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Museum Website and Research Intern
Submitted on 24/Aug/18
Category:
- Academic / Education
Organization:
National Academy of Design
Country:
- United States
US State:
- New York
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Our interns write exhibition reviews that we publish online, they research artists for our soon-to-be launched online database, learn software essential to the field, work directly with our Director of Collections, Diana Thompson, and are part of a small, hands-on team.
Responsibilities:
The majority of the intern’s time will be devoted to working on an extensive database project, which, when completed, will share the NAD’s collection online with a global audience.
- Learn and employ TMS, (The Museum System) a commonly used Collection Management Software for museums, to research artists and their works.
- Learn how to use WordPress to create webpages to promote artists and architects.
- Conduct online research on artists and architects from the 19th century to today. Content includes: biographies, gallery affiliations, their social media, works of art, headshots and news articles.
- Visit art exhibitions and write reviews.
- Interview the National Academicians of the interns’ choice.
- Continue online research of current and future shows of Academicians.
- Assist with occasional administrative tasks such as mailings, scanning, and filing.
Qualifications:
- Talented writer and editor with a strong interest in and a knowledge of Fine Art and Art History
- Friendly, social, positive and detail-oriented
- A self-starter who is comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels
- Resourceful and flexible
- Some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, social media platforms and HTML, helpful
- Upperclassman or graduate student preferred
Compensation: This internship is unpaid. Interns should receive academic credit from their universities.