McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Photography and Media
About The Position
The Art Institute of Chicago’s department of Photography and Media seeks an enthusiastic and organized intern interested in collection management and curation. The intern will learn about the Art Institute’s collection by assisting the department’s collection manager with cataloging and object research, and publishing original web-based content on objects in the collection. Through mentorship with the collection manager and curators in the department, the intern will gain insight into the work of a photography and media curator and museum careers more broadly. The intern will join a museum-wide intern cohort and have access to a range of programs to support their development in addition to their placement in Photography and Media. Mentorship is provided throughout the experience, and connections with an intern alumni network will be established.
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 history, media studies, cultural/visual studies, design, or arts administration. Museum, institutional, or art world experience will also be considered
- Familiarity with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Suite
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- A basic knowledge of photographic history and technique is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist collection manager with collection reorganization
- Assist with research for objects and forthcoming exhibitions
- Pursue independent research and develop web-based content for one or more collection objects
- Participate in regular meetings with members of the department and the mentor of this position: the collection manager of Photography and Media
- Attend intern cohort professional development programs and museum practice seminars
Benefits
- Technological accommodations will be provided by the Art Institute of Chicago based on necessity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
