INTERNSHIPS

The intern works closely with the Department of Prints and Drawings and the Office of the Chief Curator at Large, conducting research on an exhibition that opens in 2015. The intern compiles and organizes research materials, inputs data, and performs any other duties related to the exhibition. Under the guidance of the curatorial and administrative staff, the intern may also support various tasks across departments.

Requirements: The ideal candidate has an art history background (MA candidates preferred), and a demonstrated interest in curatorial practice through pertinent work, internship, or volunteer opportunities. Superb attention to detail, the ability to multitask and prioritize, and excellent research, communication, and organizational skills are essential to the position. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office procedures and equipment is required; experience with museum database systems is a plus.

Use the following directions to apply for this specific internship. Applications must include a completed application form, résumé, and two essays (instructions on application form). Once complete, send the form as a Word or PDF attachment to 12monthinternships@moma.org. The subject line of the e-mail must contain your name and the title of this internship. The application deadline is June 21, 2013. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to provide at least one professional or academic reference and educational transcripts.

The intern will organize and coordinate various Access Programs, including those for individuals who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, or have developmental disabilities or Alzheimer’s disease. The intern will coordinate volunteers, sign language interpreters, captioners, and educators related to Education programs, and will help to administer programs across the department. This intern will also be responsible for office tasks such as managing art supply inventory and orders, documenting programs and partnerships, taking reservations for programs, and transcribing materials for exhibitions and videos. Finally, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in educator training and teach in the galleries.

Requirements: The ideal candidate must have an interest in accessible art museum programming, enjoy interacting with the public, and experience working with people with disabilities or community groups. The candidate should have the ability to multitask, be extremely organized, and be able to successfully execute both administrative and program-oriented projects. Fluency in a foreign language, including American Sign Language, is preferable.

The intern will plan and produce multimedia content, assist in the creation of educational videos and websites, and coordinate educational resources for digital delivery. The intern will also help with digital presentation needs across the Department of Education—creating creative Power Point-type slideshows, resizing images, and teaching basic image and video-editing software skills (e.g. iMovie, Garageband, Screenflow, or other screen-capture software).

Requirements: Facility with social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube). Competence in shooting, editing, and producing video and using applications such as Photoshop, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Garageband, Audacity, and Screenflow (or other screen-capture applications). Knowledge of MS Office applications (primarily Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Experience with online learning environments, such as Blackboard or Moodle (from the position of a student is fine). Experience with adapting blogging applications and/or content management systems such as Blogger or Wordpress. Familiarity with using cloud storage and delivery systems like iTunes, Vimeo, and YouTube for uploading and downloading content. An interest in education, educational theory, and the future of education in the digital age. Exceptional organizational skills.

The intern will provide support to the Adult and Academic Programs area of the Department of Education. Tasks include coordinating monthly gallery talks, maintaining daily correspondence, monitoring Brown Bag Lunch Lectures, assisting in research and set-up for evening programs, and liaising with program participants, MoMA staff, volunteers, and Audio Visual staff. The intern will learn all of the details implicit in making a program run successfully, including marketing and ticketing. The intern will also have the opportunity to put together his or her own program, executing all of the steps of organizing a program from conception to realization.

Requirements: The ideal candidate has the ability to multitask, is extremely organized and is able to successfully execute both administrative and research-oriented projects. The intern works collaboratively and helps to create new ways for audiences to engage with modern and contemporary art. The position requires a candidate who enjoys interacting with the public and with a range of staff and program participants and confronts last-minute, logistical, or personnel challenges with ease. The intern must be available to work at public programs in the evenings.

The intern will participate in the essential activities of a curatorial department, which may include assisting the staff in the following areas: collection management, acquisitions, loans, exhibition research and catalogue production, and administration. The collection of prints and illustrated books, numbering some 55,000 objects, is housed within the department offices, so the intern has the opportunity to work directly with art objects, after requisite conservation training. In addition, the intern will work in the department’s Study Center, which services approximately 1,000 visitors per year (including classes), and is integral to its curatorial mission. In general, the intern will be involved with various aspects of the department programs, under the guidance of the curatorial and administrative staff, with hopes of fostering his or her future involvement in the field of prints and illustrated books. This internship is named in honor of artist Louise Bourgeois, whose extensive work in printmaking comprises an archive within the Museum’s collection.

