Art of Europe Curatorial and Administrative Undergraduate Intern
About The Position
The Art of Europe department at the Museum of Fine Arts is seeking an undergraduate intern for the spring semester to gain experience with its collection and with curatorial research and administration. The intern will work closely with the Department Coordinator for the Art of Europe, in consultation with the Department Chair. The internship offers hands-on museum experience, training in the Museum System (TMS) collections database, research skills development, behind-the-scenes visits, and other learning opportunities. The work focuses on curatorial research, creating and maintaining departmental hard-copy files, and assisting with departmental projects and upcoming exhibitions, including exhibitions involving Spanish art and 17th- and 18th-century Flemish and Dutch art. The intern must work onsite 20 hours per week between January 22 and May 7, 2027, within weekday business hours. The intern must also attend a required orientation and the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course, and prepare a 3–5-minute final presentation. Compensation is $16.80 per hour plus a $90 monthly transportation subsidy.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate program in history, art history, museum studies, or a related area during the internship period.
- Have basic knowledge of art history or museum studies.
- Demonstrate interest in learning about curatorial activities and an interest in museum work.
- Have previous office experience or related work experience.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently.
- Be able to work onsite 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, within the stated weekday work-hour parameters, between January 22 and May 7, 2027.
- Attend the required orientation on January 22, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Attend the Museum Pathways & Practices course on the specified Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Class of 2027 or 2028 preferred.
- Familiarity with computer software, especially databases, is desirable.
- Foreign language experience should be included in the application.
Responsibilities
- Conduct art-history library research to augment painting object files, including compiling bibliographies and exhibition histories for works in the collection.
- Reconcile research information with the MFA collections database.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation in hard-copy and electronic formats.
- Research upcoming exhibitions and prepare research summaries, locating sources online or in libraries.
- Update working exhibition checklists using PowerPoints, spreadsheets, and lists.
- Edit and proofread materials related to exhibition catalogues.
- Learn about and assist with daily research and clerical tasks, including drafting labels and wall texts and responding to public inquiries.
- Prepare and deliver a 3–5-minute final synoptic presentation as part of the Museum Pathways & Practices professional development course.
Benefits
- $90 per month transportation subsidy
- Paid at a rate of $16.80 per hour
- Training in the Museum System (TMS) and opportunities to refine research skills
- Behind-the-scenes visits and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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