Folk Arts & Heritage Internship, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Boston, MA
Posted December 16, 2016
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The MCC Intern Program offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students, career shifters and early career arts administrators with aninterest in the rich cultural life of Massachusetts to learn about how public funds are distributed to the state’s schools, cultural organizations and individual artists. Interns at the MCC gain valuable experience in arts and grants administration and public arts policy.
The MCC is offering Internships of up to 80 hours of paid time at a rate of $11 per hour. The MCC will work with students who need additional hours in order to receive credit at their college or university; however any additional hours required by the student will be unpaid.
Description of internship:
The aim of MCC’s Folk Arts & Heritage Program is to identify traditional craftspeople, performers and cultural specialists, help sustain the practice of tradition where they live, and increase appreciation of their artistry within the community and beyond. We conduct documentary fieldwork, provide direct support to individual artists through Artist Fellowships and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships, and create visibility for traditional artists through print and social media, exhibitions, and public programming.
The intern will assist with the following: field research, transcribing interviews, scheduling and documenting Apprenticeship site visits, writing blog post(s) for the Keepers of Tradition website, concert planning and production, festival copy for signage and web.
Keen interest and experience in traditional culture (music, dance, craft). Strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail. Graduate student preferable with major or significant course work in folklore, ethnomusicology, and anthropology. Foreign language a plus.
The intern will be introduced to what a professional folklorist does to document, preserve, and present traditional art and folk culture via field research, grants management, and festival/concert curation.
Goals of the internship:
a) Conduct folklore field research including background research, preparation of interview questions, audio recording, photo documentation, and processing of materials (audio images, field notes, and release forms).
b) Transcribe and summarize field recorded interviews
c) Document an MCC Traditional Arts Apprenticeship
d) Design and produce public programming of tradition bearers
Candidates interested in applying should email the following to Matthew Sherman – Fiscal Operations Officer ([email protected].
- Resume
- Letter of interest including; Information about how the internship aligns with your professional or academic goals. Number of hours needed for credit requirements if college/university requirements exceed 80 hours (if applicable). Any time constraints during which the internship needs to be completed in order to meet college/university requirements (if applicable).
January 20, 2017
The Massachusetts Cultural Council is a state agency whose mission is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
The Massachusetts Cultural Council shares the mission, values, and vision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Commonwealth and one that embraces, values and respects difference.
The MCC is dedicated to creating a workplace that welcomes, respects and values people of all races, color, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religions, creeds, ancestry, national origin, disability and veteran status. We strive to reflect diversity in all activities, programs and services removing any barriers to accessibility. We further believe that embracing and celebrating our differences enriches the quality of the work experience and enhances our own personal and professional relationships. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply to this position.