Teen Activator (Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal)

Job TypePart-time, TemporaryDescriptionAre you a rising Junior or Senior in high school or recent high school graduate who would like to work in an unconventional arts space with focus on assisting Teaching Artists During Camp MASS MoCA (as a counselor), experience all kindsof art - from visual art to theater to music to dance - while gaining work experience, and sharing your voice to make an impact on the future of contemporary art?Teen Activators in MASS MoCA's Summer Cohort will gain a greater understanding of what art making means to them during a multidisciplinary slate of teen programs from July through August 2026. Activators develop their own artistic practice and have the opportunity to apply their skills while assisting teaching artists with Camp MASS MoCA during the month of August.MASS MoCA's Public Programs department produces a slate of programming for Teen Activators to participate in prior to Camp MASS MoCA in June and July. These teen programs are unpaid and optional to attend.This is a part-time, seasonal, and temporary position, for raising Juniors-Newly Graduated Seniors. Apply to be a paid Teen Activator at MASS MoCA for Summer 2026! Application Deadline is Monday, June 1st, 2026.Duties and Responsibilities: Work on programming initiatives with MASS MoCA's public programs departmentAssist teaching artist during Camp MASS MoCAEngage with visual arts through gallery learning and workshops with exhibition and community artistsParticipate in and give feedback during multi-disciplinary response workshopsParticipate in artist engagements, reading seminars, and professional development workshops to gain a broader view of museum workAssist public programs department on execution of adult and community programsAssist in the Research and Development Store, provide set up and program supportUsher at summer performing arts events, including music festivals (optional)Activators are required to attend 1-2 workshops with Teaching Artists Prior to working campRequirementsRequirements and Qualifications: This is a part-time/seasonal/temporary positionMust be a rising junior or senior (11th and 12th Grades), or recent HS/GED graduate (junior or senior for the 2026-2027 School Year, or 2026 graduate)An interest in working with Teaching Artists to refine activities An interest in working directly with people of all ages, younger people, peers and members of the community Committed to DEAI (diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion) work and fostering a sense of belonging, dignity, and justice for all visitorsApplicants must have an approved/completed MA State Youth Employment Permit prior to the first day of employment, if under 18 years of ageApplicants must have a bank checking account that is in their own name by the start date to be eligible for this position (Required for pay)Additional Skills: Curious, enthusiastic, and willing to try new thingsWilling to work both independently and as a groupAbility to follow through on a task until completionAn interest in learning about and helping others to learn about unconventional art and the creative processAbility to provide feedback about your experience, and offer suggestions for future opportunities for young people at MASS MoCAAble to work independently and as a team playerEnthusiasm for and experience working with people in an educational or customer service environment.Ideally, has an outgoing, positive personality with a knack for connecting with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilitiesWork Conditions / Physical Requirements: The majority of the workday is spent indoors, but occasional special events, exhibitions, and/or festivals may require working outdoors and in inclement weatherMust be able to sit, stand, and move for distances across the museum. This role is able to accommodate a wheelchairPeople of all abilities are encouraged to applyMust be able to wear PPE when necessaryNon-exempt. Minimum starting wage is $19.50/hourApplication Process: To apply, please submit your application online. You'll need to upload a resume (a list of your work, school, or volunteer experience) and a cover letter (a short note introducing yourself and explaining why you're interested in the role). The application also includes a few quick questions to help us get to know you better.Please make sure to include all requested materials-applications that are missing items may not be reviewed. Application Deadline: Monday, June 1st, 2026.About MASS MoCA:MASS MoCA is a vibrant non-collecting art museum with approximately 300,000 square feet of exhibition space dedicated to visual art and projects by contemporary artists. Formerly a 19th century factory, these exhibition spaces are unconventional, vast, soaring galleries spanning multiple buildings. Half of that space is dedicated to rotating 10-16 month exhibitions of which we present 4 to 6 large-scale exhibitions per year, along with smaller projects and commissions. The additional space is dedicated to long-term exhibitions in conjunction with artists, estates, and collections that run from 10 months to 25 years. MASS MoCA frequently works directly with artists on the fabrication of new commissions and large-scale site-specific installations. MASS MoCA was founded in 1999, not only as a contemporary art museum and performing arts venue, but also as a creative campus with a regional, national and global impact. MASS MoCA is one of the world's liveliest centers for making and enjoying today's most evocative art. With vast galleries and a stunning collection of indoor and outdoor performing arts venues, MASS MoCA is able to embrace all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new, boundary-crossing works of art that defy easy classification. From its beginnings as the major textile mill Arnold Print Works in the mid-19th century, to its days as the Sprague Electric Company in the mid-20th century, to its current iteration as a globally renowned contemporary art museum and fabrication center, the 24-acre MASS MoCA campus has a rich history of serving as the economic engine of the city of North Adams and the surrounding region.