Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Please see instructions on how to apply at the bottom of this page.
The Visual Assets Collector and Creator Intern will photograph, gather, and design content related to Museum grants and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant, National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, Mandel Foundation grant, and Museum summer camps.
Intern Responsibilities:
The intern will learn how to use this content in strategic ways while utilizing graphic design and other creative skills.
This includes but is not limited to designing print and digital advertisements.
Creating Instagram highlight reels, and gathering visual assets for marketing campaigns.
As a final presentation, the intern will share their portfolio with Museum stakeholders involved in grants and summer camps.
Intern Requirements:
Photograph all Museum assets, exhibits and events for historical and marketing purposes.
Edit photographs for appropriate medium, including cropping, sizing, color correction, etc. via Photoshop.
Assist Museum Graphic Designer as needed.
Assist Museum External Communications Manager as needed.
Incorporate assets in posts on Museum's social media accounts.
Attend programs, events, and educational programming for the purpose of photography.
Provide and accept feedback regarding projects.
Attend weekly team meetings and participate in marketing and communications campaigns.
Other responsibilities and support as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
Strong photography portfolio
Knowledge of photography best practices
Working knowledge of Photoshop.
Basic graphic design skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites, including PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Highly organized.
A level of creativity with regard to visual storytelling.
Collaborative team player.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
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...
Will be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. You must be a rising Junior or Senior as of June 2023.
Attend a Cleveland college or university—or attend college elsewhere and are a permanent resident of Cleveland or the inner ring suburbs.
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.
3) A cover letter, resume, and a digital portfolio of projects will be reviewed during interview process.
Contact | artsintern@studioinstitute.org