Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Description:
Museum Educators are volunteer tour guides who engage visitors of all ages in interactive discussions, and support the mission of the Education Department.

• Commitment: Complete a one-time, intensive Initial Training program of approximately six weekly 1.5-hour sessions covering basic program skills and content, leading toward qualification. Attend twice monthly team meetings to learn new programs, explore content, practice activities and share ideas. Fuller Craft Museum Educators deliver program experiences mostly on weekdays, with occasional exceptions. Demand is heaviest in the winter through late spring, through programs take place throughout the year, including the summer months.
• In return for their time and service, Museum Educators (MEs) receive a complimentary Family Membership to Fuller Craft Museum.
• In addition, MEs will also receive the following exclusive benefits: Preview tours of new exhibition, in-depth information about exhibition, special hands-on studio workshop opportunities, training in providing inquiry-based tours and other professional development

Qualifications:
We look for applicants who:

• Appreciate art and the creative process.
• Communicate effectively with children, students, and adults in group situations.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude, good judgment, and flexibility.
• Enjoy undertaking and applying research.
• Are available 4-5 hours per month for tours.
• Can attend team meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

How To Apply:

Fill out application online: http://goo.gl/forms/qxPpZbhKQ3

Or contact: Education Coordinator, Sage Brousseau sbrousseau@fullercraft.org

Apply by:
December 31, 2015

Salary:
Unpaid

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 Spring 2016 (January-May) 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 Wednesday 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 November 30. For general information about deCordova, upcoming programming and exhibitions, and future events please visit www.decordova.org.

Apply by:
November 30, 2015