Posted: 8/2/2007
Level: Entry
Type: Internship
Job categories: Internships/Fellowships

The Naples Museum of Art is offering two paid internship positions designed to provide practical experience in a museum setting. The internship program seeks current undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in museum education.

The interns will work under the supervision of the Museum Education Coordinator and interact with other museum staff. The internship stipend is $2,000 per semester and college credit is available when coordinated through your school.

Interns will assist with preparation and presentation of Museum's education programs which include: family programs, youth programs, school and teacher programs, outreach programs, and the docent program. Candidates should have a background in studio art, art history and/or education/museum education. Other qualifications include having excellent communication skills, and computer skills, along with the desire to learn in a non-traditional setting. Tasks interns will assist with include:

Creating family guides for permanent collections

Organizing study guides for exhibitions

Updating exhibition checklists and formatting labels

Completing research for the Docent program and compiling resource books

Preparing school activity supplies and other materials

Implementing hands-on activities for school groups and family days

Your internship application must include the following:

Cover letter stating why you are applying to this internship and what you hope to gain by it if selected

Current résumé

Two letters of recommendation