Globe Press Intern

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. General Purpose: Globe Interns will develop a strong appreciation of the historic Globe Collection through hands on experiencing in the areas of design, print production, community outreach, archiving, and research. Duties and Responsibilities: Interns will work alongside experienced printers on letterpress and screen printed projects. Interns will improve their skills in these crafts by working on a variety of projects for internal and external clients. Interns will learn about the evolution of the iconic Globe style by working with the archive and staff. They will apply this knowledge by contributing to the design of new work. Interns will engage with the collection by proofing cuts and type to help with archiving of those items. Interns will help develop community outreach projects such as collaborative posters, workshops, and educational opportunities. Globe interns will assist with the execution of these events when possible. Interns help to keep the letterpress studio and Globe Archive room in the 15/15 Printmaking building organized and clean, ready for printing and other projects. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to balance multiple deadlines and perform many tasks simultaneously. Ability to collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and community members. Ability to work independently and take initiative in projects. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive platforms Knowledgeable in Adobe suite programs Minimum Qualifications: Understanding of design, typography, letterpress and screen-printing practices Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree at MICA 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 job, the employee is 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 25 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 is usually moderate. Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule) 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.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to balance multiple deadlines and perform many tasks simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Ability to work independently and take initiative in projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive platforms
Knowledgeable in Adobe suite programs
Understanding of design, typography, letterpress and screen-printing practices
Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree at MICA

Responsibilities

Interns will work alongside experienced printers on letterpress and screen printed projects.
Interns will improve their skills in these crafts by working on a variety of projects for internal and external clients.
Interns will learn about the evolution of the iconic Globe style by working with the archive and staff.
They will apply this knowledge by contributing to the design of new work.
Interns will engage with the collection by proofing cuts and type to help with archiving of those items.
Interns will help develop community outreach projects such as collaborative posters, workshops, and educational opportunities.
Globe interns will assist with the execution of these events when possible.
Interns help to keep the letterpress studio and Globe Archive room in the 15/15 Printmaking building organized and clean, ready for printing and other projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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