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Jobs and Volunteer
SEASONAL TEACHING ARTISTSTeaching Artists work in cooperation with BCA staff to facilitate studio art camps & classes. Teaching artists are responsible for designing lesson plans, creating materials lists and managing students and facilities during class time. Teaching artists are assigned to specific studios and classes based on their skills in either ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital arts or fine metal jewelry. To apply to be a teaching artist with BCA, click HERE. |
VOLUNTEERVolunteers play an integral role in our mission of creating a dynamic relationship between the arts and the Burlington community. We hope that volunteers are able to increase their own skills and knowledge through trainings and events and we welcome volunteers who have an interest in the arts, regardless of their experience level. The Benefits of Volunteering with BCA As a welcome addition to the BCA community, we encourage volunteers to attend events, take classes, and enjoy recognition of their efforts by BCA staff. Volunteers who have been active within the last six months receive 15% off BCA classes and workshops. Volunteers receive a free class for every 30 hours of volunteer work with BCA. In addition, Special Event Volunteers often receive free t-shirts, food, and entry to ticketed events. Studio volunteers receive free access to the studio in which they are volunteering. How to Apply for a Volunteer or Internship Opportunity If you are interested in volunteering with Burlington City Arts, please direct inquiries and applications to the supervisor of the position for which you are applying. All volunteers must submit a Volunteer Application Form to the acting supervisor by email. Fill out the BCA Volunteer Application. Art from the Heart Volunteers Do you have a morning a week to give? Love Art? Then Art from the Heart needs you! Art from the Heart is a program that provides children at the hospital with the means to create art. Our goal with this program is to facilitate self-expression with recovering children. We're looking for volunteers who have compassion, creativity, and love working with children. Artistic interest is important, but experience is not necessary. There is a six month minimum commitment. For more information, please contact Rebecca Schwarz, Coordinator of Art from the Heart at 802-865-9163; rschwarz@burlingtoncityarts.org or visit the UVM Medical Center volunteer website to apply. BCA Center Gallery and Visitors Services Volunteers Volunteers work to gain a deeper understanding of BCA while acting as representative to public. In the BCA Center, volunteers attend the gallery, interact with the public, assist with installations, assist with performance events, and provide general support to gallery staff. Clay Studio: Studio Assistants The Clay Studio seeks those interested in volunteering four hours each week assisting in studio operations in exchange for access to the space, use of facilities and discounted clay. Previous clay experience is required. Print Studio - Studio Assistants The Print Studio seeks those interested in volunteering four hours each week assisting in studio operations in exchange for access to the space and use of facilities. Previous print experience is required. Jewelry Studio- Studio Assistants The Jewelry Studio seeks those interested in volunteering four hours each week assisting in studio operations in exchange for access to the space and the use of facilities. Previous jewelry experience is required. Supervisor: Rebecca Macomber, Jewelry Studio Technician, rmacomber@burlingtoncityarts.org Darkroom- Studio Assistants The Darkroom seeks those interested in volunteering four hours each week assisting in studio operations in exchange for access to the space and the use of facilities. Previous darkroom experience is required. Supervisor: Mary Zompetti, Photography Director, mzompetti@burlingtoncityarts.org |
INTERNSHIPSBCA Center Gallery Education Internship / Fall 2017Seeking a gallery education intern for Fall 2017. Assist the Gallery Education Director with the development and execution of gallery education programs at the BCA Center. Duties include: Assist with research of artists and exhibitions, the development of exhibition interpretive and interactive materials, and school and community group tours and art activities. Act as gallery educator in the galleries and art making studio including program prep, clean-up, and evaluations. The internship will provide the student with practical experience teaching and developing curriculum in the museum setting. Art Education majors with an interest in contemporary art and the ability to commit to either a four or nine month, September – December or September - May schedule are strongly desired. Internship is 10 – 12 hours/week based on program schedule. Currently enrolled university students only.
Please submit letter of interest/application and student resume by August 25 deadline to: |