What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commencement Student Worker position at Maryland Institute College of Art?
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The Commencement Student Worker position is responsible for assisting the Office of Events, Office of Exhibitions, and the MICA Store in the installation of the ArtWalk Exhibition and the preparation and execution of the Commencement Ceremony.
Major role functions:
- Assist the Office of Events with the preparation of campus-wide event materials
- Assist the Office of Exhibitions with the distribution of installation equipment and technology
- Assist the MICA Store with the distribution of regalia
- Act as an ArtWalk Ambassador during the ArtWalk Exhibition Opening
- Act as front-of-house or backstage staff during the Commencement ceremonies
Position responsibilities:
- Assist with the setup and distribution of events and exhibition materials; move objects, furniture, trash, technology, etc. from buildings to various locations across campus.
- Under some supervision, assist with administration tasks; creating signage, prepping event materials, and answering phones.
- Greet guests, monitor attendance, and alert the supervisor in charge of any disruptions during the ArtWalk Exhibition Opening.
- Under some supervision, place staging equipment, distribute materials and information, and direct participants before the start of the Commencement Ceremonies.
- Assist the Manager of Performance Spaces & Director of Events as needed.
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanor.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required essential skills and experience:
- Ability to perform basic math as well as read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate written/verbal instructions.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team and the ability to work well and cooperatively with people from different backgrounds.
- Ability to solve problems, ask questions, and think through solutions related to technical duties.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull a variety of tools, equipment, and materials; reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and crouch to gain access to spaces, and may involve both indoor and outside work.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
Reporting to this position: No direct reports.
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 50 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. (may be adjusted depending on position)
- 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 moderate.
- Required training: None
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.
