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Internships

The Worcester Art Museum's internship program includes most departments such as visitor services, curatorial, education and marketing. Internships are often project-based and become available as opportunities arise. Generally a commitment of 6 hours a week is required, though particular projects may differ. All of our internships are unpaid*.

If you are interested in being considered for an internship, please send or e-mail a copy of your resume and cover letter to Laura Riach, Visitor and Volunteer Services Manager at volunteerservices@worcesterart.org. Please indicate which position you are applying for and your availability. Below are samples of current open positions. If you do not see a description that matches your experience and education you are welcome to inquire about future openings. Thank you for your interest.

Marketing/Graphics Opportunities:

Title: Marketing and Graphic Design Support Intern
Purpose: Assist Marketing & Publications team with various tasks
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Create contact sheets in Photoshop for archiving purposes
·  Make posters, signage and ads in Quark and InDesign
·  Print, mount and trim foam core signs
·  General administrative support for various marketing efforts
Education and qualifications:
·  Currently enrolled in communications, marketing, graphics program
·  Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Internet
·  Some knowledge/ experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
·  Excellent organizational skills

Education Opportunities:

Title: Art All-State/National Art All Stars (Summer)
Purpose: Conduct Online Research to update Art All-State Alumni database/information for use in promotion and funding of National Art All Stars and the 25th Anniversary of Art All-State
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Using online Social Networks and other online sources conduct a systematic search & update of Art All-State Alumni (3,450 as of June 2011)
·  Undertake other tasks assigned to further National Art All Stars
Education and Qualifications:
·  BA or MA program in arts/marketing
·  Excellent computer skills and facility with Microsoft Office Package
·  Superior internet navigation skills
·  Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
·  Excellent communication skills

Title: Art All-State Intern, (February through May)
Purpose: Assist Art All-State Manager in all operations of the Art All-State program in Education
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Data input, mailings, power-point presentations and errand-running
·  Help coordinate college fair
·  Make calls for food and supply donations
·  Coordinate Art All-State weekend
Education and Qualifications:
·  Quick, thorough and neat with a sharp attention to detail
·  Art background helpful
·  Hours in Feb-May leading up to the two-day event in late May/early June are particularly important

Title: Youth Scholarship Intern (summer only)
Type: Volunteer Intern, 30 hours per week
Reports to: Outreach Coordinator
Purpose: To coordinate bus transportation of scholarship students
Dates:             July 7-9, 9 am - 2 pm (orientation and training)
                        July 11 - Aug 5, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Assist in coordinating bus routes for the summer session of classes within the city of Worcester
·  Communicate bus route details with parents and students
·  Accompany students on the bus and monitor behavior
Qualifications:
·  Friendly and outgoing personality
·  Effective communication skills
·  Ability to resolve conflicts or changes as they arise
·  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
·  Experience working with children
·  Ability to speak Spanish preferred
Description:
Under the direction of the Outreach Coordinator and Outreach Assistant, the Outreach Intern coordinates the bus transportation of scholarship students during the summer session of classes. The intern will begin working the week before classes begin by confirming bus pick up locations and times with parents.  Once classes start, the intern will monitor each bus trip and the students who participate.
All of the bus students are scholarship recipients who have qualified based on financial need.  Many of the students speak limited English.  Therefore, communication skills are most important and the ability to speak Spanish would be helpful.

Title:  Instructor's Assistant (summer Youth Classes)
Purpose:  To provide direct, hands-on support to Instructors in Youth Classes
Reports To:  Manager of Youth and Family Class Programs
Duties and Responsibilities: ·  Pre and post-class preparation of materials, cleaning, and storing materials
·  Good common sense and the ability to be a calming influence
·  Help interpret directions to any student who can't follow along with the pace of the class
·  Help maintain discipline in galleries and studios
·  Escort students to lavatory
·  Perform other related duties as assigned
Education and Qualifications:
·  High school graduate or equivalent preferred plus; knowledge of studio art, BA preferred
·  Creative, outgoing and energetic approach to art education
·  Prior experience or interest in working with youth
·  Interest in art education
·  Knowledge of art materials
·  Ability to lift 15 pounds
·  Ability to follow directions from faculty
·  Knowledge of art education and/or museum education (K-12)

Title: Computer Studio Intern
*Filled for Fall 2011, Winter 2011 position available*
Purpose: Assist Manager of Youth and Family Class Programs with maintenance of Computer Studio
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Updating, upgrading and installing software
·  Maintain network and file backups
·  Hardware maintenance and installation
·  Other duties as required
Education and Qualifications:
·  Must be attentive to detail
·  Must be comfortable with computers, MAC preferred
·  Three or more hours per week, days and hours flexible
·  Majors or minors in following programs may be interested: communications, library sciences, or computer science

Title: TMSLight Intern
*Filled for Fall 2011, Winter 2011 position available*
Purpose: Enter images into TMSLight database for cataloguing and publication purposes
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Organize and catalogue images in TMSLight database
·  Photoshop images
·  Sort and scan archived slides
·  Take pictures of programs and events
·  Other duties as required
Education and Qualifications:
·  BA, BFA, MA, MFA or candidate in such programs as art education, museum education, photography or related field.
·  Attentive to detail
·  Previous experience with databases preferred but not required
·  Knowledge of photography composition preferred but not required
·  Knowledge of Photoshop preferred but not required

Title: Gallery/ Studio Workshop Intern (September through June)
Purpose: To plan, implement and administer the gallery /studio workshop program
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Under the direction and with the assistance of the Manager of Youth and Family Class Programs, plan and implement WAM's December, February and April vacation week programs
·  Under the direction of the Manager of Youth and Family Class Programs, work with the Tour Program Coordinator to implement Gallery/Studio Workshops
·  Maintain statistics and prepare reports to reflect annual and ongoing progress of the program
·  Assist in developing new audiences for G/S workshops and birthday parties (i.e. scouting)
Qualifications:
·  Effective communication skills
·  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
·  Facility with Microsoft Office Suite
·  Knowledge of art and/or museum education for K-12 audiences
Education:
BA, BFA, M.A, MFA or candidate in such programs in art education, museum education or related field.
Description:
Under the direction and with the assistance of the Manager of Youth and Family Class Programs, the Gallery/ Studio Workshop Intern plans and implements WAM's December, February and April vacation week programs.

Vacation week programs offer two-hour gallery/studio experiences for students ages 3 - 17. The intern will schedule workshops, book instructors, draft and edit promotional brochures, enter workshops into a computer database, and help run the vacation week programs, if possible.

Gallery/Studio Workshops (GSWs) are offered to youth groups that attend the Museum for 90-120 minute visits, and combine the experience of looking at primary works of art with the process of creating art. These include school field trips, birthday parties and scout groups. The Gallery/ Studio Workshop Intern will help administer and coordinate this program by helping groups select a theme/curricula for the GSW, booking an instructor and preparing the studio for the day of the GSW.

Title: Marketing/Design Intern
*Filled for Fall 2011, Winter 2011 position available*
Purpose: Assist Associate Director of Education with marketing and design
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Develop education collateral such as flyers, posters and brochures
·  Market specific classes to targeted audiences and help with targeted mailings
·  Participate in demographic analysis and audience development for youth and adult class programs
Education and qualifications:
·  Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop)
·  Preferably two days per week
·  BA or MA program in arts, communications, marketing or graphic design

Title: Outreach Intern
Purpose: Intern needed to assist Education Outreach Coordinator with developing and marketing education outreach program
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Market the Museum to senior centers and assisted living in the form of tours, outreach presentations and studio programs
·  Develop fliers and/or online media and mailing list and contact sites with program information
·  Organizing and presenting art related lectures to seniors and libraries
·  Develop a flier that outlines WAM lectures and contact sites to set up dates, deliver presentations if possible
Education and Qualifications:
·  Background in art history, public speaking, computer graphics, English or creative writing, education
·  Some graphics/web skills helpful
·  1-2 days a week (3-5 hours a day)
·  Attention to detail

Title: Educational Program Intern
Purpose: Assist Education Outreach Coordinator and Instructors in school and after-school classrooms
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Help instructor(s) to design, prepare for, and facilitate experiential learning
·  Work one-on-one and with small groups
·  Assist with set-up and break-down of classes and programs
·  Track program's strengths and weaknesses in coordination with students, parents and instructors
Education and Qualifications:
·  Background in fine art, art history, public speaking, education or childhood development
·  1-2 days a week (3-5 hours a day)

Title: Public Program Intern (September through May)
Purpose: Assist Assistant Curator of Education with public programming, artist talks, public lectures and Family Day
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Help plan events such as Family Day which may include creating a Family Gallery Guide, contacting entertainment for the day, planning activities
·  Organize docent training mailings
·  Work cross-departmental as needed
Education and Qualifications:
·  BA or MA program in an arts, arts education or museum education related field preferred
·  Creative thinker a must
·  Weekend or evening work may be needed

Title: Registration Intern
Purpose: Assist the Administration Coordinator in the Education office
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Support Education office, including public contact, class registrations and answering phones
·  Post classes on Craig's list and data entry
·  Special projects including reports on targeted portions of the Museum's public, including the Museum's adult and youth students
·  Assisting in the Art pARTnership programs with Elm Park Community School
Education and Qualifications:
·  BA or MA program in arts, arts education or museum education preferred
·  Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
·  Excellent customer service skills

Title: Saturday Classes Intern (not in summer)
Purpose: Assist staff on weekdays and Saturdays during youth class programs
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Set up class signs
·  Escort students to classes
·  Keep track of class schedules
·  Arrange art supplies
·  Assist educator(s) with class
Education and Qualifications:
·  First year to master program in arts or education
·  Strong organizational skills
·  Enjoys working with people, especially children
·  Self motivated
·  Spanish language skills desired
·  Must commit to working eight Saturdays, reliability a must

Visitor Services Opportunities:

Title: Visitor Services Intern
Purpose: Assist Visitor Services Manager with day to day operations and work on project-based initiatives
Duties and Responsibilities:
·  Welcome guests to the Museum, provide information on programs and exhibitions
·  Sell memberships and gift cards, answer the Museum's general phone line and collect admission fees and data
·  Work in back office on Visitor Services projects
Education and qualifications:
·  Knowledge of POS systems helpful
·  Enthusiastic and friendly with the ability to work well independently and with staff and visitors in a public setting
·  Ideal candidate should be customer service and detail oriented, dependable and trustworthy
·  Opportunities are available Tuesday through Sunday