Employment

Job Title: IMCA Ambassadors – Student Engagement

Department: Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA)
University of California, Irvine

Position Summary:
Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (IMCA) is looking for outgoing and reliable UCI students to join us as IMCA Ambassadors, a dynamic group supporting student outreach and museum visibility across campus. As an IMCA Ambassador, you'll play a key role in helping fellow students discover all that IMCA has to offer—from exhibitions, artmaking and events to behind-the-scenes access. You’ll work under the guidance of the Marketing and Communications team to support pop-up booths, campus activations, and promotional efforts.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in the arts, marketing, communications, event planning, or museum work—and who want to build professional skills in a fun, creative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Staff outreach booths and pop-ups at campus events to share info about Langson IMCA exhibitions, programs, and student opportunities.
• Engage with students in a friendly, welcoming way to encourage visits to the museum.
• Distribute promotional materials (flyers, stickers, event invites, etc.).
• Assist with setting up and taking down outreach activations.
• Provide feedback on student engagement strategies and represent student perspectives.
• Visit the Museum with the mar/com team quarterly to learn about new programs and exhibitions (location: 18881 Von Karman Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92612, 15 mins by bus/validated parking)
• Occasionally support social media content (e.g., photos, short videos, or quote interviews).

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled UCI student in good academic standing.
• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable talking with new people.
• Interested in art, museums, or campus life (no prior art experience needed!)
• Able to work occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Willing to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prior tabling, outreach, or campus involvement a plus but not required.

Additional Details:

All events will take place on or adjacent to campus.

Time Commitment:

• Flexible hours, approximately 2–8 hours per week depending on event schedule. You will be asked to sign up for a minimum of three events. Shifts will be approx. 3 - 5 hours at a time.
• Current schedule for Fall Quarter (subject to change, exact hours TBD)
  • Sept. 20 – Museum visit (1 hour)
  • Sept. 22 and 23 – day shifts
  • Sept. 28 – day shifts
  • Oct. 9 – evening shifts
  • Oct. 14 – 16 – day shifts
  • Nov. 11 – 13 – day shifts

Compensation:

$16.50/hour

To Apply:

Submit a brief statement (200–300 words) about why you’d like to help connect fellow students to Langson IMCA, along with your resume or list of campus involvements to imca@uci.edu with the subject line "IMCA Ambassador Application" or via Handshake, Job #10106790