Jobs & Internships

To be a valuable member of the in-house Design Team, working with the Creative Manager and Graphic Designer on the design and production of marketing and communications materials to include flyers, signs, and labels.

• Design and production for a variety of projects as assigned.
• Understanding of brand standards, willingness to adhere to and protect the quality and integrity of the museum’s brand.
• Design and produce marketing and communications materials for use on-site, including visitor-facing signage and graphic treatments.
• Production of in-house signs and labels to include printing and trimming.
• Design and produce marketing and advertising collateral including museum brochures, rack cards, and print advertisements.
• Coordinate and manage the production of assigned print projects, including file preparation, vendor communication (preparing written specs, securing bids), reviewing proofs for accuracy of color and content, press checks, delivery coordination and managing deliverable within timeline and budget provided
• Produce resized versions of existing advertisements to adjust for the differing specifications of various publications.
• Format images for use in digital media, including the DAM website, digital signage, and online advertising.
• File maintenance and project management, maintaining files and retrievable records on all jobs and ensuring that equipment and programs are updated and in good working order.
• Continuously expand and apply knowledge of computer programs, printing/production processes, and materials to improve day-to-day procedures and outcomes.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Sense of design and typography combined with well-honed design and production skills in In-Design, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Image-Ready, and MS Office.
• Ability to work within established guidelines and project parameters.
• Ability to take projects from initial concept to finished product.
• Ability to work on many projects simultaneously, meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with other staff and team members, and vendors.
• Experience in larger scale environmental graphic design projects preferred.
• Experience selecting and preparing images for online use a plus.

Minimum 2-year degree in graphic design or art (B.A. or B.F.A. preferred)

2-3 years graphic design experience

This is a full-time position with benefits.   Posting closes on June 7, 2013. If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to: hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org  In the subject line of your email, please list your name first followed by the position you are interested in obtaining.

 It is the policy of the Denver Art Museum to prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

This position ensures the general maintenance and repair of the grounds, buildings and building systems of the Denver Art Museum. 

Reporting Structure

This position is directly supervised by the Facilities Manager /Facilities Supervisor and reports through this position to the Manager of Protective and Facility Services.

• Performs general plant, grounds and building maintenance.
• Inspects and troubleshoots museum facilities and equipment to determine construction and mechanical installation, maintenance and repair needs.
• Works from blueprints, manuals, written and verbal instruction.
• Estimates materials, labor and equipment costs.
• Purchases and maintains tools and equipment used by the various museum trades.
• Assists with periodic / routine maintenance of the museum’s HVAC systems. 
• Understands and operates the computer software used by the department for incident documentation and e-mail communications.
• Observes all established safety program practices and assures all facility contractors do the same.
• Completes special event set-ups and change-overs as needed.
• Provides general grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, snow removal, lawn / sprinkler maintenance and the repair and maintenance of fountains, lights and other architectural grounds features as needed to supplement the museum’s grounds maintenance contract.
• Assists the museum’s electrician and alarm technician with low voltage electrical work and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

• Knowledge, communication, and application of basic installation, repair and construction methods and equipment. 
• Knowledge and skill required to operate power tools, lifts and museum vehicles. 
• General knowledge in the use of low voltage diagnostic equipment / techniques. 
• General knowledge and experience in carpentry, drywall, plumbing, painting electrical, lighting and roofing.
• Basic understanding of HVAC building systems and their maintenance.
• Ability to understand and efficiently operate basic computer programs as used by the department for documentation and communications. 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people including upper museum management, contactors, staff, and volunteers.

A high school diploma or GED.

Necessary Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license.

Minimum of 1 year of general building maintenance experience or equivalent

This is an on–call position with no benefits.  Posting closes June 7th, 2013.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to the Human Resources Department at hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org. Please include your name and the position in the subject line of your email.

It is the policy of the Denver Art Museum to prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

Assistant Night Shift supervisors are responsible for the direct supervision of shift security personnel on the swing shift (1500-2300) or midnight shift (2300-0700) and for the enforcement of security, safety, and emergency policies and procedures at the museum when the night shift supervisor is not directly supervising.    

• Assists in administering department policy and providing security services to staff, volunteers, and patrons of the Denver Art Museum. 
• Interprets and implements policies developed by higher levels of management and to assure each shift operates per established procedure when the shift supervisor is absent. 
• This position enforces patron, volunteer, staff, and contractor compliance with general safety and security rules and regulations and supports the shift supervisor as needed.
• Observes all common safety practices and performs CPR or renders First Aid as necessary. 
• Resolves problems and conflicts encountered by subordinates.

Non-Essential (Other) Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists with all of the basic office aspects of the Denver Art Museum Security Department.  This includes, but is not limited to, filling out necessary forms, filing, data entry, word processing, spreadsheet use, database use, and desktop publishing. 
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, contractors, various representatives of public and private entities, policy-making bodies and the general public.

 Supervisory Duties:                

• Supervises 2 to 4 security employees three day per week and as assigned.   

• Have a basic knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures 
• Knowledge of security industry standards and best practices 
• Skill in resolving problems encountered by subordinates 
• Skill in the implementation of policies and procedures set by higher authority 
• Skill in applying existing guidelines or creating new approaches to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations 
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, and decision making in solving problems or meeting objectives 
• Skill in communicating and presenting factual information relative to the work assignment 
• Skill in enforcing rules and safety regulations
• Skill in performing life-saving measures such as CPR and First Aid  
• Skill in computer keyboarding and software programs used by the department
• Ability in to communicate professionally and effectively in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other employees and the public.

• High School / GED

• Required Licenses:  American Red Cross First Aid/CPR the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) Certified Protections Officer (CPO) and The IFCPP certification for Protection Specialist (CPS).
• Experience:  “Senior Officer” qualified with previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Material and Equipment Directly Used:  Two-way radio; Security Management/Access Control System; CCTV System; Fire Alarm Panel and Computer Monitoring System; First aid/CPR supplies; AED; Personal Computer.        
• Working Environment/Physical Activities:  May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations.  Is subject to long irregular night hours, and is exposed to potential danger from assault/hazards and long periods of inactivity.
• Requirement to Maintain a Phone for emergency call in purposes.
• Physical Requirements: 
  • Able to stand/walk a patrol for 8 to 10 hours a day with a minimum of 3 hrs without relief.
  • Able to climb the building stairs, a minimum of 3 floors without stopping.  (Maximum time allowed is 90 seconds).
  • 20/20 vision (or corrected to a minimum of 20/80).
  • Demonstrate physical agility by bending over and picking up a coin.   
  • Able to lift and operate to discharge, a 10-lb. fire extinguisher.
  • Lift a 25-lb small child (simulated) and carry as in rescue situation for 25 ft.
  • Drag a 150 lb. person in a simulated emergency situation for 25 ft. (clothes or foot drag as taught by Red Cross.)
  • Hear a normal conversation, or radio traffic, in a typical museum environment.
• Mental, Emotional and Language Standards: 
  • Speak, understand, read, and apply the English language.
  • Read, understand and apply written procedure and policy.
  • Able to correctly compose and write, in English, a simple incident report.
• Ethical and Moral Standards:   No criminal convictions of theft, conspiracy, burglary, rape, robbery, assault, harassment, child/sexual abuse or drug related offenses, or any other crime of moral turpitude.  A criminal history check will be done yearly to satisfy this standard each year and it is the responsibility of the department director to determine if a conviction disqualifies an individual from employment.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job

This is a full-time position with benefits.   Posting closes on June 7, 2013. If you are interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to: hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org.   In the subject line of your email, please list your name first followed by the position you are interested in obtaining.

It is the policy of the Denver Art Museum to prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

Education Interpretation and Exhibition Interns will assist in development of installed interpretive materials for adults and families related to exhibitions and permanent collections galleries.  Areas will include written didactics, use of technology driven tools, interactives for adults, and activities for families and children.

• Conducts Art History research on objects in the Permanent Collection. 
• Researches current practices relating to interpretive material in other museums.
• Searches for and procures illustrative material for didactics and activities.
• Conducts visitor research including surveys and observations to determine effectiveness of interpretive material.

Time Requirement:-          Between the hours of  9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, part-time opportunities available year-round

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art or related field.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop and scanning.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to conduct effective research both online and in library.

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

This internship is designed to help us accomplish our goal for this audience: to provide interactive experiences of DAM collections and exhibitions that emphasize three areas of learning that contribute to school education in visual arts, language arts and literacy, social studies and history: aesthetic experiences (heightened sense awareness and visual skills); cultural awareness (focus on social context and art history); creativity (critical thinking and divergent thinking skills)

 The DAM serves students ages pre-school through 12th grade and teachers of all subjects but especially the regular elementary classroom teacher, and specialists in arts, language arts and social studies.

