Month: July 2015

Title: The Elvira Growdon Internship for Collections Management and Curatorial Practice [Boston Children’s Museum]

Title: The Elvira Growdon Internship for Collections Management and Curatorial Practice [Boston Children’s Museum]

Title: The Elvira Growdon Internship for Collections Management and Curatorial Practice PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Assists with multiple projects involving Boston Children’s Museum’s artifact collections. These projects include, but are not limited to, inventorying, cataloging, documenting, researching and appropriately housing museum artifacts; taking digital images and scans; 

Marketing Internship – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Marketing Internship – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Title: Marketing Internship – Fall 2015 Department: Marketing Reports To: Marketing Assistant Type of Internship: Part- to Full-time internship; flexible schedule The Marketing intern will work with the Museum’s Marketing and Membership staff in support of the department’s projects and needs. Areas of focus include 

Creative Services/Graphic Design Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Creative Services/Graphic Design Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Title: Creative Services/Graphic Design Intern – Fall 2015
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Creative Services Manager
Type of Internship: Part- to Full-time internship; flexible schedule

The Creative Services/Graphic Design intern will work with the museum’s Marketing staff in support of the department’s creative projects and design needs. This internship will involve a good deal of hands-on design work as well as file organization. There are opportunities for contributing ideas about branding and design, including collateral, advertising, direct mail and email.Key

Components and Essential Functions of this role include:

Ongoing Projects

– Help maintain and organize image database
– Help execute fast turn signage needs for various museum functions and activities
– Assist with image research for reference
– Assist with creating collateral for exhibition openings and special events as needed
– Help create templates and presentations for internal usage
– Proof reading of print and web materials

Other

– Assist with assembling materials across departments for creative projects
– Assist in reviewing proofs for print production
– Help with competitive analysis and compiling sample library
– Organizational tasks

General Requirements:
– A love for art and a passion for the Gardner Museum
– Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
– Ability to take ownership over projects and work proactively
– Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
– Strong attention to detail
– Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and contribute to the department and Museum as a whole
– Demonstrated ability to create beautiful communication materials
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Great eye for design and layout

Salary: Unpaid internship

**Must have portfolio to be considered

To Apply
Join our dedicated, talented team of employees, interns and volunteers, who are passionate about the work they do to support the Museum’s mission. To apply for this position, please use the Museum’s online application system, this is our preferred application method. Both a cover letter and resume are required.

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Tours/Visitor Learning Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Tours/Visitor Learning Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Tours/Visitor Learning Intern – Fall 2015 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, MA The Visitor Learning Division of the Education Department is responsible for ensuring a positive learning experience for all museum visitors, including school and adult tour groups, and the general public. The Gardner Museum 

Curatorial Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Curatorial Intern – Fall 2015 [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

Curatorial Intern – Fall 2015 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, MA The Curatorial Intern will work with Curatorial staff in support of the departments’ projects and needs. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the workings of a curatorial office that oversees a diverse 

Collections Management Internship [Arlington Historical Society]

Collections Management Internship [Arlington Historical Society]

Collections Management Internship

Description:
The Arlington Historical Society is devoted to the discovery, interpretation, sharing, and celebration of Arlington’s rich and diverse heritage. The society operates the Smith Museum and the Colonial era Jason Russell House, site of the bloodiest battle of April 19, 1775.  For more information, visit http://www.arlingtonhistorical.org  This spring/summer internship is to assist with collections management at the Society.  Hands on experience will come in the form of a remarkable collection of objects from a single family spanning 200 years.  Objects vary from photographs and paper to clothing. Through this the intern will learn about various issues related to collections care and management with specific emphasis on improving practices and fundraising for collections care and issues related to historic house collections management.  All training will be provided, including instruction on Past Perfect Museum Management software.Intern hours and schedules are flexible to meet the needs of students and academic credit requirements, although interns are expected to work at least 5 hours per week for a minimum of ten weeks. To apply, send resume and letter of interest detailing availability, total or weekly hours requested/required, and area of specific interest, if any. We have a rolling deadline, and accept applications until internship positions are filled. We are happy to work with college or university departments for interns to receive academic credit.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be enrolled in or recent graduates of a Museum Studies program or related course of study.
How To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
Apply by:
August 31, 2015