The Jewish Museum's Seasonal Internship Program provides an opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of one of New York City's leading museums of art and culture. The Jewish Museum offers fall, spring, and summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students, and beginning professionals. Internships are unpaid and are available in a wide range of museum departments including curatorial affairs, collections and exhibitions, membership, marketing and communications, and development. Our internship program is highly competitive and only a few interns are chosen each year. Acceptance into the internship program is based upon academic achievements, interests, experience, related skills, motivation, and availability. Time commitments are flexible and can range from as little as fourteen hours to thirty-five hours per week depending on availability and the department's needs. The Jewish Museum encourages diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial Affairs

FLSA STATUS: Unpaid Position

SUPERVISOR: Curatorial Department Manager

SCHEDULE: 2-3 days per week

POSTING DATE: April 2014

INTERNSHIP TERM: Summer 2014 (May to August 2014)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Jewish Museum’s Curatorial Affairs division is looking for inspired individuals to join their team who would like to develop their knowledge of museum administration and exhibition realization.   The Curatorial Intern for Arts Administration will assist the Curatorial Department Manager with general administration in connection with forthcoming exhibitions, film festivals, presentation, and related special projects. 

The intern will receive a museum identification card that allows for free admission to other museums and various discounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare materials for weekly meetings

• Update and maintain exhibition schedule

• Process department invoices and receipts; maintain budget log

• Maintain the 6th floor lobby informational display

• Schedule meetings

• Respond to unsolicited exhibition submissions

• Process mail; maintain and updated departmental mailing lists

• Perform research as needed at the New York Public Library and/or the Watson Library

• Responsible for photocopying, digitization, typing, and filing

How to Apply:  Please visit our website and complete our Internship Application and email your resume, cover letter and completed application to the email address mentioned on our website.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an arts related field.  College juniors and seniors invited to apply.

• Masters of Arts degree in Arts Administration and/or Museum Studies invited to apply.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent communication, organizational and clerical skills

• Experience with library research a plus

• Strong attention to detail