McMullan Arts Leadership Intern, Ryan Learning Center–Creative Spaces

Art Institute of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Ryan Learning Center is offering a McMullan Arts Leadership intern position to work with their Creative Spaces team. This internship provides an opportunity for an aspiring museum professional to explore and contribute to activities within the Creative Spaces division, which designs family artmaking programs and learning installations. The intern will support daily facilitation in the Art Exchange, a public drop-in space for multigenerational visitors, contribute to the preparation of art-making materials, assist with live programs, and support the installation of educational displays. The Ryan Learning Center aims to provide culturally responsive experiences that bring young people and adults into dynamic encounters with art through various programs, partnerships, and resources. The intern will join a museum-wide intern cohort with access to development programs and mentorship.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered.
• Applicants must be based in the Chicagoland area and/or attending school in the Chicagoland area over the course of the internship term.
• Major or focus in art education, studio art, museum studies, or a related field.
• Experience teaching, assistant teaching, tutoring, or mentoring children in informal or formal education settings (such as a school, camp, college, after-school program, community center, or museum).
• Familiarity with art-making materials and techniques.
• Strong communication, creative thinking, and collaborative skills.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-language fluency is an asset in this position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of art-making programs for multigenerational audiences; attend design and planning meetings.
• Support monthly family events, assisting teaching artists and interacting with family visitors.
• Work regular shifts in the Art Exchange during public hours; welcome and assist children and their caregivers with art-making and play-based learning.
• Prepare art supplies for programs and large-scale events.
• Assist with the installation, care, and maintenance of interactive learning displays in the Art Exchange.
• Support with administration of evaluation tools to audiences, collect and analyze data.
• Participate in department meetings and museum-wide intern programming to expand their understanding of other departments and work across the museum.

Benefits

• Mentorship is provided throughout the experience.
• Connections with an intern alumni network will be established.
• Access to a range of programs to support their development.
• Technological accommodations will be provided by the Art Institute of Chicago based on necessity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed