Art Services Internship

City of Burlington, Vermont • Burlington, VT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This unpaid, academic-credit internship provides eligible students with a hands-on educational and professional experience in exhibit installation, art handling, and exhibit preparation, as an adjunct to their studies at the University of Vermont, Champlain College, or Saint Michael’s College. Interns develop skills in art hanging and handling, gallery installation practices, preparing exhibit-related materials, gallery operations and visitor services, and database management related to Burlington City Arts’ Vermont Artist Database. The position also offers exposure to other aspects of working in an arts organization.

The intern supports the Art Services Coordinator with off-site exhibition installations and related tasks in a professional arts organization/nonprofit setting. Availability is 1–2 days per week. The ideal candidate can work 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for full-day installations as needed, plus one partial, flexible day for administrative work. Applicants should include their spring-semester availability in their cover letter and confirm with their academic advisor that they are eligible for course credit and understand their institution’s terms.

Requirements

• Must be a student currently enrolled at the University of Vermont or Saint Michael’s College and taking a course for credit.
• Must confirm with an academic advisor eligibility for course credit and awareness of the applicable institutional terms.
• Availability 1–2 days per week; applicants should provide their spring-semester availability in their cover letter.
• Ability to support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, evidenced by ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to assist with artwork installation, including lifting, using a ladder, and using basic tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with a Windows operating system and spreadsheet and word-processing software.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to professionally represent Burlington City Arts in interactions with artists, clients, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in the arts; the ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in studio art, art education, art history, museum or curatorial studies, or a related field.
• Some experience with Excel.
• Availability 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for full-day installations as needed, plus one partial flexible day for administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Art Services Coordinator with off-site exhibition installations and related tasks.
• Hang, handle, and pack artwork, including assisting with installation preparation.
• Assist with related administrative functions and install preparation.
• Assist with gallery installation and visitor services.
• Update and maintain the Vermont Artist Database.
• Assist with special projects and other Burlington City Arts functions as needed.
• Represent Burlington City Arts professionally when interacting with artists, clients, and the general public.
• Support the City’s diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within the responsibilities of the role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed