., engage in a practice session to go through the process of creating applicable art to test out ideas, techniques, and workflow; set up of the booth, tables, display, and education forums, etc.). ● Rehearse the art studio “run of show” and determine community engagement needs. ● Support the Project Coordinator, Art Director, and associated program deliverables by attending up to nine pop-up art studios for the creation of 80-100 individual art projects in total. Each intern would be expected to attend roughly six events. ● Help check in event participants and confirm or obtain signed event waivers from attendees. ● Using artistic templates and the Art Director’s instruction, help guide participants towards higher levels of artistic quality and expression. ● Aid in facilitating the day’s educational agenda and engage and welcome program participants. ● Take photos and videos of the event, participants, and the overall activities (within the parameters authorized by CCA) to share with our Communications Specialist for social media posts and future use. Art Installation & Gallery Support ● Support the Project Coordinator, Gallery Director, and contribute to the program deliverables by attending 1-2 public gallery showings of the final artistic mosaic. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Other duties may be assigned at CCA’s discretion. Requirements and Qualifications: What You’ve Accomplished ● Working toward or have earned a degree in arts, event management, or communications related field preferred. ● Mixed media art or gallery experience preferred. ● Non-profit work preferred. ● Event planning experience preferred. ● Strong communication skills. ● Spanish language proficiency is a plus. ● Ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently. ● Possess a highly
What You’ll Need to Do ● Communicate effectively with the team. ● Demonstrate cultural sensitivity. ● Work evenings and weekends as needed. ● Effectively assist in planning, and manage, numerous public events. ● Safely traverse uneven surfaces outdoors for several hours at a time on foot or bicycle. ● Set up a booth including: assembling six-foot table(s), chairs, and a pop up tent, weighing approximately 50 pounds. ● Be able to sit or stand for lengthy periods at a time while also interacting with the public. ● Be able to anticipate problems before they start and effectively address them. ● Competence, physical ability to operate, and access to a phone, laptop or desktop computer for generally short intervals, and some lengthy periods of time as needed. Compensation: This position is a part-time, time bound (February 1st to October 31, 2025), hourly (non-exempt) position and will pay $20.00 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime, but opportunities for overtime will likely be limited and must be approved in advance. Benefits: CCA offers all eligible employees access to a retirement plan, paid sick leave, and flexible scheduling. Business expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with state and federal law and this position will provide a reasonable monthly stipend to cover phone and internet usage while working with CCA. Location: This is a hybrid position with limited remote work from home with required participation in-person at our pop-up venue: Fairview Park. Candidates from Santa Ana College will be given preference for this position. This position will require travel to the Costa Mesa and Santa Ana areas. Hiring Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning Friday, January 3rd. Apply early since as soon as the positions are filled, no more applications will be reviewed. Position(s) will remain open until filled. To ensure transparency, best efforts will be made to review every complete application, and confirmation of receipt of applications will generally be provided within 72 business hours. Notification of a decline to interview or request for an interview will be given only to those applicants that submit all the required materials (as referenced below).
Any job offer will be contingent on candidates successfully completing a background check to verify employment eligibility, a Motor Vehicle Record check (which will occur annually thereafter if hired), and a LiveScan fingerprint. How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, current resume, and three professional references (with name, title, affiliation, phone, and email) to the Hiring Manager as one PDF attachment (if possible) to Hiring@CoastalCorridor.org. No calls accepted.






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