Mission & Community Learning Fellow

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General purpose:

Fellows serve as representatives, create and participate in educational programming directed at the student body.

Summary of Essential Functions 

• Serving as a resource for student needs

• Organizing programming directed at the general student population.

• Developing and participating in in-class workshops regarding best practices in the classroom.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Organizing and supporting programs.

• Participating in in-class workshops

• Curate & organize the Fall exhibition

• Supporting the Spring Annual Benefit Fashion Show (ABFS).

• Maintaining a minimum of three (3) weekly office hours, with a maximum of 10 hours per week.

• Attend biweekly meetings with supervisor

• Attend biweekly team meetings on Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:00 pm

• Attend Summer Training and New Student Orientation

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines. 

• Proficient in social media platforms.

• Strong event planning and facilitation skills

• Knowledge of event planning-related logistics

• Basic literacy regarding current events and issues of concern for students.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate or graduate student at the time of employment

• Have existing experience in student leadership positions

• Experienced in event/program facilitation

• Comfortable with discussing potentially challenging topics that come up in the classroom or within the community.

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 throughout the time of their employment as a Fellow

• Commit to one-year employment (fall and spring semesters)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in organizing large events 

• Graphic Design knowledge. 

• Experience with facilitating critique and/or group discussions.

Compensation

• 3-10 hrs/week from August 2025-May 2026

• $15 per hour

Conditions of Employment 

• Enrolled as a current, full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) MICA student in good standing at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period.

• Achievement and maintenance of a minimum 2.5 cumulative at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period.

• Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions.

• Important to note: Past disciplinary violations of MICA policies or the law may result in a candidate being removed from the selection process.

All Fellows are REQUIRED to participate & assist in planning the following events and training.

• Joint Student Leadership Training (August)

• Fall & Spring CIF Leadership Retreat

• Programming (Exhibitions, Annual Fashion Show)

Application Timeline & Details

• Applications close February 21, 2025

• Interviews will take place February 26 - 28, 2025

For more information, please contact Marissa Vazhappilly at [email protected]. 

Please note: This position is contingent on the college’s operational plan, fiscal budget, and the department’s need for student employees.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.