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The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process

Teen arts education is central to the ICA. At the ICA, we believe that robust arts education—including learning by doing—is critical to building future artists, audiences, and engaged citizens, and we aim to create more equitable education for teens.

Teen Exhibitions Program (TEP), is a group of paid teens from the Boston area that work together to plan, curate, and install artwork in the Teen Gallery located at the ICA’s Seaport Studio. As a Teaching Artist for TEP, you will facilitate the organization of two exhibitions a year to amplify teen art and invite teens in Boston and beyond to engage with the artwork. You will work with the teens to imagine the possibilities of what this exhibition space can look like. You will also work with ICA staff to design exhibitions, install artwork, and create events to engage the community with the work.

In addition to the curation of exhibitions and related tasks, teens will plan and facilitate up to 2 events that engage other teens with concepts related to their gallery exhibitions. This is a part-time, contract position consisting of 150 hours from October 2024 – May 2025.

Scope of Work: The Teaching Artist for TEP Contractor shall provide the following services:

  • Support the Development of and facilitate curriculum for the School Year 2024-2025 Teen Exhibitions Program creative leadership program for teens
  • Correspond with program participants to ensure engagement
  • Provide ICA with session reports at conclusion of each program session
  • Facilitate Teen Exhibitions Programs sessions, exhibition openings, and other events
  • Conduct mid-program check ins with ICA staff and program participants
  • Administer post-program survey
  • Coordinate with ICA staff to procure necessary materials
  • Participate in meetings and post program debrief to share learnings and feedback with staff

Qualified Candidates Must Possess:

  • Experience creating spaces with teens that amplify young creatives and center youth voice
  • Demonstrated background in working with teens and engaging diverse audiences
  • Understanding of creative youth development and the ability to implement positive youth development values within curriculum
  • Ability to work collaboratively with young people and facilitate creative technical skills, build confidence & community among the young people, and create a teen-centered space
  • Ability to pass a CORI screening is required for this position

Physical Requirements:

  • Possess mobility to move about throughout the Studio
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or moving about during events
  • Ability to see, listen, and talk for extended periods in person
  • Ability to understand printed materials
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and vendors

Performance Period and Availability:

The Teaching Artist must be available for all Teen Exhibition programs as follows:

  • September 9th, 2024 – May 15, 2025: Tuesdays from 3:30 – 7:30 PM
  • September 14th (Creative Youth Leadership Summit), October 17th (Boston Caribbean Fashion Week – Teen Fashion Night Out) December 19th (Ultrafusion Event), February 7th (Gallery Opening), April 18th (Gallery Activation), May 1, 2025 (Spring Showcase Event); Additional dates may be required: Teaching Artist must be available for a program event(s)

The Teaching Artist should also plan to spend approximately 15 additional hours supporting with the development of program curriculum, writing plans for individual sessions, and meeting with ICA staff regarding curriculum development. In total, Teaching Artists should plan to be available for the estimated 135 hours of direct service and 15 hours of curriculum development.

Compensation

This position is a contract, part-time position with a stipend. Please see the section below to submit your proposed flat fee for this project.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a C.V., cover letter, and proposal that includes example agendas for at least 2 workshops on how you would approach facilitating a series of workshops that lead teens through skills essential to writing wall text and labels for associated art work. This component should show the creative ways you to facilitate this core component to the curriculum.

In addition, please include proposed payment for the scope of services for the estimated 135 hours of direct service & 15 hours of curriculum development in the form of a flat fee. Please email the C.V., cover letter, and proposal to Aric Crowe-Pina, Teen Program Manager at ACrowePina@ICABoston.org by September 27, 2024.


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.

Reporting to the ICA’s Ellen Matilda Poss Director (“Director”), the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) works as a member of the ICA’s leadership team to ensure the short- and long-term financial health of the ICA through strategic financial planning and effective financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. The CFO oversees the ICA’s financial, investment, legal, and risk management and practices and collaborates as a business partner with the human resources department for aspects of compensation, benefits, and legal requirements. The CFO will ensure the ICA’s financial management systems, databases, policies, procedures, and controls are effective and meet the ICA’s institutional needs as well as the applicable industry regulations and standards.

