the brooklyn museum
Please see instructions on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
The Public Programs Intern provides administrative and production support for a busy and dynamic Public Programs department. The intern joins our industry-leading team of cultural producers in bringing an exciting schedule of free and low-cost art, culture, and social justice programs to Brooklyn communities, especially our renowned First Saturdays and Thursday evening programs. They leave with experience collaborating with artists and a skillset in event production, public speaking, and engaging diverse communities. In addition to assisting the production of regularly scheduled summer programs, the intern will complete administrative tasks including maintaining the department's contact registry, compose publication texts (web calendar, handouts, etc.), contracts and service agreements, and program logistics documents. Through a hands-on approach to museum education pedagogy and cultural programming, the intern will develop the skills to propose content for future programming at the museum and complete a research project that will inform and benefit the department and their own portfolio.
The intern will be required to complete a project about the history of public programs at the Brooklyn Museum, with a focus on a specific program type (film, dance, performance, etc) at the intern’s choosing.
The final project will include a 5-8 page paper and a presentation and will require the intern to conduct research in the library and archives, access digital resources, interview staff members, and study the museum’s history.
Requirements:
An interest and/or experience working in museums, nonprofit arts organizations, or a related field.
A curiosity and willingness to learn in a community, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated writing and communication skills, strong attention to detail, research capabilities.
An academic or extracurricular background in art history, curatorial practice, art-making, or the social sciences.
An interest in social/political justice art and in collaborating with diverse audiences.
Experience working with people (ex. customer service) and problem-solving skills.
Flexible scheduling and the ability to work evenings (particularly Thursdays) and select weekends.
Additional Qualifications: Preferred, but not mandatory:
A demonstrated commitment to serving Brooklyn-based communities.
Experience designing and implementing public programs.
Experience with museum education theory or practice.
Familiarity with cultural trends in Brooklyn and New York City, such as recent developments in literature, art, music, fashion, nightlife or academic scholarship.
Familiarity with critical race, queer, or disability theories and reflectiveness regarding race, class, gender, identity, sexuality, and dis/ability The
Interns will work onsite 28 hours per week and attend a mandatory offsite program day one day per week with their cohort.
Interns must be available for the duration of the program.
INTERNSHIP DURATION:
Total Weeks: 9 weeks
Work Hours per Week: 28
Total Hours: 252
Workdays: 4 days per week onsite
PROGRAM DAY:
On the 5th day of each week, interns will attend an offsite program day with their cohort.
These hours are separate from the internship hours.
BEFORE APPLYING, VERIFY YOU:
1) Will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. You must be a rising Junior or Senior as of June 2023.
2) Reside or attend college/university in New York.
3) Have an Expected Family Contribution of less than $5000. This number is on your FAFSA form, to see what it looks like -- click here.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
1) To apply to a position, please click here and fill out the eligibility application form.
2) Once your eligibility application is reviewed and approved, Studio Institute will send you an email confirming your eligibility for the program. Note: once you're verified as eligible for Arts Intern, you can apply to as many positions as you'd like. You do not have to submit the eligibility application more than once.
3) You will forward this confirmation email, along with your CV, cover letter, and transcript to the email below these instructions with the subject "Arts Intern Summer 2023 Approved Application".
Contact | artsintern@studioinstitute.org