Social Art & Creative Experiences Associate

Grinnell College

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Grinnell, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

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.

Qualifications

You have an interest in visual art, social practice art, design, theater, creative placemaking, installation work, or arts facilitation. You are comfortable with hands-on creative work, can think spatially and collaboratively, and have an interest in community-centered art practices.

Must Have Skills for ATS

installation work

arts facilitation

visual displays

Job Description

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

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