Snow Farm:

The New England Craft Program 5 Clary Road Williamsburg, MA 01096

Date Posted:

July 27, 2026

Region:

Western Massachusetts Category:

Artistic/Programming Type:

Volunteer Work Study position at

Snow Farm Description:

Arrival Date:

Aug 26th

Departure Date:

Sept 28th This position is a work-exchange. While you will be on-site for the duration of the session (Aug 26th-Sept 28th), you will alternate participating in Snow Farm workshops and acting as the on-site coordinator. You will participate in 2 workshops as a student, as well as participate in the open studio residency during your stay (placement in a residency depends on familiarity with the medium). For 2 of the workshop sessions you will act as the on-site coordinator. The amodations are a single, private dorm room with d dorm style bathrooms. Living on campus is a requirement of the work study program. Work-study participants will be primarily responsible for workshop coordination, customer service, housekeeping and kitchen support. Potential administrative hours may be included in schedules as well. Weekend and evening work is required as needed. General Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Serving as a weing and knowledgeable point person on campus for both instructors and students Checking in registered students, answering questions about housing assignments, campus studios, and workshops Administering student paperwork when applicable Monitoring the coordinator cell phone after hours Attending to any student needs including but not limited to: health emergencies or other crises, studio concerns, meals, and housing-related needs Acting as a liaison between students, instructors, and staff Keepingmon areas, patio, and dining hall bathrooms stocked and tidy; emptying trash as needed Monitoring the gallery desk at meals, transacting gallery sales and restocking when needed Taking photographs of activities and workshops throughout the session for social media Facilitating evening activities such as bonfires, movies, and studio tours Supporting staff during the Snow Farm workshop orientation Closing out workshops, collecting information and payments,pleting workshop accounting, and monitoring workshop clean up schedules Assisting housekeeping with room turnovers between workshops Keeping campus beautiful with weeding and gardening as needed

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will acclimate quickly; have a positive, flexible attitude; work efficiently and independently; be able to lift and carry boxes/supplies; connect well with people, and have a sense of humor! Experience in one of our studios is encouraged but not required (ceramics, kiln/stained glass, mosaics, 2D/mixed media, metalsmithing/jewelry, fiber/baskets, woodworking, or flameworking).