Internship Opportunities

The Worcester Art Museum has an extensive internship program that encompasses most departments including development/membership, curatorial, education and marketing. Internships are project-based and become available as opportunities arise. Generally a commitment of 7 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 Coordinator at volunteerservices@worcesterart.org. Please indicate which position you are applying for. Also, indicate which day(s) and hours you are available. The Museum’s policy is to acknowledge all correspondence in a timely fashion. If you have emailed us a request or a resume and you have not heard from us within 7 days, please contact us again but without an attachment. Thank you for your interest.

Department: Visitor Services
Position description: The Visitor Services Intern will welcome guests to the museum, provide information on programs, exhibitions and membership. In addition, the intern will sell memberships and gift cards, answer the Museum's general phone line and collect admission fees and data. Opportunities are available Wednesday through Sunday.
Required qualifications: 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 with the ability to multitask assigned duties.
Preferred qualifications: A desire to help Museum visitors and an interest in art.
Contact person: Laura Riach at volunteerservices@worcesterart.org

Department: Education
Position description: Assist with the management of the Education front office including but not limited to public contact, class registration, answering phones, and providing staff support. Also may be assigned special projects.
Contact person: Laura Riach at volunteerservices@worcesterart.org
Required qualifications: interest in education, working with kids, studio art. Willingness to help support administrative/clerical work in the department. Willing to work with the public on phone and in person.
Preferred qualifications: college students but a very motivated high school intern is possible.
Contact person: Laura Riach at volunteerservices@worcesterart.org

Department: Education
Position description: Work on marketing specific classes to targeted audiences for youth and adults. Develop graphic materials/flyers to promote specific classes and help with targeted mailings. Potentially participate in demographic analysis and audience development for youth and adult class program.
Expected duration of project: June-July, 5-10 hours a week, flexible, no weekends.
Required qualifications: interest in public relations and marketing; skill in the use of computers for graphic design purposes.
Preferred qualifications: knowledge of art, museums, and/or art education.
Contact person: Laura Riach at volunteerservices@worcesterart.org

*Except the Minority Internship Program, a funded program for minority high school seniors. See Education Department for complete information.