France-Merrick Fellow

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Fellowship Overview:

The France-Merrick Fellowship represents one of MICAs most distinguished opportunities for student leadership in community engagement and socially

engaged art. France-Merrick Fellows (FMFs) serve as ambassadors of MICAs commitment to the transformative power of art within the Baltimore community. Through their work FMFs cultivate meaningful partnerships between MICA students and local organizations leading thoughtful dialogue facilitating collaborative projects and fostering sustainable connections between campus and community.

As mentors to Community Site Leaders (CSLs) FMFs provide guidance inspiration and insight. They also advise the Community Art & Service Program and the Office of Mission Community Learning on strengthening MICAs role in advancing socially engaged art and supporting artists who are dedicated to civic impact. France-Merrick Fellows exemplify leadership through action leveraging MICAs resources and their own artistic practice to empower creativity collaboration and community change.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Community Partnerships:Collaborate with CAS & Mission staff to strengthen and sustain partnerships between MICA and Baltimore-based community organizations
Commitment and Hours:Serve for a full academic year (two semesters) completing approximately120 hours per semester (averaging68hours per week).
Training Requirements: Attend all France-Merrick Fellow training sessions in full held each August and January.
Program Representation:Assist the Office of Mission & Community Learning with program visibility and outreach including participation in open houses information sessions and recruitment events.
Regular Supervision and Communication:Attendbi-weekly meetings with the Associate Director of Community Arts & Service to discuss progress address challenges and receive ongoing guidance. Communicate any site-related issues promptly - within one business day for urgent mattersor within one week for routine concerns.
Cohort Engagement:Actively participate inmonthly France-Merrick Fellow cohort meetings contributing to collective reflection peer learning and program development.
Preparation and Planning:Dedicate at leastthree hours per week to planning lessons activities or project development. These sessions will be self-directed but held in designated campus spaces such as theOffice of Mission & Community this preparation time may be directed toward special CAS projects as assigned.
Mentorship:Serve as a mentor to assignedCommunity Site Leaders(CSLs)through both in-person meetings and electronic communication offering guidance encouragement and professional insight.
Program and Event Support:Assist in the implementation of the annual Community Art Service Exhibition and Festival helping to showcase student and community collaborative projects.
Documentation and Reporting:Submit acomprehensive written reportat the conclusion of the academic year outlining project outcomes accomplishments challenges and proposed next steps.
Advocacy and Representation:Be available to meet withfunders MICAs Office of Advancement and other institutional representatives to present and discuss ongoing community initiatives when requested.
Fiscal Responsibility:Monitor and track allbudget allocations and expenditures including funds for supplies materials and professional development activities ensuring transparency and accountability.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

The France-Merrick Fellowship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students at MICA. Candidates are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to community-based art leadership experience and potential to

serve as catalysts for socially conscious creative work.

Undergraduate Applicants

Must have served as a Community Site Leader (CSL) for a minimum oftwo semestersat MICA prior to applying for the fellowship.

Graduate Applicants

Must have served as a Community Site Leader (CSL) for a minimum of two semestersOR:

Demonstrate through their professional résumé one of the following:
At leastone yearof experience in art education community engagement or organizing or public art;orat leasttwo yearsof consistent community service.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to engage effectively with supervisors peers and community members.

Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse needs and perspectives of Baltimores communities and partnering organizations.

A demonstrated interest in community engagement and a desire to Strengthen connections between MICA and the broader Baltimore community.

Conditions of Employment:

France Merrick Fellows are expected to attend mandatory training as outlined below:

Joint Student Leader Training:Late August

Community Art Service (CAS) Orientation: September 12 2026
Consistent weekly presence at the assigned community site throughout the semester (5-8 hours per week).
Completion of background check and fingerprinting if required by the site (mandatory for youth-focused organizations).
Student employees may not exceed20 hours per weekacross all on-campus positions.

Estimated Compensation:

$1500 per semester stipend. ($3000 Total)
Access to funding up to $1000 for materials and supplies budget.
Access to a $300 budget for Professional Development Opportunities such as workshops and/or conferences.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race color creed national origin religion gender sexual orientation marital status age disability or veteran status (disabled Vietnam-era or otherwise). Furthermore the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs facilities and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art including but not limited to admission educational programs and employment.

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