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Communications Intern (Summer 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]
April 16, 2016

Communications Intern (Summer 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Communications Intern (Summer 2016) Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA 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 …

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by Jessica Wong Camhi
Press Internships (Summer 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]
April 16, 2016

Press Internships (Summer 2016) [Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA]

Press Internships (Summer 2016) Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA 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. …

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Collections Management and Curation Intern [Edward M Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston, MA]
April 16, 2016

Collections Management and Curation Intern [Edward M Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston, MA]

Collections Management and Curation Intern

Edward M Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, Boston, MA

The Edward M. Kennedy institute for the United States Senate is seeking an intern in the area of collections management for summer, 2016. This internship is open to graduate students in public history, museum studies, political science, and history programs. A graduate-level intern will be selected according to experience, academic background, availability, aptitude for detail-oriented work, and the suitability of this internship to meet the professional growth interests of the intern. Please Visit https://www.emkinstitute.org/about/careers/collectionsandcurationintern for the remainder of the job description. Send a letter of interest and a current resume via e-mail to: resumes@emkinstitute.org and in the subject of your email please indicate the internship title “Hyannis Port Internship”. In your cover letter, please be sure to answer the following questions: Is an internship required in order to complete your graduate course of study? What are you studying and where? How might this internship relate to the courses you have been taking and your career path? Posted on: 04/13/2016
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Curatorial Intern [Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA]
April 16, 2016

Curatorial Intern [Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA]

Curatorial Intern Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in Lexington, Massachusetts, is seeking an unpaid intern for Summer/Fall 2016. The Museum is an American history museum founded and supported by Scottish Rite Freemasons in the Northern …

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Paintings Conservation Graduate Internship [Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA]
April 16, 2016

Paintings Conservation Graduate Internship [Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA]

Paintings Conservation Graduate Internship Description: Conservation and Collections Management is an integral part of the Museum’s stated purpose to hold its collections in trust for future generations. Members of the department promote the long-term preservation of artworks through development of conservation treatments, study of materials and …

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Collection Management Internship (Volunteer) [Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA]
April 16, 2016

Collection Management Internship (Volunteer) [Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA]

FAM Collection Management Internship (Volunteer)

Description:
The Fitchburg Art Museum is seeking a Collection Management Intern for Summer 2016 (June 1- Aug. 30) to assist the Collection Manager in overseeing the care of a collection of over 4,000 works of art including sculpture, painting, prints/drawings, and photographs. This is an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with collections management, gain valuable experience in the museum field, and learn about the operations at a major regional museum with a growing collection of contemporary art, photography, African, and American art. This volunteer position is part-time (2 days a week) and reports to the Collection Manager, Francine Weiss, Ph.D.

Tasks include:

· Assistance with museum-wide inventory of works of art

· Basic cataloguing of new works of art

· Creating and maintaining files for works of art

· Assistance with Art handling, movement, and storage

· Assistance with looking up records in the database

· Assistance with setting up and taking down works of art for Collections Meetings

· Taking inquiries from the public about the collection

· Other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:
Who you are:

You have an interest in art and museums. You are enthusiastic and work easily with others. You are curious, eager to learn, and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

Qualifications:

· Ability to work both under direction and independently

· Well-organized

· Detail-oriented and willing to see the big picture

· Comfortable with learning and using new technology

· Comfortable working with art (and/or willing to learn how to handle valuable works of art)

· The ideal candidate is interested in museums, art and/or art history, or library science

· Must be currently enrolled, or a recent graduate, of a BA program (MA students and grads also welcome)

How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV or resume, and the names and contact information for 2 references by email to Collection Manager Francine Weiss (fweiss@fitchburgartmuseum.org). The deadline for application is May 8, 2016.
Apply by:
May 08, 2016

 

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