The position contributes to a culture of collaboration, community, and respect while embodying the principles of ICA’s Quality of Service and, as a member of the senior leadership team, participates in the advancement of the museum’s mission, including centering the work of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas their work and personnel decisions. This is a full-time, salaried position.


Please note:

  1. All ICA employees are required to reside in Massachusetts and within commuting distance from our Seaport location as of their first day of work.
  2. The ICA offers the flexibility of a hybrid work week, which averages three days a week onsite for employees who are eligible to work remotely (subject to change, and at manager’s discretion).

Responsibilities:

Finance

  • Develop financial models and strategies that allow the ICA to meet its short- and long-term financial goals and objectives
  • Oversee the Finance department inclusive of financial controls, accounts payable, accounts/donor receivables, budget tracking, and financial statements. This responsibility includes supervising the Director of Finance
  • Collaborate with senior management and the Director of Finance in the effective preparation, approval, tracking, and reporting of the annual operating budget (approximately $20 million)
  • Oversee the annual financial audit, preparation of audited financial statements and preparation of organization’s tax filings
  • Work with Development department to complete financial surveys and grant specific financial reports
  • Develop and maintain external relationships with banks and other financial institutions
  • Negotiate and secure loans and lines of credit, monitor the ICA’s overall cash and liquidity, and manage the ICA’s debt program
  • Manage the ICA’s capital budget and work with the Deputy Director ensure projects are coordinated across the institution and meet both annual and project-based budget projections
  • In partnership with the Investment Committee, oversee the management of all investments and track and report the investment performance and status of the ICA’s endowed funds
  • Examine, evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures

Human Resources

  • Partner with the Senior Director of Culture and Equity to develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in accordance with the applicable IRS and legal requirements, and best practices
  • Coordinate required regulatory filings and voluntary surveys
  • Serve as the primary ethics and whistleblower policy administrator and advise on employee relations issues when needed
  • Oversee development of and budgets for departmental staffing and compensation plans;
  • In conjunction with the Senior Director of Culture and Equity and the Director of Finance, manage the ICA’s 403(b) retirement plan and the annual plan audit; payroll processing and compliance
  • Oversee the procurement and coverage levels of the ICA’s employee health, dental, vision, disability, life, unemployment, and workers compensation insurance plans

Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management

  • Negotiate appropriate insurance coverage to protect the ICA against property loss and liability claims
  • Review and track all insurance claims and coordinate with the legal counsel
  • Prepare, negotiate, review, and/or approve vendor contracts and grant agreements; when needed assist with 1099 contractor agreements
  • Oversee any urgent legal and compliance needs and manage the legal service providers
  • In conjunction with Audit Committee, oversee Payment Credit  Card (PCI) compliance

Board Committees

  • Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Trustee’s Audit, Finance, and Investment Committees, including regular reporting to the Committees and the Board of Trustees

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or other quantitative or business-related discipline required; MBA/CPA preferred
  • Minimum ten years of progressive experience in a senior level financial management role
  • Experience developing and managing complex budgets, financial modeling, and forecasting
  • Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements relevant to nonprofit organizations
  • Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills required
  • Strong communicator with ability to make financial information accessible and comprehensible to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
  • Must be able to connect finance to the museum’s mission and values
  • Strong executive presence and demonstrated ability to develop positive executive relationships
  • Experience working with governing boards and committees is helpful but not required
  • Excellent planning, financial management, and organizational skills
  • Strong work ethic along with effective leadership, management, team building, and supervisory skills; accustomed to working in a team-based/collaborative environment
  • Able to operate with transparency and with the highest degree of ethics at all times
  • Operationally oriented, with the ability to bring practical insights and solutions to critical financial decisions and initiatives across the museum
  • Able to manage and develop financial talent within the organization
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
  • Must be flexible and work well under pressure

Physical Requirements:

  • Possess mobility to work in an office setting and use office equipment, move about throughout the museum, and travel offsite to different locations
  • Ability to see, listen, and talk for extended periods in person, over the telephone and computer, and understand printed materials
  • Prolonged periods of remaining stationary working on a computer, standing, and/or moving about the office and museum
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling, keyboarding and gripping
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with staff, departments, and vendors

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of position-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While the above is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The ICA offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, disability/life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off. 

