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New Media Intern [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Boston, MA]

New Media Intern [Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Boston, MA]

Description: Museum Description The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Boston’s historic public water system. Based at the iconic Richardsonian Romanesque building opposite the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in the Cleveland Circle neighborhood, the Waterworks houses the three 

Exciting Upcoming Events!

Exciting Upcoming Events!

Looking for something fun and engaging to do now that summer is in full swing? Here’s a list of upcoming museum-related events to check out for the first week of August: Monday, August 1: Harvard Museum of Natural History Summer Science Week: Animal Naturalists Harvard Art 

Call for Guest Post Submissions

Call for Guest Post Submissions

Hi everyone! We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

While this time of year can be busy, we would love to feature more guest posters here on the Tufts Museum Studies Blog! Although the blog is student-centered and student-run, it is not solely for current students. Anyone can submit a blog post! Our goal is to create and support a community of museum professionals while showcasing interesting museum news and engaging in conversation. We will frequently post reviews and questions, and would love to hear your thoughts! We’re always looking for new blog authors and assistant editors, and welcome submissions of any kind. Here are a few ideas for post topics:

  • Exhibition reviews
  • Museum reviews
  • Short essays on upcoming topics
  • Short introductions to new blogs or other online sources of information
  • Event announcements
  • Internship overviews and reports
  • Other topics that interest you. We are open to suggestions!

If you have a suggestion, comment, or want to contribute to the blog, send us an email at the address below. This is your space too!

We are also happy to post relevant job openings that are emailed to us at: tufts.museum.blog[at]gmail.com. Hope to hear from you!

Gallery Assistant – Fall 2016 [Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA]

Gallery Assistant – Fall 2016 [Cambridge Art Association, Cambridge, MA]

Description: The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) is seeking an Gallery Assistant to work with our Assistant Director, and assist with the organization and implementation of our robust exhibition schedule. The Cambridge Art Association presents 20+ gallery exhibitions of work by regional artists, and an additional 

Archives Intern [U.S. Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO]

Archives Intern [U.S. Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO]

Intern position for Fall 2016 – September-December. The USOC and the Crawford Family U.S. Olympic Archives work to ensure that records and artifacts of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement as well as our Olympians and Paralympians are preserved for posterity. The internship offers occupational experience designed 

Learning and Engagement Department: Interpretation Intern [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA]

Learning and Engagement Department: Interpretation Intern [deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA]

Description:
DeCordova’s Learning and Engagement Department is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated graduate or college (juniors and seniors only) student for assistance in researching and developing exhibition-related programming for fall 2016 and spring 2017. Responsibilities will vary, but may include: researching artists and exhibition-related content, assisting in the development and installation of the Museum’s educational Process Gallery and other interpretative spaces, assisting in Museum Guide exhibition training, collecting and editing audio content for cell phone tours, assisting with public programs for current exhibitions and day-to-day operations. Interns will report to the Manager of Museum Guide and Public Programs and the Head of Educational Exhibitions. Select evening and weekend availability required to assist with Public Programs.

Qualifications:
Qualifications include: strong organizational and computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a sense of humor. Prospective applicants should be aware that these are unpaid volunteer positions and that no public transportation serves deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum: a car is a must. Internships are available in the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. 16 hours/week minimum commitment.

How To Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Emily Silet, Head of Educational Exhibitions, at esilet@decordova.org

Apply by:
July 18, 2016
Salary:
Unpaid