Opportunities at the ICA

Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved with a leading contemporary arts organization! Lending time and experience to the ICA’s programs and events is not only a fun and rewarding opportunity, but it is a great way to learn more about contemporary art. The ICA is always looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help out with: First Fridays and Opening Receptions, Talking Art lectures, the Monotype Marathon and Annual Fall auctions, and more.

Please contact Mike at mike(at)sjica(dot)org for opportunities and more information.

Internship Opportunities
The San Jose ICA seeks self-motivated and enthusiastic interns to assist with our ongoing exhibitions and public programs. Under the supervision of the Assistant Curator and the Marketing and Communications Associate, this internship provides a well-rounded experience of working in a non-profit contemporary art space.  Projects may include: archiving and documenting exhibitions and public programs, creating artist files, marketing and public relations research as well as assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks.

The ideal skills for this position include attention to detail, enthusiasm and interest in contemporary art, and the ability to follow through with long-term projects. Technical skills such as Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel and Dreamweaver are highly desirable, though not necessary. Minimum time requirement is 16 hours a week.  While this is an unpaid internship, college credit can be applied.

Email your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to:
susan(at)sjica(dot)org

I immensely enjoyed the intimate environment at the ICA, and the opportunity the summer internship gave me.The internship here really gave me a chance to know the Bay Area and its artists in-depth.  I also now realize that I enjoy problem-solving and finding creative solutions. I sincerely have learned a great deal. 
llll– Vivian, past summer Intern

I was excited to be trusted with important projects, such as managing the Crater Bay Area drawing contest, because not only was I learning a lot, but I was really contributing to the ICA team. I felt like I was on Cheers, I wasn’t just the intern, but everybody knew my name.
llll– Denise, past summer Intern

Quarterly Application Deadlines:
Fall Internship
(September - November)
Deadline to apply: August 1

Winter Internship
(January - March)
Deadline: November 15

Spring Internship
(April - June)
Deadline: March 1

Summer Internship
(June - August)
Deadline: May 1