iLead - Community Site Leader

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Position Overview:

Community Site Leaders (CSLs) serve as essential liaisons between MICA and

Baltimore-based community partners, fostering meaningful arts-based

collaborations through a year-long commitment. CSLs work directly with

community organizations, such as schools, neighborhood art centers, and

rehabilitation or transitional housing facilities, to plan, organize, and facilitate arts-related initiatives that promote creativity, inclusion, and community well-being across Baltimore City.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled MICA undergraduate or graduate students

at the time of employment. While prior volunteer experience or demonstrated

community leadership is preferred, it is not required. A strong commitment to

community engagement and the arts is essential.

Summary of Essential Functions:

Community Site Leaders are part-time student staff members (averaging 2-6

hours per week) employed through the Office of Mission & Community Learning. Each CSL partners with a designated community site for a full academic year, supporting the site’s supervisor in delivering arts-based programming, lessons, and community initiatives.

CSL Key Responsibilities:

• Commit to a one-year term, averaging 2–6 hours of service per week with a
• designated Baltimore community organization.
• Attend all mandatory trainings, bi-weekly meetings, and professional development workshops throughout the academic year.
• Complete mid-term, intersession, and final evaluations of their site-base work.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with both Community Art + Service staff and their on-site supervisor.
• Report challenges or concerns promptly, within one business day for urgent matters, or within one week for routine issues.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the annual end-of-year exhibition and festival showcasing CSL projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with supervisors, peers, and community members.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse needs and perspectives of Baltimore’s communities and partnering organizations.
• A demonstrated interest in community engagement and a desire to strengthen connections between MICA and the broader Baltimore community.

Conditions of Employment

• Attendance at all required training sessions, including: Joint Student Leader Training: Late August to early September 2026 / Community Art + Service (CAS) Orientation: September 12, 2026
• Consistent weekly presence at the assigned community site throughout the
• semester (2–6 hours per week).
• Completion of background check and fingerprinting if required by the site (mandatory for youth-focused organizations).
• Student employees may not exceed 10 hours per week across all on-campus positions.

Compensation and Support:

• Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour
• Materials Fund: $200 annually for project supplies
• Transportation: Costs fully covered

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.