33rd Annual Fashion Show Student Director

Position: 33rd Annual Benefit Fashion Show Student Director
## 33rd Annual Benefit Fashion Show Student Director Apply locations:
81 Mosher Building time type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
R4312

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** General purpose:
** The Annual Benefit Fashion Show Director is a student role responsible for a wide variety of tasks that are directly associated with the coordination, management, and promotional activities for The Center of Mission & Community Learning’s Annual Benefit Fashion Show (ABFS).
** 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 select & 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 for the fashion show
* 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
* Must be willing and able to assist in application and enforcement of Mission & Community Learning initiatives and policies to ensure effective implementation of ABFS event.##
** 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, either via participation or attendance.
* 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**
* ** Must be a currently enrolled MICA (junior or senior undergraduate or graduate) full time student at time of employment
*** Experience and knowledge in the fields of fashion and/or event management
* Remain in 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 to work
* 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 August 2025-April 2026* $15/hr##
** 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
* Achievement and maintenance of a minimum 2.5 cumulative at the time of application and throughout the recruitment and employment period.
* Attend all mandatory meetings.
* ** Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions. Excessive overtime will be met with disciplinary action, including but not limited to placement on a*
* * Professional Performance Improvement Plan.*
* ** Students employees WILL NOT skip required academic commitments, classes, or lectures to conduct work on ABFS programming unless otherwise approved by a faculty member in writing.**
* ** Important to note:
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