The Museum Associates Program (MAP) offers Middlebury College students a paid opportunity to develop and lead programming (in the areas of visitor services, interactive close-looking tours, and/or special events) at the Middlebury College Museum of Art.
This is a Middlebury student Level B position paying $14.95 per hour.
Museum Associates attend weekly training sessions where they study and practice a variety of styles of museum education through object-based learning. Special emphasis is placed on peer-to-peer activities, but faculty members, museum professionals, and other experts may periodically visit these sessions to offer additional context. In addition, students gain useful skills and knowledge in areas that may include research, creative thinking, community building, public speaking, and public programming. Through their insights and work contributions, Museum Associates are invaluable partners on the journey to making the Middlebury College Museum of Art more accessible and welcoming to all audiences.
Core Responsibilities:
- Attend mandatory weekly training sessions on Tuesdays during the academic semester.
- Time TBD but tentatively from 3:30-5:00pm
- Complete an additional 1-2 hours of work each week.
- This work may include completing assigned readings, researching works of art, and preparing for and leading tours.
Requirements
- Passion for social engagement
- Strong interest in visual art
- Commitment to promoting diverse and inclusive learning environments
- Must be comfortable with public speaking or willing to develop these skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Must be excited to have conversations with museum visitors of all ages.
- Experience working with children and/or aging populations is an asset
- Background or interest in community organizing, community engagement, or Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) work is desirable.
- Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. Coursework in Art History, Museum Studies, Studio Art, History, Disability Studies, or Education Studies is especially desirable.
Student Employment Eligibility:
Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.
Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.
Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.
Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.
Hour Limitations:
All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.