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Social Art & Creative Experiences Associate

CompanyGrinnell College
LocationGrinnell
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist in the design, setup, and facilitation of participatory art experiences and immersive installations. Support the documentation of participant reflections and the preparation of visual displays and exhibitions.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
9
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
8 hours
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About The Company
Empowering students and alums to live, learn, and work with meaning and purpose.
About the Role

Social Art & Creative Experiences Associate

(Immersive Installations + Co-Making + Public Art Support)

 

Time Period

September 1-October 24, 2026

~8 hrs/wk

Potential opportunities for continued related work post residency if mutually agreed upon.

 

This Service Leadership Work-Study (SLWS) position offers students the opportunity to serve and learn alongside the 2026 Social Innovator in Residence, Antionette Priscilla Carroll. This position is not designed to replace or replicate the responsibilities of trained personnel. Instead, it emphasizes learning through civic engagement, inquiry, reflection, and systemic analysis. Student will be supervised by Vicki Nolton in the CLS and will be mentored by Antionette Priscilla Carroll. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and setting up participatory art experiences
  • Support material sourcing and installation preparation
  • Help facilitate co-making sessions and creative gatherings
  • Assist with visual displays, prompts, interactive experiences, and exhibition preparation
  • Support accessibility and welcoming design considerations
  • Help document participant reflections and artistic responses

 

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in visual art, social practice art, design, theater, creative placemaking, installation work, or arts facilitation
  • Comfort with hands-on creative work
  • Ability to think spatially and collaboratively
  • Interest in community-centered art practices

 

Key Skills
Participatory Art DesignMaterial SourcingInstallation PreparationArts FacilitationVisual Display DesignAccessibility DesignDocumentationSpatial ThinkingCollaborative WorkCommunity-Centered Art
Categories
Art & DesignCreative & MediaSocial ServicesEducation