Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Communications Intern (Fall 2015)

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. Applicants with an interest in writing may have the opportunity to contribute content to the Harvard Art Museums online magazine Index. This is an unpaid internship and the applicant must be receiving academic credit to be considered. The internship will run through December 2015.

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 undergraduate and graduate students who are able to begin work in September 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 Rebecca Torres at rebecca_torres@harvard.edu. Please address the application to the Communications Department, Attn: Antoinette Hocbo, Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Please note that if you are out of state for the summer, interviews may be conducted via Skype.

Apply by:
August 21, 2015

Salary:
Unpaid

Volunteer Facilitator

Description:

The volunteer Waterworks Museum Facilitators convey the passion they have for history by creatively and thoughtfully engaging visitors on mission based topics of history, architecture, engineering, and public health. Through engagement with facilitators, visitors are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts that make their experience at the Museum rewarding and enriching.

Qualifications:
Facilitator applicants should be passionate about museum education and comfortable addressing small to medium sized groups of people. Some training is required and it is provided by the Museum’s history experts.

How To Apply:

Eric C. Metzger

Director of Museum Services

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

2450 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02467

617-277-0065

eric.metzger@waterworksmuseum.org

Apply by:
August 14, 2015