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Mission Fellows serve as representatives of the Office of Mission & Community Learning. Fellows develop a year-long project that activates the MICA community across majors and programs, seeking to build connections outside of the bounds of the classroom. By developing opportunities for community members to collaborate on exhibitions, civic engagement, and service, Fellows apply research, creativity, and community-building skills to support the MICA campus.
IMPORTANT! Applicants for this role must also fill out the iLead Mission Fellow 2026-2027 Questionnaire. Applications without an associated questionnaire submission will NOT be considered for the Role!
General purpose:
Fellows serve as on-campus representatives of the Office of Mission & Community Learning, creating and participating in educational & civic engagement programming directed at the student body. Mission Fellows activate students, staff & faculty and create unique, creative opportunities for our campus to engage with one-another as active members of their communities.
Summary of Essential Functions
Serving as a resource for student needs
Organizing programming directed at the general student population.
Developing and participating in co-curricular programming regarding best practices when working in community.
Developing & Supporting Civic Engagement initiatives on campus
Developing & Supporting the Mission Exhibition in the Fall Semester
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Organizing and supporting programs.
Participating in in-class workshops
Curating & organizing the Fall exhibition
Develop and Support Civic Engagement programming in the Fall semester
Supporting the Spring Annual Benefit Fashion Show (ABFS).
Maintaining a minimum of three (3) weekly office hours, with a maximum of 7 office hours per week.
Communicating support needs & issues as they arise: attending biweekly meetings with supervisor and monthly team meetings
Attend Summer Training and New Student Orientation
Perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Proficient in social media platforms.
Strong event planning and facilitation skills
Knowledge of event planning-related logistics
Willing to engage in topics that address issues of concern, including, but not limited to those relating to social issues and power.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a currently enrolled MICA sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate or graduate student at the time of employment
Have existing experience in student leadership positions
Basic experience in event/program facilitation
Willing to engage in topics that address issues of concern, including, but not limited to those relating to social issues and power.
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 throughout the time of their employment as a Fellow
Commit to one-year employment (fall and spring semesters)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in organizing events & programs
Graphic Design knowledge.
An existing practice of civic engagement
Experience with facilitating critique and/or group discussions.
Compensation
3-10 hrs/week from August 2025-May 2026
$15 per hour
Requirements
Enrolled as a current, full-time (minimum 12 credit hours) MICA student in good standing at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period.
Achievement and maintenance of a minimum 2.5 cumulative at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period.
Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions.
Important to note: Past disciplinary violations of MICA policies or the law may result in a candidate being removed from the selection process.
Applicants must submit a iLead Mission Fellow 2026-2027 Questionnaire for their application to be considered.
All Fellows are REQUIRED to participate & assist in planning the following events and training.
Joint Student Leadership Training (August)
Fall & Spring Mission Fellow Leadership Retreat
Programming (Exhibitions, Annual Fashion Show)
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.