Responsibilities: Work with directors and guest directors on sound design for all productions. Maintain sound equipment. Serve as FOH or monitor engineer as needed. Set up and strike of sound equipment for productions as needed. Assists in all other production areas as needed, including stage and riser builds and light hang and focus.
Requirements: BA/BFA or equivalent professional experience, familiar with traditional and conventional practices of theatre stagecraft. Should have experience with mixing sound for dance, concerts, and theatre productions, as well as ability to adapt to untraditional venues, such as galleries and street events.
We work with a wide range of artists and change venues frequently, including off-site and in-gallery productions: we're looking for a sound engineer who enjoys being fast on their feet, and likes getting involved in all phases of staging shows and who looks forward to providing excellent service to visiting artists-in-residence.
Please email, fax (413 663 8548) or mail resume and references to Eric Nottke.
No phone calls.
Help staff our three-day Wilco-curated Solid Sound Festival August 13-15, 2010. Volunteers are needed as event staff and parking attendants and are asked to work 8 hours over the course of the three day festival (one 8 hour or two 4 hour shifts) in exchange for:
- Free access to festival when they are not volunteering
- free parking within walking distance (carpooling is strongly encouraged)
- MASS MoCA event staff tee-shirt.
Interested parties should email their name, phone number, age, special abilities, and physical considerations to volunteermassmoca@gmail.com
Event Staff/Ushers work at live events and gallery openings to help assist patrons. Volunteers need to be able to stand for at least an hour at a time (possibly more depending on event) and communicate clearly and comfortably with the public.
Administrative helpers work with the development department as needed on mailings and other tasks. Participants must have fine motor skills and be very organized. An ability to copy edit is also desirable.
Kidspace volunteers run public hours in the Kidspace gallery, encouraging and assisting children in art-making. They can be responsible for clean up and locking the facilities at the end of their shift. Kidspace volunteers must be able to work unsupervised and have an demonstrated interest in working with children. Kidspace volunteers must be willing to work alone, learn about the works on view, and offer a welcoming presence to visitors.
Gallery sitters We assist Down Street Art in finding staff for temporary downtown galleries during the summer and fall. Gallery sitters must be willing to work alone, learn about the works on view, and offer a welcoming presence to the public.
Other opportunities Past volunteers have assisted with art installation, maintained live art exhibits (plants/animals/etc), assisted with Free Day and other community activities, and participated in residencies and live performances.
To add your name to our list of volunteer contacts, please contact Meredith at 413.664.4481 ext.8109.
MASS MoCA hires full-time interns for various departments. Paid interns are given $100/wk stipend and free housing with a block of the complex. Each applicant may apply to a maximum of 2 departments. We are currently accepting applications for fall internship. Start and end dates vary by department Deadline for applications for fall is August 1, 2010. Internships listed below are available in the fall.
Visual Arts (9/13 - 12/31): Interns assist in the day-to-day operations of a busy curatorial department and help with the preparations for upcoming programs as well as the maintenance of current exhibitions. Responsibilities may include administrative duties, research, writing, and any number of unexpected errands or jobs required to help maintain an ambitious exhibition program of contemporary art. The successful candidate should be self sufficient, have an eye for detail, strong writing and research skills, and a positive attitude about performing many kinds of tasks on a demanding schedule. Must have drivers' license and be willing to do a fair amount of driving.
Production (8/30-12/18): Interns work with the Production Coordinator, Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, House Sound Engineer, and house crew on all aspects of technical theatre and film. This includes hands-on in all of the following areas - carpentry, lighting, sound, audio/visual, and running crew.
Performing Arts Administration (8/30-12/18): Intern works directly with the Managing Director of Performing Arts in the coordination of current and future season planning, general office work, and maintaining and updating all performing arts files. One intern will be assisting the Project Manager in both drafting the event programs and researching upcoming artists. In addition, one intern will alternate working with the Company Manager with Artist Services to arrange logistics of visiting artists, staff, and fellow interns. Must have a valid driver's license.
Marketing/Public Relations(9/13 - 12/31): Interns work on all aspects of publicizing the organization including writing press releases, giving tours of the galleries, preparing press packets, advertising for all upcoming performing arts events in surrounding areas, researching new forums for publicity, and assisting with public outreach and special events.
Graphic Design(9/13 - 12/31): Intern works directly with the Director of Design producing a wide variety of printed and virtual matter for MASS MoCA, including, but not limited to, catalogues, posters, brochures, signage, websites, apparel, and packaging. Applicants should demonstrate creativity, versatility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to a career in graphic design. Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required. Portfolio review and interview required.
To apply send application, cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference (and link to portfolio for design application) to Meghan Robertson. Application can also be mailed (1040 MASS MoCA Way, N. Adams, MA 01247, or faxed 413 663 8548. Application deadline for fall is August 1, 2010
APPLICATION PROCESS
A: We encourage you to apply via email. You may submit application materials (cover letter, résumé, and two reference letters) in the text of an email or as Microsoft Word attachments. Reference letters may be submitted separately by the person writing the letter. Please ask them to include contact information in their letters. Submit all applications to Meghan Robertson.
A: Yes. Two reference letters may be submitted via email with your application or separately. Please ask letter writers to include contact information.
A: Yes. Please address mailed applications to Meghan Robertson, Company Manager, MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247.
A: MASS MoCA can only accept applications from applicants who already have US citizenship or a work visa for work in the USA. Unfortunately we are unable to be a host organization for an international applicant.
STIPEND AND HOUSING
A: All departments offer each intern $100/week stipend plus housing for the duration of the internship in that department.
A: Located within walking distance from MASS MoCA, intern housing is furnished with basic furniture, pots and pans, and silverware. Interns share a bedroom (usually 2 interns per bedroom) and common areas with fellow interns. Interns are responsible for their own meals.
A: No. Pets are not permitted in intern housing. Please find alternate pet care for the full duration of your internship.
WORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF
A: Full time Interns will be working 50 hours plus. This is the best way to experience the inner workings of each department. Days off are determined by each department according to their needs.
A: If you have a wedding or some other brief (2–3 days) event to attend that has been planned in advance, please inform us asap if you are selected for an interview. If you would need to leave the internship for one week or more, please do not apply now. Consider applying in the future when your schedule is more flexible. We are looking for people who can work continuously for the duration of an internship.
OTHER QUESTIONS
A: Yes. Once a week interns will meet for a presentation and discussion by department heads and/or visiting artists. During the summer season, we also plan all-intern excursions to other regional cultural institutions, such as the Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Theater Festival, Jacobs Pillow and more.
A: Each intern is responsible for his or her own travel expenses.
A: Please email Meghan Robertson.
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