Month: July 2016

Arts Administration Intern for Fall 2016 [Kaleidoscope Center for the Arts, Rehoboth, MA]

Arts Administration Intern for Fall 2016 [Kaleidoscope Center for the Arts, Rehoboth, MA]

Description: Come join the team at Kaleidoscope Center for the Arts! We are a new venture with an exciting opportunity to grow the range and depth of creative arts programming for kids and adults in the Rehoboth, MA region. Part-time internship positions available for Fall 

Writing and Editing Intern (Fall 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Writing and Editing Intern (Fall 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Description: The Communications Division of the Harvard Art Museums is accepting applications for a Writing and Editing Intern. Under the supervision of the Marketing and Communications Writer, the intern will learn about the role of a writer and editorial team at a university art museum. 

Communications Intern (Fall 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Communications Intern (Fall 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Description:
The Harvard Art Museums is accepting applications for the position of Communications Intern. The intern will support marketing and public relations efforts within the division of Communications. Tasks shall include reading, clipping, and compiling of all Art Museums-related press; organizing and archiving press files; assisting in the distribution of promotional materials; assisting with social media efforts; and maintaining the communications database. This is an unpaid internship and the applicant must be receiving academic credit to be considered. The internship will run through December 2016.

Please note that the location for this particular position is in an off-site building in Somerville, near the Sullivan Square T. MBTA buses 86, 91 and CT2 run nearby. Hourly shuttle service is provided to and from the off-site location to the Harvard Art Museums, with the shuttle stop located on the corner of Prescott Street & Broadway in Cambridge. There is a parking lot (free) at the Somerville location if you choose to drive there.

Qualifications:
The internship is open to qualified students who are able to begin work in October or earlier. The hours are very flexible within the M-F work week. Applicants who are majoring in arts administration or marketing/communications with a strong interest in the arts are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be independent, organized and efficient, and possess computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point. Familiarity with Evernote and Filemaker a plus, but not required.
How To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Communications Department, Attn: Rebecca Torres, Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 or rebecca_torres@harvard.edu. Email preferred. DEADLINE: September 1, 2016.
Apply by:
September 01, 2016
Salary:
Unpaid/Academic Credit Required
New Media Intern [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Boston, MA]

New Media Intern [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Boston, MA]

Description: Museum Description The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Boston’s historic public water system. Based at the iconic Richardsonian Romanesque building opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the Cleveland Circle neighborhood, the Waterworks houses the three 

Exciting Upcoming Events!

Exciting Upcoming Events!

Looking for something fun and engaging to do now that summer is in full swing? Here’s a list of upcoming museum-related events to check out for the first week of August: Monday, August 1: Harvard Museum of Natural History Summer Science Week: Animal Naturalists Harvard Art 

Call for Guest Post Submissions

Call for Guest Post Submissions

Hi everyone! We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

While this time of year can be busy, we would love to feature more guest posters here on the Tufts Museum Studies Blog! Although the blog is student-centered and student-run, it is not solely for current students. Anyone can submit a blog post! Our goal is to create and support a community of museum professionals while showcasing interesting museum news and engaging in conversation. We will frequently post reviews and questions, and would love to hear your thoughts! We’re always looking for new blog authors and assistant editors, and welcome submissions of any kind. Here are a few ideas for post topics:

  • Exhibition reviews
  • Museum reviews
  • Short essays on upcoming topics
  • Short introductions to new blogs or other online sources of information
  • Event announcements
  • Internship overviews and reports
  • Other topics that interest you. We are open to suggestions!

If you have a suggestion, comment, or want to contribute to the blog, send us an email at the address below. This is your space too!

We are also happy to post relevant job openings that are emailed to us at: tufts.museum.blog[at]gmail.com. Hope to hear from you!