The Education Department is responsible for programs that give visitors of all ages the opportunity to make direct connections with the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. The Department is organized into five sections: Gallery Learning; Planning and Evaluation; Interpretation; School Programs and Teacher Resources; and Studio and Community Arts.
The Department offers internships to college students who enjoy working with people and are interested in learning more about the many facets of Museum Education. Experience with art is not necessary but sometimes proves helpful. An internship acquaints students with the Museum’s collections and programs and provides the opportunity to explore a variety of career possibilities.
There are two classifications of Studio Art interns.
Internship to work with the Teen Studio Art Classes
Responsibilities:
• Aid the studio art instructors in classroom/gallery teaching management and with implementation of lesson plans.
• Assist in organizing the supply room
• Help instructors prep for classes
• Assist parents and students
Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Proven ability to interact easily and successfully with teens
• Some experience in the fine arts
• Ability to commit to 4-5 full days (8 hours) per week from June 17 through August 23, 2013
• Ability to attend orientation on either Tues, May 28 (9am-12pm) or Tues, June 11 (9am-12pm)
*Studio Art students are encouraged to apply.
Children’s Weekly Studio Program Internship
Responsibilities:
• Aid the studio art instructors in classroom/gallery teaching management and with implementation of lesson plans.
• Assist in organizing the supply room
• Help instructors prep for classes
• Assist parents and students
Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Proven ability to interact easily and successfully with children ages 4-12
• Ability to commit to half-days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours) five days per week from June 11 through August 23. 2013
• Ability to attend orientation on either Tues, May 28 (9am-12pm) or Tues, June 11 (9am-12pm)
*Studio Art students, Childhood/Elementary Education students, and Liberal Arts students are encouraged to apply.