Description

Discover the art of learning as the Museum Education Intern at the Stark Museum of Art! Make a difference by providing engaging and meaningful experiences to museum visitors of all ages. This position requires initiative, a passion for working with people, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, positive attitude, and a sense of humor. Visit our website at www.starkmuseum.org for more information about our collection and diverse program offerings.

Duties:

  • Teaches and develops object-based art lessons to students in grades Pre-K through 12th through onsite and offsite school programming initiatives
  • Assists with developing, planning, and implementing public programming, including Gallery Scavenger Hunts, Third Thursdays, Exhibition Celebrations, and SMA Playdate
  • Assists with teaching art to children grades K-12 during Art Quest classes and EcoRangers camp
  • Assists Education Department in other programming duties as assigned, including community outreach, adult programming, and visitor research
  • Develops a professional portfolio documenting internship experience


Benefits:

  • Paid group medical plan coverage beginning 8/1/2016
  • Limited relocation expense reimbursement (up to $1,000 for IRS qualified moving expenses with receipts)
  • Reimbursement for local travel

Application Process:

Email cover letter, resume, three references, and a letter of character and integrity from someone who has known you for at least two years to Sarah Wester at swester@starkfoundation.org. Please put Museum Education Intern in the subject line.

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree from a college/university in Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies, or related field
  • Certification in First Aid and CPR through May 27, 2017
  • Teaching experience or experience working with children such as camp counseling or afterschool care
  • Studio art experience
  • Museum experience desired (volunteer or internship experience acceptable)

Schedule:

  • Must be able to commit to the entire time period: June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017
  • Regular hours will be Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with some evening, weekend, and early morning hours as needed
Job Information
  • Orange, Texas, 77631-0909, United States | Orange, Texas, 77630, United States
  • 26535816
  • February 19, 2016
  • Museum Education Intern
  • Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation
  • Education
  • No
  • Internship
  • 1-2 Years
  • BA/BS/Undergraduate
  • None
  • $25,000.00 (Yearly Salary)