Curatorial Intern
We are looking for inspired individuals who would like to join the Curatorial Team of The Jewish Museum and develop their knowledge of exhibition realization in a professional, supportive environment. Fall interns will be assigned to assist Curators with research, correspondence, as well as general administration in connection with forthcoming exhibitions, presentations, and related special projects.
| Department: | Curatorial Affairs |
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| Reports to: | Curatorial Associate |
| Date posted: | August 7, 2017 |
| FLSA Status: | Unpaid Internship |
| Schedule: | Part-Time/ TBD |
Responsibilities:
The intern will research specific topics in art, share their research, organize visual material, and perform general administration tasks such as (but not limited to) maintaining checklists and budget logs, mailing and invitation lists, general paperwork, and presentation materials. Current projects include the painter, Chaïm Soutine, portraiture in the museum’s collections, and further topics in modern art and the museum's collections. The intern may be asked to research at off-site, public facilities in New York City, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art library (Thomas Watson Library) the library at MOMA, the New York Public Library, etc. Other tasks will be assigned as the need arises.
Requirements:
- B.A. and M.A. candidates in Art History, as well as M.A. Candidates in Arts Administration and Museum Studies preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and excellent organizational, research, and communication skills are a must.
To apply, email internship application, resume, and cover letter to:
Human Resources Coordinator
The Jewish Museum
Phone: (212) 423-3238
The Jewish Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.