Contemporary Art Museum Host

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) offers free access to rotating contemporary art exhibits, Thursday - Sunday from 12-5 pm. Volunteers will become part of their ICA Host Team which offers learning opportunities about contemporary art and their current exhibits. They welcome many out-of-town guests into our museums space as well as members of the local community. Much of their daily traffic comes from people walking around Balboa Park sightseeing or visiting various museums and historical landmarks. Volunteers are invaluable in helping ICA continue to offer access to their exhibitions free of charge.

They are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are curious about contemporary art to become ICA Hosts. Hosts welcome and check-in visitors to their exhibitions and events, distribute information about their programs, provide directions to the starting point of the exhibit, refer visitors to their staff for tours, and provide other assistance as necessary. Volunteers are also offered opportunities to assist during their special Museum events and programs. If you are interested in joining their dynamic team in promoting engagement with contemporary art in our community, please consider becoming an ICA Host. 

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Time Commitment: ICA Hosts are expected to commit to at least two 2.5 hour shifts per month, which can be conveniently and individually scheduled with their staff. They prefer a year commitment if possible.

• Onboarding Process: Their exhibits change about 3x/year and ICA Hosts will be given about an hour of training and education about each art exhibit at those turnover points. These trainings can be conveniently scheduled at the beginning of a shift. 

• Required Skills/Experience: Volunteers should be comfortable engaging with community members with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Some very basic computer skills are needed for visitor check-in.

• Desired Skills/Experience: No previous art education or experience is needed, however, curiosity and interest in the arts is a plus!

• Physical Requirements: This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible.

• Attire: Since ICA Hosts represent the museum and interact with the public, they appreciate well-fitting business casual, or smart casual attire, although of course, creativity is encouraged.

• Note: Please visit their website at ICASanDiego.org to learn more about the organization.

Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego

The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything.