OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in joining the ICA team? Visit VCU eJobs to discover current opportunities. Only electronic applications submitted via VCU eJobs will be accepted. Materials sent to the ICA’s staff offices and email accounts will not be considered. For Federal Work Study opportunities, please apply via Handshake. 

Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled or unless otherwise stated. Phone calls and emails to staff are respectfully discouraged.

Federal Work Study Internships

Data Management Intern(FWS)

The ICA at VCU is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated FWS Data Management Intern to join our team efforts to better understand the narratives behind the numbers. This entry-level position will focus on reformatting and organizing attendance data using Google Sheets, creating relevant reports, and presenting findings to ICA full team staff as needed. The intern will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of our attendance records and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our data management processes, which will serve to inform strategic decisions on relevant institutional operations. In addition to data management, this intern will build skills critical to professional success, including creative problem solving, critical thinking and analysis, organization, cross-team collaboration, research and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

● Reformat and organize historic attendance data using Google Sheets to ensure consistency and accuracy with current data collection practices.
● Verify and clean data to remove duplicates and correct errors.
● Collaborate with the interdepartmental Data Working Group and other team members to identify and address data-related issues.
● Assist in developing and implementing standardized data entry procedures regarding attendance to ICA programs, exhibitions, special events, tours, and additional categories as needed.
Generate reports and summaries based on attendance data as required.
● Present findings to full team staff and additional stakeholders as needed.
● Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive data.
● Attend relevant meetings and provide feedback as required, including evaluations with supervisor, mentor meet ups, and additional full team meetings as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Pilot FWS Internship Program.
● Additional duties as assigned as scheduling allows.

This position is for VCU students with Federal Work Study only.
To apply, please log-in to Handshake

Interpretation Intern (FWS)

The ICA at VCU is seeking a passionate and articulate FWS Interpretation Intern to join our team as a collaborative meaning maker. This internship focuses on researching, developing, and delivering interpretive programs for the public based on current exhibitions. The intern will collaborate closely with full-time staff from exhibitions, curatorial, and the visitor experience teams to create engaging and informative programs for diverse audiences while building critical skills in the areas of public speaking, facilitation, teamwork, research and strategy, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

● Conduct thorough research on current exhibitions and related themes, heavily aligning interpretive content with curatorial directives.
● Research and familiarize with current best practices in interpretation, including Audience Centered Engagement strategies and dialogical methods.
● Attend and complete reflection activities related to interpretive programming at other cultural institutions in Richmond, to be determined in consultation with the intern supervisor.
● Develop and deliver an interpretive program that enhances visitor engagement and understanding of contemporary art to a variety of audiences.
● Collaborate with exhibitions, curatorial, and visitor experience staff to ensure interpretive programs are accurate and engaging in alignment with the ICA’s mission.
● Create an outline for each interpretive program, including scripts and additional educational resources.
● Provide feedback and suggestions for improving interpretive strategies and materials based on research findings and program delivery experience.
● Support other educational and interpretive initiatives as needed.
● Proactively work independently and collaboratively with the current interpreter on staff to develop, deliver, and review systems to collect feedback from the visitor’s perspective.
● Attend relevant meetings and provide feedback as required, including evaluations with supervisor, mentor meet ups, and additional full team meetings as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Pilot FWS Internship Program.
● Additional duties as assigned as scheduling allows.

This position is for VCU students with Federal Work Study only.
To apply, please log-in to Handshake

Administrative Intern (FWS)

The ICA at VCU is seeking an organized and proactive FWS Administrative Intern to join our team. This internship will focus on the strategic organization of storage spaces, updating and maintaining a digital inventory accessible to staff, and collaborating with various departments to produce and send a weekly internal newsletter. The intern will also provide ongoing assistance for special projects and events as needed, working closely with the staff in the Administration department staff to build critical skills in the areas of time management, project management, communication, teamwork, and creative problem solving in tandem with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

● Strategically organize and maintain storage spaces to optimize space and accessibility.
● Ensure the proper storage and documentation of program materials and other assets.
● Update and maintain a digital inventory of storage spaces, ensuring it is accurate and accessible to staff.
● Collaborate with staff to produce and send a weekly internal newsletter with relevant staff-wide updates.
● Assist with special projects and events in collaboration with administration, exhibitions, curatorial, communications, and visitor experience teams.
● Provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry, and scheduling.
● Communicate effectively with staff to gather information and updates for the newsletter.
● Perform other administrative tasks as assigned to support the overall operations of the ICA.
● Attend relevant meetings and provide feedback as required, including evaluations with supervisor, mentor meet-ups, and additional full team meetings as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Pilot FWS Internship Program.
● Additional duties as assigned as scheduling allows.

This position is for VCU students with Federal Work Study only.
To apply, please log-in to Handshake

Visitor Experience Associate

Are you a VCU student looking for Federal Work Study opportunities? Join our front-of-house team!

The ICA is looking for part-time Visitor Experience Associates (VEAs) for the upcoming school year. Our VEAs are the public face of the institution and will work to welcome all visitors at the front desk, help orient visitors in the galleries, and assist with special events, programs, and our retail and café spaces.

This position is open ONLY to current Federal Work Study-qualified VCU students. The pay is $15/hr.

If you feel that you’d be a good fit this position, apply via Handshake today.