Public Art Intern

• Work directly with the Director & Curator of Public Art and Associate Curator of Public Art to support the process of public art creation and installation.
• Provide preparation for and assistance to artists and fabricators on site for installation and deinstallation.
• Support artist and vendor contract development and administration.
• Independent projects may vary based on the interests and experience of the selected candidate.

• Generate public awareness and engagement for Conservancy art projects, events, and programming, including:
• Create and develop content for social media channels.
• Create copy for press releases and media advisories.
• Support public art documentation efforts. 
• Write blog posts for each of the 2022 season artworks, conducting artist interviews and producing content.
• Follow digital media developments, trends, and standards and share observations internally throughout the department and organization.
• Maintain and add images to the public art photo library.

• Provide programmatic support for all Public Art Programs throughout the season.
• Support event and reception coordination efforts.
• Support Public Art Tours throughout the season in collaboration with Volunteer Coordinator. 
• Attend event planning meetings with relevant partners, and support event planning and logistics.  Assist with scheduling and layouts and track program attendance.
• Work outdoors, handle physical tasks, and conduct work with professionalism and compassion for everyone encountered.
• Contribute to effective relationships with third-party vendors, organizations, cultural and community organizations, and Conservancy personnel.
• Other duties as assigned related to the Conservancy’s mission or to support partners or stakeholders.

• Ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in art administration, studio art, art history, urban planning, marketing, communications, design and/or related field with a demonstrated interest in public art and/or spatial justice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Cantonese are a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment 
• Social media experience and broad knowledge of platforms, trends, and tools necessary to support a successful social media strategy 
• Graphic design proficiency, including familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) preferred 
• Photography and/or video production skills preferred
• Computer proficiency, especially in Google for Work (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) and Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather, kneel or stand for periods of time, and be    able to lift 50 pounds, which are all needed for on-site events. 
• All incoming employees will be required to comply with the Conservancy’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.

• This is a paid position with sick time benefits. Compensation will be $17.00/hour. 
• The position duration is 15 weeks, beginning May 6th, 2022 through September 1, 2022 
• Work hours are typically Monday through Friday at 20 hours/week, with occasional weekend and evening work required (with advanced notice)
• Work will take place both inside the Greenway offices as well as outdoors on-site at The Greenway park.
• Programs support will take place outdoors, and the position will require a significant amount of time in the parks in all weather conditions. Indoor office time will also be part of the schedule. Some remote work may be possible on non-event days. 

• Please email the following to jobs@RoseKennedyGreenway.org with “Public Art Intern” in the subject line. Each file name should begin with the applicant's last name.
• one-page cover letter
• one-page resume
• 2-3 references
• Applicants are encouraged to send materials by Thursday April 21, 2022 at 5pm for priority consideration.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
• No phone calls, please.