Internship Annoucement
Volunteer internships at Phoenix Art Museum provide current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, with opportunities to work on projects directed by Museum staff. They introduce interns to the broad spectrum of museum work and to Museum staff, departments, programs and operations. Summer internships last for eight weeks and total 160 work hours. Fall/spring semester and special-projects internships total at least 120 work hours.
Unless otherwise noted in individual internship descriptions, most internships at Phoenix Art Museum are performed on a volunteer basis. Museum staff members aid in the intern’s pursuit of academic credit, if applicable. All interns receive a one-year student membership at Phoenix Art Museum.
Spring 2009
Applications for the internships listed below has been extended.
All materials must be received by Monday, December 1.
DEVELOPMENT/CIRCLES OF SUPPORT
Education
Undergraduate or recent graduate
Major/area(s) of study
Art history, nonprofit management or related field
Schedule
TBD with Staff Supervisor; 10 – 20 hours/week for a total of at least 120 work hours
Primary purpose
To assist the Circles of Support office in executing eight events for major donors from February to April 2009.
Essential functions
The intern helps the Circles event coordinator organize, execute and manage several Circles events.
Specific duties include:
1. Design printed materials
2. Track reservations
3. Work within a designated budget
4. Plan menus
5. Other duties as needed
Special skills/physical requirements:
The intern helps with event setup and stays for the duration of the event. Evening hours are required.
Other comments
The start date of the internship is Monday, February 2, 2009.
FACILITIES
Education
Undergraduate or recent graduate
Major/area(s) of study
Any facilities or building operation management related major
Schedule
TBD with Staff Supervisor; 10 – 20 hours/week for a total of at least 120 work hours
Primary purpose
To learn and be responsible, under the guidance of the Museum’s facilities management team, for a certain segment of the department (may include computer management systems, preventative maintenance programs, event planning and execution, new construction, custodial care, green initiatives and LEED technology, etc.).
Essential functions
Depending on the time of year, available projects and work hours vary. The internship is tailored to the individual prior to offer or acceptance.
Other comments
This internship requires a background check. A facilities intern gains experience in bridging the gap between institutional learning and actual real-world facilities management. S/he observes the interplay of a diverse group of people and departments and how they impact the operations of a maintenance department. Interns learn how bond money is obtained, utilized and reallocated.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Education
Undergraduate or recent graduate
Major/area(s) of study
Graphic design or related field
Schedule
TBD with Staff Supervisor; 10 – 20 hours/week for a total of at least 120 work hours
Primary purpose
To conceptualize and develop marketing materials for the Museum in conjunction with in-house design team.
Essential functions:
1. Work with Museum’s graphic designer to develop projects such as posters and brochures for other departments and/or support organizations.
2. Resize ads for placement in a variety of print media.
3. Update the Museum’s Web site and/or create new subpages as needed.
4. Work with public relations manager to develop press kits for special exhibitions.
5. Other projects as needed.
Special skills/physical requirements
Intern should be articulate, well presented and proficient in the following applications: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (CS version 1 or above), Quark Xpress (version 5 or above) and MS Office (version 2003 or above) applications.
Other comments
Intern is encouraged to use personal Mac laptop for design projects, if possible. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. If selected for an interview, candidates will be requested to present a portfolio covering a variety of media from print through Web.
MARKETING
Education
Undergraduate or recent graduate
Major/area(s) of study
Marketing or related field
Schedule
TBD with Staff Supervisor; 10 – 20 hours/week for a total of at least 120 work hours
Primary purpose
To support the Museum’s marketing and public relations team with tactics to increase Museum awareness to the Metro Phoenix population, both inside and outside the Museum.
Essential functions
1. Organize press clippings.
2. Meet with potential Museum partners to distribute marketing materials.
3. Organize/collect imagery for use in Museum advertising campaigns.
4. Get involved in creative brainstorming sessions to discuss the promotion of upcoming exhibitions.
5. Clerical/administrative/other duties as required.
Special skills/physical requirements
Intern should be articulate, well presented and proficient in major Microsoft applications.
Other comments
Preference is given to graduate students; graduating seniors; and upper-level undergraduates.
How to Apply
1. Carefully review individual internship descriptions to make sure that you meet all criteria before applying.
2. Download the full internship program guidelines and application.
3. Application deadlines: Completed application materials must be received by March 1 for summer, July 1 for fall semester or November 1 for spring semester. Please send application materials to:
Phoenix Art Museum
ATTN: Internships
1625 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-1685
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Applications will not be accepted by e-mail or fax.
Questions? E-mail the Museum’s Education Department