iLEAD: Community Site Leader

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General purpose: Community Site Leaders (CSL) work closely with Baltimore community sites and their leaders to facilitate arts-based support measures through a year-long commitment. CSLs plan, organize and facilitate art opportunities throughout Baltimore City at sites such as (but not limited to) schools, neighborhood art centers, and rehabilitation/transitional housing facilities. Applicants must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate or graduate student at time of employment. Prior volunteer experience or demonstrated history of community-based involvement and leadership is preferred, but not required. 

Summary of Essential Functions 

• Community Site Leaders are part-time, 2-6 hours per week student staff members in the Center for Student Engagement and are hired for a year-long commitment. Work-study Community Site Leaders may work up to 10 hours per week.

• Depending on the site’s needs and schedule, CSLs support the site supervisor with arts-focused activities, lessons, or projects, and other community initiatives and engagement as assigned. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Commit to a one-year experience, working an average of 2-6 hours per week, with a local Baltimore organization 

• Attend mandatory trainings, bi-weekly meetings, and professional development workshops throughout the semester 

• Complete mid-term, intersession, final evaluations of their work with the community site 

• Maintain active communication with Community Art + Service staff and their site supervisor 

• Communicate issues/difficulties at their site to their supervisor on a timely basis, within one
  business day for critical issues or one week for more routine matters. 

• Assist in implementing the end-of-the-year exhibition & festival featuring their projects 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and community members, via email and in-person 

• Ability to consider the diverse needs and interests of the Baltimore community and site organization 

• A strong desire to connect and engage MICA and the greater Baltimore communities 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing at the time of application.

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA [undergraduate/graduate] student at the time of employment

• Must maintain a minimum GPA of [2.5] 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior volunteer experience or a demonstrated history of community-based involvement and leadership is preferred, but not required. 

Compensation

• $15.00 per hour 

• Funds for materials provided each semester + supply budget for site activities 

• Covered transportation costs 

Conditions of Employment 

• Community Site Leaders are expected to attend mandatory training as outlined below: 

• Participate in Joint Student Leader Training in late Aug. of 2025 and CAS Orientation:
  9/13/2025 

• Following CAS orientation, be a consistent presence at their community site for a semester (min 2 - 6
  hours per week) 

• Complete background check/fingerprinting if required by the site 

• Student employees may not work more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions.

Application Timeline & Details

• Applications close Monday - March 7, 2025 

• Interviews will take place between March 7 through April 1

• Interviews will last 30 to 45 minutes and include 5 - 7 questions regarding student interest in the position. If students are selected to become Community Site Leaders they will receive a notification email from CAS@MICA.edu with details regarding how to confirm their employment, next steps, and a detailed list of important training dates and details. 

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 30 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 may vary. Work locations for Community Site Leaders vary based on their placement and conditions are subject to change. 

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.