![Fall 2016 IT HelpDesk Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]](https://sites.tufts.edu/museumstudents/wp-content/themes/kale/sample/images/thumb4.jpg)
Project summary: The intern will provide Help Desk Project assistance to technical services (TS) staff on all open help desk calls and other projects. The incumbent will work with TS staff to document both new and completed tasks. Other duties include working with the network …
![Fall 2016 Multimedia Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]](https://sites.tufts.edu/museumstudents/wp-content/themes/kale/sample/images/thumb3.jpg)
Project Summary: The Multimedia Intern will assist MNHS multimedia staff in the development, production and implementation of a variety of multimedia projects for exhibits, education, promotion and the support of departments across the organization. The media staff at MNHS produce everything from online videos to …
Today’s “What We’re Reading” post comes to you from Colleen Sutherland, recent Tufts Museum Studies graduate and previous co-editor of the Tufts Museum Studies Blog.
http://www.pressherald.com/2016/05/22/abbe-museums- new-exhibition- tells-many- difficult-stories/
Although this article is a news article, and not a strictly academic article, I still think it’s important to read. While we often talk about the importance of discussing difficult topics or involving community members in exhibitions or collections committees, sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to reach out (or who to reach out to). I think this article does a thorough job of examining how the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine, not only involves the voices of the Native communities around Maine, but also touches on the importance of providing frontline staff with the tools to answer sometimes intrusive questions.
Do you have any thoughts or ideas on this subject? Have you had experience telling difficult stories in your museum? What worked and what didn’t? Let us know in the comments below.
Description: OVERVIEW: The Gallery Education Intern is a member of the Bakalar & Paine Galleries’ Education team; s/he assists with planning and implementing the Galleries’ educational programs including but not limited to custom gallery visits and special events. This part time, unpaid internship (roughly 10-16 …
![Fall/Winter Marketing Intern [Multicultural Arts Center, East Cambridge, MA]](https://sites.tufts.edu/museumstudents/wp-content/themes/kale/sample/images/thumb2.jpg)
Description: We are seeking a smart, high energy, thoughtful organized individual to work with us for 4 – 8 hours per week. You will: assist with marketing and audience outreach at the only multicultural visual and performing arts center in New England. Work with the …
The Gallery Assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director in requesting materials and securing contracts from exhibiting artists; creating labels and additional information for exhibits; and creating exhibition catalogs. The Fall Gallery Assistant will also serve as the main point of contact for our fall exhibits, Fall Salon, RED, small group shows and more!
This internship is an excellent opportunity for an undergrad or graduate student interested in gaining hands on experience in a non-profit, community arts organization!
The candidate must have daytime and evening availability. (10-20 hours a week, available for school credit). We ask for a minimim 3-month commitment – with 6 months preferred.
No phone calls please.