Requirements: The ideal candidate has an art history background (MA candidates preferred), reading knowledge of one foreign language, and a demonstrated interest through pertinent work, internship, or volunteer opportunities. Any previous experience working in a museum or gallery setting, or specifically with works on paper, preferred.

The intern will work across this curatorial department, conducting research on a wide range of topics, from works in the Museum’s collection to upcoming exhibition subjects. The intern will also assist with general administrative tasks for the department. The intern may also participate in facilitating the acquisitions process and in the planning of gallery changes.

Requirements: The ideal candidate has a demonstrated interest in curatorial practice. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize are essential to the position. Strong research skills are a plus. Background in art history with coursework in modern art preferred. Foreign language fluency a plus.

The intern will assist the Director of Research and Development, Paola Antonelli, in all areas. Performs administrative and research tasks in the context of R&D functions: coordinates the interaction with curatorial departments and committees (i.e. Digital Strategy Task Force and Editorial Committee); researches topics, companies, individuals, and technologies of immediate and long-term relevance to R&D; keeps track of pertinent topics in publications, blogs, and social networks; prepares mailings and briefings for selected MoMA staff; maintains a Google site for the R&D Department. Coordinates a group of R&D advisors and organizes meetings of various scale and kind, from one-on-one interviews to private salons and public symposia. Acts as a liaison with other areas of the Museum, such as curatorial departments, IT, Marketing and Communications, Development, Membership, Retail, and offices of the COO, the Senior Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs, and the CFO.

Requirements: Academic background in communication, journalism, design criticism, or a similarly composed curriculum that combines innovation, communication, and design. Knowledgeable and self-assured in using contemporary media. Technologically up-to-date and conversant with design, especially interfaces and interaction. Excellent writing, communication, research, and organizational skills. Highly motivated with attention to detail. Computer and mobile skills (Google Docs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Keynote, Twitter, basic Photoshop, and InDesign). Enthusiasm in working with a team and ability to manage multiple projects. Two years of experience in coordinating projects such as conferences or symposia preferred.

The intern performs general administrative duties, which include routing phone and e-mail traffic. Supports Director, Chief of Staff, and Assistant to the Director. Answers phone calls, drafts correspondence, maintains file system, and opens and sorts all mail. Responds to general inquiries on behalf of the department, ensuring communication is accurate, timely, and consistent with other Museum initiatives. Maintains general organization of office in accordance with records management policies. Serves as a front person and liaison for all Director’s Office contacts, including MoMA and MoMA PS1 trustees, staff, artists, scholars, dealers, and art world professionals.

Requirements: Organized, articulate, and professional. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other standard office procedures and equipment required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be extremely detail oriented, work well under pressure, and have the ability to multitask. Ability to maintain composure in a sometimes stressful environment is a must. High level of diplomacy, accountability, judgment, and accountability.

Please note that there is just one universal application for all 12-Month internships. Even though this application indicates a deadline of May 17, the deadline for the Department of Film Internship is May 31.

This internship is supported by MoMA's Friends of Education, a Museum affiliate group dedicated to supporting African American and African diaspora artists and audience development at the Museum. The intern participates in the entire spectrum of curatorial activities that the Department of Film engages in, from exhibition planning and execution to working with the Celeste Bartos Film Preservation Center. The internship focuses on three exhibitions in particular: the exhibition and accompanying publication for The Berlin School, which explores the new and aesthetically driven form of German political cinema; the ongoing MoMA partnership with the Berlin Film Festival; and Vienna Unveiled, a major collaborative exhibition that explores Vienna throughout the history of cinema as a city both real and mythic. In addition, the intern assists various curatorial and administrative staff of the department in all aspects of film operations.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a liberal arts academic background and a general knowledge of film and film culture. Fluency in German is preferred. Any previous experience working in a museum is helpful, but is not essential.