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

Description:
Title: Membership Intern – Summer 2016
Department: Membership
Reports To: Membership Manager
Type of Internship: Unpaid internship; part-time
Who You Are
You’re an innovator who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, balancing interactions with people with in-depth research that supports the mission of the Museum. You dig into the why and how leading projects from conception to successful completion/launch, making connections between internal and external audiences. You know how to have fun, put people at ease, and you don’t take yourself too seriously. Last, but not least, you understand – or want to learn- that membership is more than just raising money; it’s about fostering relationships and creating sustainable impact.

What You’ll Do
You’ll research how popular for-profit companies attract a fiercely loyal customer base and how to promote that loyalty in a museum (non-profit) setting. You’ll provide insight and research into how Gen X and Gen Y spend their free time and allocate resources, what they want in cultural experiences, and how museums can have a positive impact on their life. Your recommendations will inform how the Museum can better serve current and future audience needs, growing in particular, a young professional audience.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Research membership offerings at other successful and inventive non-profits and business models of popular for-profit companies
• Engage with members and Museum visitors by shadowing frontline staff/Membership Assistant during regular business hours or at events
• Support member service operations and community initiatives, including administrative tasks and marketing communications
• Learn Raiser’s Edge and assist database-related projects

Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Experience
? Curiosity and follow-through, comfortable asking questions and making connections
? Detail-oriented with an ability to see the big picture
? Adept at learning and using technology
? Proven ability to conduct meaningful research and communicate effectively
? Demonstrates an understanding of which trends prove attractive to today’s audiences
? Interest in non-profits

How 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: https://isgmintern.applicantpro.com/jobs/363421.html. Both a cover letter and resume are required.

The Gardner Museum is committed to affording equal opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, marital status or sexual orientation. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Museum is proud to embrace the goals of Commonwealth Compact (http://www.umb.edu/commonwealth_compact/about) and pledges to measure its progress toward those goals over time, using the Commonwealth Compact benchmarks.

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Apply by:
April 15, 2016