Teen Museum Studies Apprentice, Temporary

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. Founded in 1895, Carnegie Museum of Art is arguably the first museum of contemporary art in the United States and the Pittsburgh region’s preeminent venue for presenting, collecting, preserving, and interpreting visual art. For 129 years, the museum has been committed to showcasing the art and artists of the current moment, while also building a vital archive of art from the past. Its collection of more than 110,000 objects encompasses a broad spectrum of visual arts with an emphasis on art, architecture, photography, and design from the 19th century to the present. From its ambitious execution of the Carnegie International—the museum’s signature recurring exhibition of global contemporary art established in 1896—to compelling special exhibitions, programs, and publications, to the daily work of the entire organization, the museum seeks to build on its legacy of thought leadership through rigorous research, adventurous and artist-centered programming and partnerships, and forward-thinking contributions to museum discourse and practice. Through its artistic program, Carnegie Museum of Art frequently explores the role of art and artists in confronting key social issues of our time, combining and juxtaposing local and global perspectives. With its unique history and resources, Carnegie Museum of Art strives to be a leader in defining the role of art museums for the 21st century. High School student apprentices are temporary staff members who learn from and work alongside museum staff in a variety of professional roles, building skills for future educational opportunities and art museum careers. Apprentices perform work that contributes significantly to museum projects and initiatives, or to ongoing delivery of professional services and programs for the public. The apprentices attend and/or participate in meetings with and shadow museum staff, attend museum programs, and carry out projects under the supervision of museum professionals. Activities could include short or long-term projects within the Department of Education and Public Programs while integrating learning from museum professionals in other departments. Apprentices will work in collaboration with their peers and museum professionals to complete a capstone project at the end of the experience.

Requirements

• Candidates must be upcoming 11th or 12th grade students.
• A valid work permit is required for this position.
• The position requires a creative, open-minded thinker with curiosity about art and artists and a genuine interest in understanding art museums.
• Residents must thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and have a strong sense of pride in the quality of their work.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and shadow museum staff in a variety of departments and functions.
• Attend public programs participating alternately as a participant, contributor, or observer learning from and contributing to the experience.
• Complete work assignments and tasks under the direction of staff in one or more departments.
• Meet with Manager of Youth and Family Programs regularly to identify steps and monitor progress toward completion of the capstone project.
• Document and summarize experiences, insights, and recommendations in a format that can be shared with the museum at the completion of the apprenticeship.
• Have some fun, meet some people, become comfortable in the professional museum environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees