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Communications Intern [Harvard Art Museums]

Communications Intern [Harvard Art Museums]

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 

Press Intern [Harvard Art Museums]

Press Intern [Harvard Art Museums]

Press Intern (Fall 2015) Description: The Harvard Art Museums is accepting applications for the position of Press Intern, working in the Communications Division. The intern will be tasked with clipping, scanning, and filing all press related to the Harvard Art Museums. Working closely with the 

Curatorial Intern [Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum]

Curatorial Intern [Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum]

Curatorial Intern

The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME

Under the direction of the Director and Curator, the Curatorial Intern is responsible for (1) encouraging and facilitating faculty use of the Arctic Museum collections and exhibitions in their courses; (2) undertaking a major project related to one of the Arctic Museum’s initiatives; and (3) maintaining the Arctic Museum’s social media presence. In addition, the Curatorial Intern will help the Arctic Museum staff, performing routine tasks throughout the museum, including assisting with exhibit installations, routine collection care, K-12 and community outreach, and research support. This is a one-year fixed length position with the possibility of a one-year extension. A Bachelor’s degree is required, a major in Anthropology, History, Earth and Ocean Systems, or Environmental Studies is strongly preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required, as well as ability to engage with the public. Experience working in museums (required). Familiarity with Arctic environments and Inuit cultures (preferred). Ability to work with MS Office (required). Adobe CS (desirable). For further information and to apply: http://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/229. For questions, please contact careers@bowdoin.edu. Posted on: 06/26/2015
Volunteer Facilitator [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum]

Volunteer Facilitator [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum]

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 

Volunteer Visitor Services Specialist [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum]

Volunteer Visitor Services Specialist [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum]

Volunteer Visitor Services Specialist Description: The volunteer Visitor Services Specialists play a vital role in welcoming our visitors; providing the necessary information to make each visitor’s experience is enriching and memorable. Visitor Services Specialists deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming environment for everyone, from 

Massachusetts Museums Day Planning Meeting

Massachusetts Museums Day Planning Meeting

Are you a proud Massachusetts museum supporter? Help NEMA plan our celebration of Massachusetts Museums Day. Last year’s event in Rhode Island was a great success, and we want to fill the State House on October 7 with people, displays, and good cheer to show our local legislator why museums are worth supporting.
Join us for a planning meeting on July 15 from 3-4:30 at the Russell Museum of Medicine at Mass General Hospital. We will be discussing communications, logistics, funding, and food!
The planning meeting is free and open to everyone, but please RSVP here.