Description:
Historic Newton, a city/nonprofit partnership in Newton, MA, that operates two museums and an archive, is seeking a volunteer or intern to review and organize the organization’s education collection. This small collection includes, among others, authentic clothing items, books, games and Native artifacts.
This position would assist and work closely with the Education Coordinator to review existing education collection items and organizational methods, and then implement an organizing system for the collection. Education collection items are used in education programs at both the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds and the Jackson Homestead and Museum. Visitors of all ages handle objects to draw connections between the past and present.
This position requires on-site work at the Jackson Homestead and Museum and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds. Flexible hours. If interested, the position could also include a research component.
Although we cannot offer financial compensation, this position is a wonderful collections experience for your resume and we are happy to provide future recommendations.

Qualifications:
Experience working with collections and strong organization skills a must. Graduate level experience encouraged. The candidate would also have a commitment to working in museums and an interest in historic research. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite a plus.

How To Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter & resume to Roz Kreizenbeck at rkreizenbeck@newtonma.gov
Please note if you are interested in this opportunity for summer and/or fall 2016.

Apply by:
April 15, 2016

Description:
Curatorial Interns at deCordova engage in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities as they participate in the day-to-day operations of a contemporary art museum and sculpture park. Interns work closely with staff curators and the registrar, and help with exhibition preparations, update collection files, maintain records, organize daily office operations, and conduct art historical research related to exhibitions and the permanent collection. Interns are integral to the success of the curatorial department and as such, they are fully integrated into the work environment. Interns observe and participate in a variety of department and inter-department brainstorming and organization meetings and learn the structural, strategic, and operational decisions at play in a contemporary art institution.Specific responsibilities for Summer 2016 (May-September) will tentatively include, but are not limited to, work on research, logistical planning, and implementation assistance for current and upcoming exhibitions; conducting a variety of research pertaining to works in the permanent collection; work on upcoming Sculpture Park installations and related projects, and any administrative assistance required in the department.

Qualifications:
The curatorial staff at deCordova seeks a self-motivated art history graduate student or upper level undergraduate with specific interest in contemporary art and future career goals to work as a curator in a contemporary art museum. Applicants should have strong organizational abilities and computer skills, including literacy in Microsoft Office and Adobe. Prospective applicants should be aware that the Curatorial Internship is an unpaid, volunteer position. Because public transportation does not service deCordova and interns frequently help with errand running, a car is a must. The Curatorial Intern must commit to a minimum of two, eight-hour days per week for the agreed upon duration of the internship, which typically lasts four months. Intern may occasionally be asked to assist with programs occurring on Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

How To Apply:
Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (between 5-15 pages) by email to Ashley Standera (astandera@decordova.org) by January 10. For general information about deCordova, upcoming programming and exhibitions, and future events please visit www.decordova.org.

Apply by:
April 04, 2016