Tours and Visitor Learning Internship – Summer 2016
Title: Tours and Visitor Learning Intern – Summer 2016
Department: Education
Reports To: Manager of Tours and Visitor Learning Programs
Type of Internship: Unpaid internship; part-time; 15-24 hours per week. Must be able to work Fridays; other day is flexible (but not Tuesdays).
Summary of Internship
The Visitor Learning Division of the Education Department is responsible for ensuring a positive learning experience for all museum visitors, including school and adult tour groups, and the general public. The Gardner Museum offers opportunities for visitors to engage in discussions about works of art, learn about the history of the museum, and to better understand the ways that Isabella Gardner’s legacy continues in the museum’s programmatic efforts today. The intern plays an important role assisting education staff in planning for and implementing these learning opportunities by working with volunteers, groups in the galleries, providing administrative support, and assisting with audience research.
Responsibilities
• Administrative assistance managing the Museum Volunteer corps of 150+; coordination of daily pre-shift volunteer meetings
• Greeting and coordinating arrival of self-guided groups
• Completing final steps of the group registration process (filing group registration forms, sending confirmation letters)
• In-gallery work with visitors on a regular basis
• Overseeing the organization of materials in Living Room and Volunteer Lounge
• Undertaking of substantial project that explores an issue in museum education that supports the work of the Visitor Learning division; projects are tailored to an intern’s skills and interests
• Other administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
• Ideal candidate has an interest in a visitor-centered approach in museum education
• Strong interest in working with a variety of people from student visitors to museum volunteers
• Preferably pursuing a degree in Education, Art Education, or Museum Education and knowledge of Art History; Must be at least a rising college junior; Graduate students are also encouraged to apply
• Self-motivation and a desire to learn about museum education practice are essential qualities for a successful candidate
• Must be able to attend some trainings and other education events some evenings/weekends
• Must be able to work independently, be proactive in problem-solving, be a flexible and creative thinker, and possess strong organizational skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
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/358877.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.
April 15, 2016
