PT Education Intern

Kimbell Art Museum•Fort Worth, TX

3d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Education internships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are interested in learning about museum practices and developing professional skills. The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects. Education department interns help to plan, prepare for, and implement arts-based educational experiences for diverse audiences; learn about daily practices within the museum profession; and further develop their appreciation and understanding of masterpieces on view in the galleries. At the end of the internship cycle, interns facilitate 30-minute gallery discussions informed by provided readings, supervised research, and practice sessions. As a Kimbell intern, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including: Cohort orientation Monthly seminars and lunch-and-learns General exposure to the museum world and arts administration fields Four free tickets to every Kimbell exhibition during internship Free admission to other museums with staff ID Free parking Discount in the Café and Museum Shops Fall Internship Program Cycles Session Dates June 1-Aug. 15 (10 weeks or 150 hours) Applications Open March 1 Applications Close March 31 Dates are subject to change Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Requirements

A resume describing any work or extracurricular experiences
A cover letter that explains what you hope to gain from participating in the Kimbell internship program
An unofficial transcript
Two letters of recommendation
Two professional and two personal references
Applicants must be able to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background and drug screening

Responsibilities

plan, prepare for, and implement arts-based educational experiences for diverse audiences
learn about daily practices within the museum profession
further develop their appreciation and understanding of masterpieces on view in the galleries
facilitate 30-minute gallery discussions informed by provided readings, supervised research, and practice sessions