• research DAM collections
• research school and teacher needs and help us create Creativity Resources for teachers available online
• research learning and teaching methods and help create new teaching tools for use in the galleries
• work directly with students and teachers and help invent new tours and touring methods
• attend training for museum guides (about the collections, touring methods)
• explore how to link DAM collections to language arts, social studies, visual arts and other curricula
• develop teacher workshops
• find out about school services at other museums
• many more!

Applicant should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art or related field.

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week in addition to attending Untitled events.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

DAM’s Latino Cultural Programs are designed to engage Latino audiences through the development of culturally relevant programming and outreach initiatives.  Working within Family and Community Programs to support overall efforts to engage families in activities that relate to the art, intern will be responsible for providing support to Latino Cultural Programs Coordinator by assisting with monthly Latino-focused live program, supporting outreach efforts, gathering and organizing research on Latino audiences, object based research projects, and other projects as assigned.

• Assist with monthly, Latino live program, CelebrARTE, every third Sunday of the month.  This includes assistance with audience outreach, program prep and research, and needs day-of.
• Conduct and organize research about Latino audiences in Denver metro area.
• Assist with object-based research that connects with Latino audiences.
• Support general needs of Family & Community Program team.

• Experience or interest in supporting the needs of Latino audiences through the arts, cultural programming, and/or museum education.  Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred. 
• Availability: Three days a week.  Must be available to work the third Sunday of every month.

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Chicano/Latin American Studies, Studio Art or related field.

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

Untitled interns will be part of the Adult & College Programs team.  They will assist in developing and implementing new programming for our monthly late-night Untitled events.  The focus will be on designing activities that engage audiences with our collections, exhibitions, and the museum itself, in innovative and unconventional ways. This position requires a commitment to attend Untitled events, which take place on the final Friday of every month; additional event attendance will be determined as necessary.

• assist in brainstorming and designing Untitled events
• research for programming ideas and audience values
• document and observe emerging audiences
• cultivate relationships with local creative community
• maintain contacts
• attend and engage in Untitled on the final Friday of each month
• order, track, and prepare supplies for adult programs
• maintain program calendar
• many more!

• Applicant should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art or related field with a strong interest in public programming

• Ability to interact with the public, comfort with public engagement
• Familiarity with social networking
• Literacy with the web and Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to write clearly and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others

These are part-time internships with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week in addition to attending Untitled events. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

The Adult and College Programs Film & Media intern will assist in documenting and producing media related to programming events. This position requires a commitment to attend Untitled events, which take place on the final Friday of every month; additional event attendance will be determined as necessary.

• document audiences engaging in program activities using photos, film, interviews and other techniques
• produce short films and other media for informational/marketing purposes
• produce reports for interviews, attendance counts etc.
• assist in brainstorming and testing ideas for  adult programs
• research audience values, profile
• attend and engage in Untitled on the final Friday of each month, other events as necessary
• many more!

• Applicant should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program in Film/Media Studies or related field.

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week in addition to attending Untitled events.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

The primary task of this internship is to research works of art in the DAM’s collection for specific needs in school, teacher, family and adult programs. Candidates should also have an interest in the end users of this research (visitors on tours, school kids, family visitors, teachers, etc.) and in one of the following collection areas:

• Japanese Art
• American Indian Art
• Western American Art

• collect research information from a wide variety of sources (print, phone interviews, online, etc.)
• scan and word process materials for education files
• build illustrated papers that we call

Applicant should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art or related field

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.

Family programs are designed to engage families in activities that relate to the art and further exploration and learning through in-gallery interpretive components, summer camps and classes, drop-in activities and events.  Intern will be responsible for providing support to Family Programs staff including maintenance of in-gallery activities, support for family events as well as research projects.

• Support Family Programs staff with on-site maintenance of in-gallery interpretive components.
• Assist Family Programs staff with planning and execution of family events.
• Assist with visitor research, including conducting visitor observations and surveys.
• Conduct research on specific family audiences within the Metro Denver area.

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Art History, Education, Museum Studies, Studio Art or related field.

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Interns should be available eight hours/week.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you are interested in one of the internships, please download the internship application and fill it out. Email the completed application, a cover letter and a resume to the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at kmahoney@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

• For internship start dates Jan. – April, Due Date: December 15
• For internship start dates May – Aug., Due Date: April 15
• For internship start dates Sept. – Dec., Due Date: August 15

It is the policy of theDenverArt Museumto prohibit discrimination against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, political service, affiliation or disability.