Education Internship - Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Contemporary seeks a highly motivated and energetic undergraduate or graduate student to participate in the education department’s teen, school, and family programs. Education Interns will gain experience planning, teaching, and evaluating education programs, as well as assist with the production of educational materials and presentations, distributions of education materials, and documentation of public programs. The education intern will assist with instruction in New Art in the Neighborhood (the Saturday studio program for teens), provide weekday tours for school groups, and assist with school outreach. They will also assist with the planning and production of Family Day events, the family gallery guide, and the development of exhibition-related activities. The education intern will assist with general administrative tasks related to the Education Department such as copying, filing, data entry, and mailings. Good communication and writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are required. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, has excellent communication and time management skills, and has some experience working with teens or families and the public. An average of fifteen hours per week is required, five hours each Saturday for twelve consecutive weeks, plus ten hours during the week.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

The Contemporary realizes the importance and value of real-life experience for students, as well as the many skills and ideas that students are able to bring to a workplace. The Contemporary’s internship program aims to provide challenging positions that will enable students to apply the skills, aptitude, and knowledge that have been gained in an academic setting. Interning at the Contemporary is a rewarding opportunity for students to deepen cultural awareness, develop relationships and contacts, and give back to the community. Internships are unpaid and are open to students enrolled in an undergraduate and graduate program, depending on the department. Students may be seeking academic credit, or simply wish to gain experience. There are three semesters in which a student may intern at the Contemporary: fall (August–December), spring (January–May), and summer (May–August). Most departments ask for a commitment of 15-20 hours per week.

To Apply: 

If you are interested in any of the open internship opportunities, please send a letter of interest and resume to Maria Quinlan at mquinlan@camstl.org.

Contact

Contact Name: 

Maria Quinlan

Contact Email: 

mquinlan@camstl.org

URL: 

http://www.contemporarystl.org/jobs.php