Starting Salary: $200,000.00 Annual

Starting compensation is based on meeting minimum qualifications.

Each ICA position has a job grade based on the position’s evaluated job responsibilities, required education and experience, needed skills to perform the job, and professional knowledge.  

The position’s grade and respective compensation range is determined by the position’s overall responsibilities, including decision making, supervisory/management requirements, resource management and budgeting duties. 

Compensation is ultimately determined by the scope of the position and responsibilities, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity, with starting salaries typically falling in the lower half of the compensation range. 

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to jobs@icaboston.org. When applying, please include “Chief Financial Officer” in the subject line.


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.

The Sales Associate for the ICA Store must be a dynamic, well spoken, customer-service-oriented individual who is interested in contemporary art and design. This is a part-time, hourly position.

WORKING AT THE ICA:

  1. All ICA employees are required to reside in Massachusetts and within a reasonable commuting distance from our Seaport location as of their first day of work.

Responsibilities:

  • Operating the POS system and performing sales to the store’s customers
  • Providing a high level of customer service to store visitors
  • Maintaining the store appearance on a daily basis with cleaning, merchandising, etc.
  • Reconciling the cash drawer at the end of the day; Performing closing reports
  • Restocking merchandise
  • Keeping current on all merchandise & store trends
  • Maintaining a presentable appearance and following the dress code provided by store management
  • Keeping informed about the museum’s exhibitions and many programs
  • Aiding in the organization of the stock room
  • Opening and/or closing the store
  • Ability and willingness to sell memberships when appropriate
  • Weekend hours are mandatory, as well as some additional evenings and holidays

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • Pleasant, friendly attitude
  • Operating the POS system and performing sales assisting store customers at checkout
  • Ability to work collegially, professionally, and collaboratively with a diverse group of constituents including staff, visitors, and vendors
  • Providing a high level of customer service to store visitors
  • Availability to work 22.5 flexible hours including evening, weekend shifts, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of remaining stationary, standing, and/or moving about throughout the store and museum
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to move about in an office to access files, printers, etc.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with customers, staff, departments, and with diverse and multigenerational visitors

Pay Rate: $19 per hour

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to icastore@icaboston.org. When applying, please include “Retail Sales Associate” in the subject line.


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.

The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process.

Teen arts education is central to the ICA. At the ICA, we believe that robust arts education—including learning by doing—is critical to building future artists, audiences, and engaged citizens, and we aim to create more equitable education for teens.

Fast Forward is a longstanding program at the ICA, in which teens learn video production skills and storytelling. This year, Fast Forward is shifting into a paid programming model for teens in order to honor our young people’s work, create deeper ties to the community, and shifting the program model in order to build professional, workforce, and personal development skills in addition to the video production skills members will gain.

Participating teens will learn to use digital media tools like DSLR cameras, audio recorders, and editing software, and will build skills for interviewing and storytelling. In total, Fast Forward teens will work on two focused projects during their time in the program. Fast Forward Members will learn to create collaborative documentary films as their main project and complete the necessary pre, production and post production steps necessary to the project. In addition, teens will plan and facilitate up to 2 events that engage other teens with concepts related to their documentary project. This is a part-time, contract position consisting of 150 hours from October 2024 – May 2025.

