Author: Jessica Wong Camhi

Happy Holidays and End of the Semester!

Happy Holidays and End of the Semester!

Congratulations to all Tufts students and professors who have officially finished the Fall 2015 semester! If you are like me, you had final projects straight up until this week, and now you can finally relax with friends and family. We would like to remind you 

Arts Management Internship [Berkshire Hills Internship Program, North Adams, MA]

Arts Management Internship [Berkshire Hills Internship Program, North Adams, MA]

Arts Management Internship Berkshire Hills Internship Program, North Adams, MA Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP) is an intensive twelve-week arts management internship course structured to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. B-HIP runs in the Summer and it combines an internship component with a seminar 

Education and Outreach Internship [MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge, MA]

Education and Outreach Internship [MIT List Visual Arts Center, Cambridge, MA]

Education and Outreach Internship

Description:
The MIT List Visual Arts Center is seeking an enthusiastic and curious intern to assist with and facilitate education and outreach programs, including February and April School Vacation Weeks, during the Spring 2016 semester.

Responsibilities

The intern will assist the Campus and Community Outreach Coordinator with research, development, and implementation of a variety of public-facing programs, including: family programs, guided tours, community programs, and exhibition-related events, writing, and outreach. A particular focus will be the February and April School Vacation Week programs, which incorporate teaching, program design, and hands-on art activities for children and adults. Duties will shift depending on department priorities, and an intern can expect some work with PR/Marketing/Social Media and Curatorial departments. Interns should be available two days per week with flexibility during February and April vacation weeks; in addition, some evening and weekend hours may be needed.

Qualifications:
Prospective interns should have a demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: art museums, working with youth, art education, studio or hands-on experience, gallery teaching and learning, or public speaking. Prior docent or teaching experience is a plus. Interns should be self-starters who are organized, able to write clearly and concisely, work with diverse visitors, and have a close attention to detail. A sense of humor and flexibility are musts. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Courtney Klemens, Campus and Community Outreach Coordinator, at cklemens@mit.edu

Apply by:
January 15, 2016
Salary:
Unpaid

 

Volunteer – Horology [Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham, MA]]

Volunteer – Horology [Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham, MA]]

Volunteer – Horology Description: We’re seeking a volunteer at the Museum to assist in maintaining our watch and clock exhibits and artifacts, and to research and write exhibit and artifact descriptions. – You will be working with other knowledgeable and experienced horologists. Qualifications: We’re looking 

Graphic Design Internship [MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA]

Graphic Design Internship [MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA]

Graphic Design Internship Description: MASS MoCA seeks full-time interns for various departments. Spend any season in the culturally rich, naturally beautiful Berkshires, while gaining invaluable professional experience in the arts. Paid interns are given $100/week stipend and free housing within a block of the complex 

Manuscript Collections Preservation Intern [Newport Historical Society Newport, RI]

Manuscript Collections Preservation Intern [Newport Historical Society Newport, RI]

Manuscript Collections Preservation Intern

Newport Historical Society Newport, RI

Under the supervision of the Archivist and Manager of Digital Initiatives, the Manuscripts Collections Preservation Intern will assist in the physical stabilization and pre-processing of paper-based 18th and 19th century collections documenting Newport institutions and social organizations. Primary Responsibilities include: Clean, organize, and re-house manuscripts materials; Identify and isolate items requiring further treatment; Prepare an inventory of materials. Qualifications: Coursework in preservation and/or archival theory; Familiarity with accepted conservation and preservation methods applied to manuscripts; Excellent fine motor skills and sensitivity to proper care and handling of special collections; Ability to read 18th and 19th century script; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to lift and carry 30-pound boxes. Schedule: 10 hours/week scheduled between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Internship will last 8 weeks, starting April, 2016. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Molly Bruce Patterson, Archivist and Manager of Digital Initiatives, mbpatterson@newporthistory.org Posted on: 12/01/2015