Menon Arts Technology Internship

Dallas Museum of Art•Dallas, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Arts Technology Intern to support digital content, Collections systems, and Technology initiatives across exhibitions and public-facing platforms. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of museum collections, digital media, and emerging technologies. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Collections, Experience, Education, and Exhibitions to enhance data quality, improve content delivery, and contribute to innovative visitor engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Current college student (junior/senior preferred) or recent graduate in fields such as: Digital Media / Interactive Design, Information Science or related discipline, Data Science / Data Analytics, Digital Media / Digital Arts, Interactive Media / Interactive Design
Familiarity or exposure to: Microsoft Teams, The Museum System (TMS), Piction, Bloomberg Connects
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong written communication and editing abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital media tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, audio/video editing software)
Basic understanding of metadata standards and collections management practices
Exposure to interactive technologies, AR/VR platforms, or digital exhibition design
Interest in art, museums, and visitor experience innovation
Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Passion for leveraging technology to enhance arts and cultural experiences
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support data cleanup and standardization efforts to ensure consistency across collections records
Review and reconcile records between TMS, Piction, and web platforms to ensure alignment and accuracy
Research content publishing workflows across systems such as TMS, Piction, and Bloomberg Connects
Support development and maintenance of digital content for exhibitions and permanent installations
Contribute to the research, development, implementation, and evaluation of digital interpretation initiatives for Museum visitors onsite and online.
Coordinate and support the linking of digital assets (images, audio, video) to corresponding TMS records
Assist with app-based content creation and updates, including Bloomberg Connects
Assist in preparing collections data for API integrations or digital publishing initiatives
Ensure proper file naming conventions, rights information, and metadata are consistently applied
Identify new resources and tools for staff to create, edit, and deliver audio and video content
Generate and review basic reports from TMS to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or outdated records
Participate in ongoing data quality audits and improvement initiatives
Document workflows and identify how new initiatives can align with existing procedures.
Utilize platforms such as Microsoft Teams for project coordination and communication
Work collaboratively across departments to meet deadlines and project goals
Document processes and contribute to workflow improvements where applicable