Scope of Work: The Teaching Artist for Fast Forward Contractor shall provide the following services:

  • Develop a scope and sequence for a 100-hour program with consideration of learning objectives and project outcomes set by ICA Staff
  • Write plans for individual sessions of program
  • Support the teens in Fast Forward, including by facilitating their creative practice
  • Oversee prep, set up, execution, and cleanup during programming
  • Coordinate with ICA Education staff to procure any materials necessary for their workshops
  • Participate in program events and activities, that may take place outside of regularly scheduled programming
  • Participate in post workshop debriefs and assessment

Qualifications

  • Experience creating spaces with teens that amplify young creatives and center youth voice
  • Experience working with digital media tools like audio recorders, DSLR cameras and editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro), lighting equipment, etc.
  • Demonstrated background in working with teens and engaging diverse audiences
  • Understanding of creative youth development and the ability to implement positive youth development values within curriculum
  • Ability to work collaboratively with young people and facilitate creative technical skills, build confidence & community among the young people, and create a teen-centered space
  • Ability to pass a CORI screening is required for this position

Physical Requirements

  • Possess mobility to move about throughout the Studio
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or moving about during event
  • Ability to see, listen, and talk for extended periods in person
  • Ability to understand printed materials
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and vendors

Performance Period and Availability

The Teaching Artist must be available for all Fast Forward programs as follows:

  • November 6, 2024 – May 1, 2025: Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 – 7:30 PM
  • December 19, 2024 (Ultrafusion Event); May 1, 2025 (Spring Showcase Event); Additional dates may be required: Teaching Artist must be available for a program event(s)
  • November 25 – 29, 2024; December 23, 2024 – January 10, 2025; and February 17 – 21, 2025: No programming scheduled
  • November 8 + 22, 2024; January 10, 17, + 31, 2025; February 28, 2025; March 21, 2025; April 11, 2025: No programming scheduled

The Teaching Artist should also plan to spend approximately 15 additional hours developing a scope and sequence for the program, writing plans for individual sessions, and meeting with ICA staff regarding curriculum development.  In total, Teaching Artists should plan to be available for the estimated 135 hours of direct service and 15 hours of curriculum development.

Compensation

This position is a contract, part-time position with a stipend. Please see the section below to submit your proposed flat fee for this project.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a C.V., cover letter, and proposal that includes example agendas for at least 3 workshops on how you would approach facilitating a workshop that builds the necessary skills and knowledge within Fast Forward members for them to later facilitate the same or a similar workshop for other teens in Boston that focuses on video production storytelling, identity, exploring their communities, or a topic related to the current exhibitions on view at the ICA. This component is to give us a general sense of how you plan to facilitate a project like this.

In addition, please include proposed payment for the scope of services for the estimated 135 hours of direct service & 15 hours of curriculum development in the form of a flat fee. Please email the C.V., cover letter, and proposal to Madeline Muhlberg, Teen New Media Program Manager at MMuhlberg@ICABoston.org by September 23, 2024.


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.

The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process.

Teen arts education is central to the ICA. At the ICA, we believe that robust arts education—including learning by doing—is critical to building future artists, audiences, and engaged citizens, and we aim to create more equitable education for teens. Members of our Teen Programs return year after year, becoming familiar faces who we get to see learn, grow, do amazing things, and head out into the world.

Photo Collective is a longstanding program at the ICA, in which teens learn photography skills and storytelling. This year, Photo Collective is shifting into a paid programming model for teens in order to honor our young people’s work, create deeper ties to the community, and shifting the program model in order to build professional, workforce, and personal development skills in addition to the photography skills members will gain.

Photography Collective Members will learn to create and capture well-composed images independently that can be curated into a collaborative project with other Photography Collective Members. Photography Collective Members will learn about the principles of photography and design, and explore emerging and contemporary artists exploring similar topics. Participating teens will learn to use digital media tools like DSLR cameras, lighting equipment, editing software, and additional supportive tools and skills to create a collaborative project. In addition, teens will plan and facilitate up to 2 events that engage other teens with concepts related to their collaborative project.

This is a part-time, contract position consisting of 150 hours between October 2024–May 2025.

Scope of Services: The Teaching Artist for Photography Collective Contractor shall provide the following services:

  • Develop scope and sequence for a 100-hour program with consideration of learning objectives and project outcomes set by ICA Staff
  • Write plans for individual sessions of program
  • Support the teens in Photo Collective, including by facilitating their creative practice
  • Oversee prep, set up, execution, and cleanup during programming
  • Coordinate with ICA Education staff to procure any materials necessary for their workshops
  • Participate in program events and activities, that may take place outside of regularly scheduled programming
  • Participate in post workshop debriefs and assessment

Qualified Candidates must possess

  • Experience creating spaces with teens that amplify young creatives, and center youth voice
  • Experience working with digital media tools like DSLR cameras, photo studio equipment, audio recorders, editing software (Adobe Photoshop), lighting equipment, etc.
  • Demonstrated background in working with teens and engaging diverse audiences
  • Understanding of creative youth development and the ability to implement positive youth development values within curriculum
  • Ability to work collaboratively with young people and facilitate creative technical skills, build confidence & community among the young people, and create a teen-centered space
  • Ability to pass a CORI screening is required for this position

Physical Requirements

  • Possess mobility to move about throughout the Studio
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or moving about during event
  • Ability to see, listen, and talk for extended periods in person
  • Ability to understand printed materials
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and vendors

Performance Period and Availability

The Teaching Artist must be available for all Photography Collective programs as follows:

  • November 5, 2024 – May 1, 2025: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 – 7:30 PM
  • December 19th (Ultrafusion Event) + May 1, 2025 (Spring Showcase Event); Additional dates may be required: Teaching Artist must be available for a program event(s)
  • November 25 – 29, 2024; December 23, 2024 – January 10, 2025; + February 17 – 21, 2025: No programming scheduled
  • November 7 + 21, 2024; January 16 + 30, 2025; February 27, 2025; March 20, 2025; April 10, 2025: No programming scheduled

The Teaching Artist should also plan to spend approximately 15 additional hours developing a scope and sequence for the program, writing plans for individual sessions, and meeting with ICA staff regarding curriculum development.  In total, Teaching Artists should plan to be available for the estimated 135 hours of direct service and 15 hours of curriculum development.

Compensation

This position is a contract, part-time position with a stipend. Please see the section below to submit your proposed flat fee for this project.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a C.V., cover letter, and proposal that includes example agendas for at least 3 workshops on how you would approach facilitating a workshop that builds the necessary skills and knowledge within Photo Collective members for them to later facilitate the same or a similar workshop for other teens in Boston that focuses on photography and/or storytelling, identity, exploring their communities, or a topic related to the current exhibitions on view at the ICA. This component is to give us a general sense of how you plan to facilitate a project like this.

In addition, please include proposed payment for the scope of services for the estimated 135 hours of direct service & 15 hours of curriculum development in the form of a flat fee. Please email the C.V., cover letter, and proposal to Madeline Muhlberg, Teen New Media Program Manager at MMuhlberg@ICABoston.org by September 23, 2024


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process.

During guided visits, K-12 groups explore how contemporary artists question and make sense of the world. Through thoughtfully crafted gallery lessons that offer opportunities for reflection, close looking, and critical thinking, K-12 guided visits nurture student agency, honor student curiosity, and embrace the diversity of thought and experience that students bring to the ICA. The Education Department seeks applicants for Gallery Teachers for K-12 Groups to lead guided visits for school-aged groups during the 2024-2025 school year. Gallery Teachers collaborate with Education staff to develop and teach thematic, multimodal gallery lessons based on ICA exhibitions that incorporate guided discussion and activities. This part-time position runs October 2024 to June 2025.

The Gallery Teacher for K-12 Groups position requires onsite presence.

