Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

Description:
Working under the supervision of the Assistant Curator of the Society of Arts and Crafts, the Education and Programming Intern will design, and with assistance, execute programs to supplement exhibitions and expand audiences’ understanding of craft.

This internship is a semester long opportunity, with the Intern working at least 16 hours a week. Additional hours are available if the internship is for credit, dependent program requirements. Work schedule is to be determined within open gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. The Society is open until 9 pm on Thursday evenings.

Goals

• Intern will receive meaningful, project-based work experience
• Intern will learn about how a small non-profit arts organization works, with the opportunity to meet and interact with staff in various positions
• Intern will have the opportunity to have their cover letter and résumé reviewed at the conclusion of the internship, as well as practice interviewing skills

Qualifications:
This internship is open to students at the graduate level working towards a degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Art Education, Museum Education or similar. The Education and Programming Intern should possess excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, and should be hard-working, detail-oriented, and have a sense of humor.

How To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and résumé to Luiza deCamargo, Assistant Curator, at exhibitiongallery@societyofcrafts.org. Please apply by Friday, July 1 for an August 1 start date, with flexibility.

Apply by:
July 17, 2016

Salary:
Unpaid

Description:
September 12 – December 17, 2016

Intern assists in day-to-day tasks of MASS MoCA’s in-house design studio, both digital and physical, working closely with the design, curatorial and marketing departments. Working directly with the Senior Designer and Junior Designer, this position is 1/3 graphic designer, 1/3 production artist, and 1/3 jack- of-all-trades. Projects include (but are not limited to) production and installation of vinyl exhibition graphics and wayfinding signage, weekly advertisement and poster design, vendor contact, upkeep of website components, and general studio tasks. Intern should demonstrate enthusiasm, stamina, good attention to detail, and willingness to work with a team. Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) required. A driver’s license might be helpful, but is not required.

Qualifications:
All applicants must be US citizens, over the age of 18

How To Apply:
To apply to MASS MoCA Internship Program: Send application form (.pdf or .doc), cover letter, resume, and two letters of references, via email:Internapplications@massmoca.org / Fax: (413) 664-4519

Mail: MASS MoCA c/o Meghan Robertson, Artist Services & Internship Director

1040 MASS MoCA Way

North Adams, MA 01247

Apply by:
July 18, 2016

Salary:
$125 weekly plus housing