33rd Annual Benefit Fashion Show Student Director

Annual Benefit Fashion Show Director – Student Role Responsible for coordinating, managing and promoting the Center of Mission & Community Learning’s Annual Benefit Fashion Show (ABFS). The role includes developing show direction, leading a student team, and ensuring successful event execution. Summary of Essential Functions Develop the direction of the show and lead a team of fellow students to execute the unique identity of the 33rd Annual Benefit Fashion Show. Support the Center of Mission & Community Learning team in making timely arrangements for successful execution of the fashion show. Select & curate the selected designers and direct the photography & graphic design team. Coordinate with campus partners such as Events & Communications to create robust marketing & day‑of‑show plans. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Create a theme and show statement for the show in collaboration with the Center of Mission & Community Learning team. Curate a selection of fashion show designers. Lead effective marketing strategies for designer, creative team & model recruitment and ticket sales. Organize the photoshoot and promotional events/publications. Schedule & lead group critiques and individual check‑in meetings with designers. Direct graphic design & photography team to create a unified vision for the show. Direct the volunteers – schedule meetings, delegate tasks before, during, after the show. Analyze weekly reports to help the team anticipate and avoid problems. Collaborate with campus partners (MICA Communications, MICA Events, MICA Store, etc.) Attend regular meetings with the Center of Mission & Community Learning leadership team. Perform other related duties as assigned. Assist in application and enforcement of Mission & Community Learning initiatives and policies to ensure effective implementation of ABFS. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities People‑person interested in leadership and holding themselves and others to timelines. Detail‑oriented and diligent to follow‑up and complete tasks for assigned projects. Organized and able to provide both practical and creative leadership. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines. Proficient in social media platforms. Passion for wearable art construction and process. Knowledge of event planning‑related logistics. Familiarity with MICA’s 33‑year long tradition of the Annual Benefit Fashion Show. Strong curatorial skills. Strong stage management skills. Capable of leading large (12+ person) teams of creatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Time management strategies. Familiar with Google Calendar. Experience with graphic design or fiber craft and garment‑making is a plus. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled MICA (junior or senior undergraduate or graduate) full‑time student. Experience and knowledge in the fields of fashion and/or event management. Good social and academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Sincere desire to support Center of Mission & Community Learning events and MICA. Commit to one‑year employment (fall and spring semesters). Preferred Qualifications Proficient at adapting to changes and incorporating novel/innovative ideas. Superior task‑management abilities that help fulfill responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to respond to emergencies and risks promptly and responsibly. Effective communication skills that help take orders and delegate responsibilities. Compensation 3–10 hrs/week from August2025‑April2026 with a rate of $15 per hour. Conditions of Employment Enrolled as a current, full‑time (12 credit hours) MICA student in good standing at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period. Will be a junior, senior, or MFA student during the time of employment. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application and throughout the period. Attend all mandatory meetings. Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on‑campus positions. Excessive overtime will result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to placement on a Professional Performance Improvement Plan. Students will not skip required academic commitments, classes or lectures for ABFS programming unless otherwise approved by faculty in writing. Past disciplinary violations may result in removal from the selection process. Successful candidates are subject to a pre‑employment background check. Application Timeline & Details Applications close June30th. Interviews will take place July8th‑15th. For more information, please contact Marissa Vazhappilly at View email address on click.appcast.io. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of the job, employees are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, balance, stoop, talk or hear. They may occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment may expose employees to weather conditions; noise level is usually minimal. EEO Statement Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The college does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland Institute College of Art