Public Art Accelerator Intern

Time Status & Schedule: Part-Time, 10 hours per week

Work Location: Hybrid, with in-person work on Wednesdays and remote option for the remaining hours

Compensation: 10 hours per week at $20/hour. Sick time accrues from your date of hire per Massachusetts law.

Job Overview

The Public Art Accelerator Intern is a key support role that enables the efficient facilitation of the Public Art Accelerator program and supports the curatorial process for other annual programs and Triennial 2028 through routine operational and arts administrative tasks, as well as light curatorial research. The Intern is a part-time, 10-hour-per-week position for a 6-month term (mid-August—mid-February), which may be extended. They must be available on Wednesday afternoons during this term to support the facilitation of workshops, which typically run from 2-5 pm. The Public Art Accelerator Intern reports to the Assistant Curator and works with the Office & Experience Coordinator and Events & Volunteer Associate to help ensure the Triennial's vision of an open public art city.

Job Mission‍ ‍

Provide critical organizational and administrative support in the implementation and facilitation of the Triennial's public art programs, primarily the Public Art Accelerator.

Key Behaviors

The Public Art Accelerator Intern is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• A clear and friendly communicator

• Resourceful and asks for direction when needed

• Curious and driven to learn

• Committed to building greater equity and inclusivity in the arts

Primary Responsibilities

Public Art Accelerator:

• Coordinate Wednesday meetings, including but not limited to managing refreshments, AV/Tech, and guest speaker needs

• Support the Assistant Curator in communicating and coordinating with Accelerator Cohort artists

• Implement evaluation surveys (welcoming and graduating)

• Review and update the Accelerator digital resource library

• Attend workshops and meetings as needed

• Support the planning of site visits and travel as needed

Curatorial Administration:

• Assist in researching public art projects, artists, locations, and partners for Accelerator artists, 2027 new commissions, and Triennial 2028 needs

• Routine filing and email correspondence

Experience and Qualifications

• 1 year background in art history, arts administration, or an office environment required

• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in contemporary art and public art

• General interest in creative justice, community-based public programming, curating, and art education

• Proven interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively

• Must be comfortable with G-Suite

How to Apply‍ ‍

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@thetriennial.org with "Public Art Accelerator Intern" in the subject line. In your cover letter, tell us about your interest in public art, curatorial work, or arts administration, and what you're hoping to learn from this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Boston Public Art Triennial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Boston Public Art Triennial is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the needs of the organization, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal or local law. Boston Public Art Triennial will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these.