jobs & internships

Education - Adult and College Programs Internship - Winter 2011

Position Purpose

• The Adult and College Programs intern will assist in developing and implementing new initiatives that engage young adult audiences with our collections, exhibitions, and programs in innovative and unconventional ways. An interest in cultivating young adult museum audience is essential.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• document and observe emerging audiences
• cultivate relationships with local creative community
• maintain contacts
• assist in brainstorming and testing ideas for young adults
• research audience values, profile
• 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!

Education or Formal Training

• 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.

Experience

• 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

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis - minimum of 1 month in advance of proposed start date. It requires a 15 hr/week commitment and 3 month duration. If you are interested in this internship, please email the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at ebuck@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2011

Education - Education-driven Collection Research Internship - Winter 2011

Position Purpose

• 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
• Chinese Art
• American Indian Art
• Western American Art

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• 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

Education or Formal Training

• 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

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis - minimum of one month before proposed start date. If you are interested in this position, please email the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at ebuck@denverartmuseum.org for application.

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2011

Education - Exhibition Interpretation Internship - Winter 2011

Position Purpose

• 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

Education or Formal Training

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

Experience

• 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.

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis - minimum of 1 month before proposed start date. If you are interested in this internship, please email the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at ebuck@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2011

Education - Family Programs Internship - Winter 2011

Position Purpose

• Come learn what it takes to create and maintain programs for families at one of the most nationally recognized family-friendly art museums in the country! This internship provides you the opportunity to aid the Denver Art Museum’s Community and Family programs staff in providing engaging, art-inspired experiences for family visitors including, working hands-on with families in the Just For Fun Family Center maintaining and evaluating in-gallery games, check-out activities, and drop-in programs, and assisting in the planning of special events.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate family learning and play in the Just For Fun Family Center 1 - 2 Saturdays. per month
• Support Family Programs Assistant with on-site maintenance and evaluation of in-gallery games and activities, check-out, and drop-in programs.
• Assist Family Programs staff with planning and execution of family events.
• Assist with visitor research, including conducting visitor observations and surveys.
• 4 - 6 HOURS PER WEEK - 1 - 2 SATURDAYS PER MONTH IS REQUIRED

Education or Formal Training

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

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. We are currently looking for interns to work during the school year September, 2009 through May, 2010. Internships can begin and end at any time during this period. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis - minimum of 1 month before proposed start date. If you are interested in this internship, please email the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at ebuck@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2011

Education - School and Teacher Programs Internship - Winter 2011

Position Purpose

• 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• 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!

Education or Formal Training

• 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.

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis - minimum of 1 month before proposed start date. If you are interested in this internship, please email the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at ebuck@denverartmuseum.org for an application.

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2011

Education - Visitor Evaluation Internship - Winter 2011

Position Purpose

• The Visitor Evaluation intern will conduct small sample visitor evaluation studies through structured observations and interviews in order to explore how visitors use labels, interpretive elements, and museum spaces. Information gathered from these studies will help staff create better materials and experiences for adult, family and student group visitors.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Research objects in the DAM’s collections
• Work with staff to identify goals and develop methodologies for small sample evaluation projects
• Perform structured observations and visitor interviews
• Work with staff to develop template to document and report findings
• Prepare reports and review outcomes with appropriate staff

Education or Formal Training

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

Experience

• Literacy with the web and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to write clearly and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others

Additional Information

This is a part-time internship with no compensation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis - minimum 1 month before proposed start date. It requires a 15 hr/week commitment and 3 month duration. If you are interested in this internship, please email the Denver Art Museum Education Administrator at ebuck@denverartmuseum.org for an application

Application Deadline: Saturday, January 1, 2011

Membership Promotions and Events Coordinator

Position Purpose

• The membership promotions and events coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for all general membership promotions and events. This includes the implementation and successful execution of all promotions and events in conjunction with the annual division plan. The membership promotions & events coordinator will also contribute to the success of the membership and development department through additional support of development fundraising event efforts and support of Associate level programming as requested by Associate Director of Events.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and manage all member promotions and events as dictated by annual division plan and budget , including copy writing and invitation mailings
• Responsible for on-site management of all membership events and coordinating additional assistance from other membership/development staff as needed
• Collaborate with curatorial, collections, and education staff to develop programming components for membership and events & lectures
• Coordinate facilities needs and visitor service staff needs to ensure all internal parties are aware and supportive of membership promotions and events
• Manage all membership event RSVP lists via Blackbaud NetSolutions and/or Vantix ticketing system
• Develop a process for the evaluation of all membership events in order to provide the optimum level of offerings at future membership events (programming, food, hours, capacity, volunteer needs, etc.)
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, and education departments in the planning and execution of membership promotions and events.
• Actively engage on-site visitor service staff in the execution of promotions and participation in events respond to all membership inquires related to membership events within 24 hours
• Respond to all membership inquires related to membership events within 24 hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of event management required
• Minimum of 3 years of development and/or membership experience preferred
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Multi-task oriented individual with strict attention to detail and ability to prioritize projects
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with the visitors, staff, volunteers, support groups, trustees and members in person, on the telephone and via internet communications

Education or Formal Training

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience

• Event experience required, volunteer supervision and familiarity with a membership organization a plus. Must possess excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with visitors, staff, volunteers, support groups, trustees, and members in person, on the telephone and via internet communications. Previous museum or other non-profit experience preferred. Candidate should be comfortable interacting with all levels of staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment. Hours may vary depending on event activity

Additional Information

This is a full-time position with benefits. If you are interested in this position please email a cover letter and resume to: hrcoordinator@denverartmuseum.org

Application Deadline: Monday, September 13, 2010