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Join our team!

Working at Burlington City Arts involves a dynamic team that works closely with the arts and our community. Whether you apply for a position in our gallery, arts education, events, or administration, know that all teams collaborate to ensure the arts are accessible to all. At BCA we are committed to cultivating diverse perspectives and equitable communication. We are excited to hear from you and what you may have to offer our amazing team!

We also encourage considerations of our volunteer programs to stay involved, and if there are no open positions, check back in soon for future hiring opportunities!  

 

BCA Event Staff

BCA maintains a list of active, qualified event staff. In this position, you will help with the set up and on-site execution of indoor and outdoor events in the BCA Center, BCA Studios, Contois Auditorium, City Hall Park and other indoor and outdoor spaces as needed.

Event work is posted to an email list and any staffer can opt to take the work as desired and available. A minimum amount of work must be accepted to maintain the position.

An Event Staffer will at times work independently and other times on a larger team. Staffers should be knowledgeable or willing to learn about customer service, hospitality and/or professional audio, video and lighting systems. Event staff must be incredibly trustworthy and professional at all times. Training comes with the work, depending on experience.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $19.15 Hourly 
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Closing Date: 8/22/2025
Application

 

BCA Life Drawing Models

Burlington City Arts is seeking a professional and preferably experienced Life Drawing Model to model clothed or nude for a fall adult figure painting class at our studios. Must be available Wednesday mornings, from 9:30am – 12:30pm on October 8 and October 15, 2025. 

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $25 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Application 

 

BCA Teaching Artist

Burlington City Arts is seeking dynamic, professional, and experienced Teaching Artists with expertise in studio arts and arts integration to facilitate adult or youth art classes. Notable considerations for candidates with experience in arts integration and expertise in multiple disciplines, including ceramics, drawing and painting, mixed media craft, printmaking, photography, fiber arts, and fine metal jewelry. 

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $35 Hourly
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

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Volunteer

Volunteers play an integral role in our mission of creating a dynamic relationship between the arts and our community. Volunteers increase their own skills and knowledge through trainings and events, and we welcome volunteers who have an interest in the arts, regardless of their experience level. If you are interested in volunteering with Burlington City Arts, please complete a Volunteer Application.

Art from the Heart

Art from the Heart is currently seeking volunteers to visit patients and family members at UVM Medical Center and Children’s Hospital to help make the hospital a more comfortable and creative place through the arts. We visit patient rooms and waiting areas, working one on one and in small groups. A visit with a patient or family members can start as simply as talking about favorite TV shows and music. An Art from the Heart visit can be as complex as a painting party, creative writing session, or team art project. A lot of time it is a quick gifting of an art print and / or supplies and ideas to help spark creative expression. If you enjoy drawing, we create drawings for people on their door windows to personalize and beautify hospital rooms and units. No art skills are needed, just an enjoyment of the arts, and a compassionate approach. If you are interested please be prepared to also apply with UVM Medial Center, commit to a weekly shift (each shift is 3-4 hours long) for at least 6 months (we understand there will some pauses with travel, etc.) as it takes a while to get into the flow of Art from the Heart and being in the hospital spaces.

For any questions please be in touch with the Art from the Heart coordinator, Rebecca Schwarz at rschwarz@burlingtoncityarts.org

 

BCA Center Gallery and Visitors Services

Volunteers work to gain a deeper understanding of BCA while acting as representatives to the public. In the BCA Center, volunteers attend the gallery, interact with the public, assist with installations, assist with performance events, and provide general support to gallery staff.

For any questions and more information, please contact Jacquie O'Brien, Customer Service Assistant, 802-865-7166 or jobrien@burlingtoncityarts.org.

 

Public Art Review Committees

Nominate yourself or someone else to serve on a BCA Public Art Review Panel. BCA relies on Public Art Review Panels to independently select artists or artwork for both the Art in Public Places program, BCA Grant Programs, and BCA Artist Awards. BCA maintains a list of individuals from Burlington and beyond with a varied range of experiences and personal histories to bring a wide perspective to the selection process. Selected panelists will be expected to evaluate applications on their own, usually on a computer, ahead of time, as well as provide their opinions and share their thoughts with fellow panelists in-person or over Zoom. Complete this form to apply.

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Internships

Interns play a valuable role in keeping BCA running. With opportunities ranging from communications and marketing to gallery installation and event management, BCA offers our paid interns broad, multidimensional opportunities to gain professional experience while making new connections.

Art from the Heart Intern

This position will work to connect patients, visitors, and staff at UVM Medical Center to the arts.

Develop Skills in these areas:

Using the arts to help people feel better through a wide range of art interventions and strategies.
Build communication skills and rapport with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and abilities, developing sensitivity to individual and cultural differences.
Understanding the medical clinical environment and how to work professionally within it.
Using the arts to help people feel better through a wide range of art interventions and strategies.
Supporting greater empathy and connection among participants and in one’s self.

Please note this position is unpaid. If you are associating this unpaid experience with course credit, the City of Burlington requires a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed in advance of your start date.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: Unpaid in lieu of academic credit
Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Closing Date: 9/5/2025

Application 

 

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