There are a wide variety of people who work in the museum field and their education and training may be unique but usually constitues a well-rounded liberal arts education with a certain degree of specialization. Many of the jobs that exist in the museum field require a broad range of transferable skills. An understanding of the nonprofit world is also helpful when planning a career in the field of museums.
Internship Opportunities:
The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking college, recent graduates and graduate level candidates in the following areas: Curatorial, Education and Public Programs, Public Relations and Publications, Director’s Office, Development and Finance. Students studying studio art and/or art history can further develop their skills and understanding by completing one or more internships in the field.
The Studio Museum inHarlem offers paid full and part-time 10 week internships during both summer and the academic year.
Opportunities Available:
The Studio Museum in Harlem offers internship opportunities for students interested in curatorial, director’s office, and education and public programs.
Curatorial – Opportunities available for college freshman, sophomores, junior, seniors and graduate students who have majored/minored in Art History, Visual Culture or a related field. This position requires excellent writing and research skills, and knowledge of the contemporary art world. Experience in Adobe Photoshop is also required.
Curatorial – Project Assistant – this position is responsible for researching image reproduction rights, communicating with photography agencies and individuals to secure digita files of images, and organizing internal dababes of relevant images. Excellen t communication and research skills are required and knowledge of twentieth-century photography a plus.
Director’s Office Internships – Interns work closely with Assistant to the Director of Chief Curator. Position is open to college juniors, seniors and graduate students who are interested in careers in Art/Art History, Museum Studies, or Arts Administration.
Education and Public Programs Internship – Interns work with staff on research and development of adult, youth, and community programs for upcoming exhibitions.
Benefits: $1600 stipend. Interns also engage in a series of workshops, meetings, offsite visits and public programs.
Application Process:
All students must submit a resume, official transcript, a personal letter including reasons for applying for the internship that includes what you hope to gain from the internship, what you can contribute, and how the internship will enhance your personal career goals.
It is important for you to market yourself and your skills to meet the museum's qualifications. If you have experience in a particular area that is listed in the qualifications, be sure to include that information in your letter.
Deadline to Apply for Summer Internships: April 10, 2009.
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
The Studio Museum in Harlem
Internship Program
144 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