Scope of Work

  • Work with ICA Education staff and the Gallery Teacher team to plan and implement guided visits for K-12 groups, with an emphasis on grades 8-12
  • Develop gallery lessons
  • Lead guided visits for K-12 groups on site at the ICA and ICA Watershed
  • Attend virtual and in-person planning and debrief meetings with ICA Education staff and the Gallery Teacher team
  • Participate in post-visit debriefs and assessment

Qualifications

  • Background or experience in studio art, art education, art history, or museum education
  • K-12 teaching experience in a classroom, museum, or community program setting; Experience with gallery teaching or lesson plan development, a plus
  • Equity-minded, with a demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and anti-bias teaching practices
  • Ability to adjust communication styles to accommodate audiences of diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, communicate clearly and in a timely manner, and be punctual for all teaching assignments and meetings
  • Additional language proficiency other than English a plus; proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole highly desired 
  • Must pass a CORI screening as required for this position

Physical Requirements

  • Possess mobility to move about throughout the museum
  • Prolonged periods of standing and/or moving about while teaching
  • Ability to see, listen and talk for extended periods in person
  • Ability to understand printed materials
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and vendors
  • Travel to Watershed via water taxi requires traveling down a dock ramp and transferring to the boat (boarding boat requires stepping over/on and three steps down)

Compensation: $55 per hour

Engagement Period

This is a part-time, contract position with an average of up to 15 hours/month. Teaching takes place onsite at the ICA and seasonally at the ICA Watershed (East Boston). Guided Visits for K-12 groups are scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings during the school year. Wednesday mornings are added during the busy spring field trip season, April–June. The teaching schedule varies week-to-week based on group demand and the Gallery Teacher’s availability. Virtual team meetings take place monthly on Tuesdays, 1–2 PM. Additional meetings, both virtual and onsite, are scheduled throughout the contract period. Prep work is also required.

To apply

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume or CV, a brief statement on your teaching philosophy, and the contact information for 3 references to Amy Briggs Kemeza at abriggskemeza@icaboston.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Priority deadline for review is September 15.


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.

Under the supervision of the Chief Preparator, the Installer works with Preparators, Registrars, and Curators in packing artwork for shipping and storage, loading artwork and materials in and out of the facility, preparing the galleries for exhibition, constructing exhibition furniture and elements, performing wall preparation and installing lighting, and maintaining artwork. The installer may be asked to work on other tasks as needed related to equipment storage, materials inventory and shop maintenance. This is a seasonal, hourly position.

Please note:

  • All ICA employees are required to reside in Massachusetts and within a reasonable commuting distance from our Seaport location as of their first day of work.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of galleries for exhibitions including demolition and rebuilding of walls, patching, repairing, and painting of the space
  • Use of professional art handling and installation methods
  • Maintenance of exhibition galleries and artwork
  • Maintenance of technical elements in exhibitions
  • Lighting exhibitions
  • Production and fabrication of display furniture and exhibition materials
  • Packing, crating, and moving artwork to a high professional standard
  • Fabrication and installation of exhibition graphics
  • Maintenance of ICA workshop

Qualifications:

  • Experience handling artwork in a variety of media
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of art handling procedures
  • Basic working knowledge of tools and materials
  • Basic working knowledge of audio/visual equipment
  • Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and work as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires routine handling of heavy and delicate materials and objects
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds over head and be able to work on ladders and mechanical lifts
  • Installations periods may require extended work hours and 7 day work weeks

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While the above is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Hourly Rate Range: $20–$30/hour, commensurate with skillset and experience

Compensation is based on meeting minimum qualifications.

ICA Compensation:

Each ICA position has a job grade based on the position’s evaluated job responsibilities, required education and experience, needed skills to perform the job, and professional knowledge.

The position’s grade and respective compensation range is determined by the position’s overall responsibilities, including decision making, supervisory/management requirements, resource management and budgeting duties. Compensation is ultimately determined by the scope of the position and responsibilities, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity, with starting salaries typically falling in the lower half of the compensation range.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter of interest to tobetz@icaboston.org . When applying, please include “Installer” in the subject line.

The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals.

The Visitor Services Associate (seasonal) will provide exceptional customer service to all visitors to the ICA. The ideal candidate will welcome visitors and provide information about the museum, sell general admission, events and theater performance tickets, as well as promote and sell memberships on-site, perform cashiering, cash-handling, and other daily tasks.

The Visitor Services Associate (seasonal) contributes to a culture of collaboration, community and respect while embodying the principles of ICA’s Quality of Service and centers the work of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of their work.

This is a part-time, hourly position lasting from September 18, 2024 – December 29, 2024. Evenings, weekends, and holiday availability required including 11/23 – 12/1 and 12/21 – 12/29.

Please note:

  • All ICA employees are required to reside in Massachusetts and within a reasonable commuting distance from our Seaport/Watershed location as of their first day of work.

​Responsibilities:

  • Present a friendly and enthusiastic attitude and represent the ICA in a positive and professional manner while selling and process general admission, event, and performance tickets
  • Actively promote and sell ICA Memberships; assist with on-site membership processing
  • Provide general information and respond to visitors’ requests for museum information about the facilities, fees, membership information, and other inquiries in order to assist visitors in their use and enjoyment of the ICA
  • Perform all opening and closing responsibilities and tasks related to admissions and box office
  • Prepare and process group visits and tours, keep informed of exhibitions and events
  • Maintain a neat, organized, and stocked work space
  • Respond to phone calls and email inquiries and forward to applicable departments when necessary
  • Engage in visitor feedback and resolve visitor complaints including processing refunds as needed
  • Control and direct crowds in lobby
  • Access safe, set up cash drawers, and make change at open
  • Assume responsibility for all transactions during shift; return cash drawers and bank change to safe at close, go to bank for change as needed
  • Follow and enforce guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by the ICA and the Associate Director of Visitor Services
  • Attend quarterly staff meetings
  • Rotate as shift leader as assigned to lead daily tasks and handle opening and closing duties as scheduled
  • Communicate with gallery and security supervisors when required
  • Assist with troubleshooting technical issues and Tessitura operations
  • Complete daily tasks as assigned by shift leader
  • Process donation requests, run event sales reports, and log museum attendance
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills
  • Possess the ability to remain calm under pressure, use good judgement, and respond effectively to visitor concerns
  • A self-starting attitude with the initiative to keep oneself informed and on-task
  • Ability to work well both with a team and independently
  • Possess the ability to troubleshoot issues and respond effectively during high-volume times
  • Must be reliable, punctual and honest, with a team player attitude
  • Ability to work collegially, professionally, and collaboratively with a diverse group of constituents including staff, visitors, and vendors
  • Provide a high level of customer service to visitors
  • Availability to work 15 flexible hours per week, including evening, weekend shifts, and holidays
  • Availability to work 15 flexible hours per week including evening, weekend shifts, and holidays including 11/23 – 12/1 and 12/21 – 12/29
  • · Must be available to work from September 18, 2024 – December 29, 2024

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of remaining stationary such as when sitting at admissions desk
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling, keyboarding and gripping
  • Ability to move about in the office to access file cabinets, printer, and other office equipment
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with visitors, staff, departments, and with diverse and multigenerational guests

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While the above is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Interested candidates should send letter of interest and resume to bthurston@icaboston.org. When applying include “Seasonal Visitor Services Associate” in the subject line of email.


The ICA is located at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, and is accessible by public transportation (Red and Silver Line).

Other Locations:

Seaport Studio
100 Pier 4 Blvd, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02210

ICA Watershed
256 Marginal Street
Boston, MA 02128

The ICA is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workforce committed to working in a multicultural environment. Qualified candidates from groups historically underrepresented in the museum professions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an EOE/AA employer dedicated to fair and inclusive employment practices for all individuals. The ICA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR-EOE@icaboston.org or 617-478-3171.