Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Education Department Internship: In the Moment at the Modern

Description:
This internship supports a monthly program designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful gallery projects.

Responsibilities:
The intern is responsible for working with the Assistant Curator of Education to create sketchbooks that encourage close looking and conversation about artwork currently on view. The intern is responsible for designing and making approximately 50 sketchbooks in advance of each month’s program and maintaining a database of local assisted living centers.

The internship is approximately 10 hours per week. This position is paid $8 per hour.

Qualifications:
The position is open to studio art students with knowledge of modern art. Experience working with people with memory loss is preferred, but not required.

To Apply:
E-mail the Assistant Curator of Education with a resume or CV and a cover letter with a statement of purpose. Someone will contact you to set up an interview. The deadline is January 6, 2012.

Public Relations Photography Internship

Applicant should be a junior or senior photography major that is capable in various environments with a camera and is proficient in Photoshop CS2 (RAW digital images and transparency scans) and possibly Adobe Illustrator. Please send with your resume 5 to 10 images; submitted electronically or with a self-addressed envelope. The photography intern will be assisting the department in photographing various events and subjects for both promotions and print, assisting the graphic designer in preparing images for publication, and participating on the Modern’s Blog as an author.

Spring , summer and fall internships offered.
Application deadlines:
Fall semester, August 1.
Spring semester, December 1.
Summer semester, April 1.
This is a paid internship position.

Intern Application (PDF)

Public Relations Internship

Applicant should be a junior, senior majoring in art history or public relations with an interest in modern and contemporary art.

Internship Responsibilities:

Assist PR Manager on projects as assigned, including but not limited to:

Managing News Clippings

• Receiving and counting packages from the Clipping Bureau
• Maintain a Clipping Center for Museum Staff to use
• Provide summary to staff of news online
• Maintain bulletin board notices

Research for a Media Buying Plan

• Find costs, circulations, demographics, income level for demographics
• Assist in distribution and writing of press releases and communication material/li>
• Gather information and put it in manuscript format for weekly and monthly listings
• Keep up with ongoing filing and database updates
• Fulfill admission ticket donation requests from organizations

Fulfill admission ticket donation requests to organizations.

Candidates should be available to work 10 to 15 hours per week.

Candidates must commit to work 10 hours per week. This position is paid $8 a hour.

Spring , summer and fall internships offered.
Application deadlines:
Fall semester, August 1.
Spring semester, December 1.
Summer semester, April 1.

Intern Application (PDF)

Education Internship

Description:
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Education Internship program provides students with practical work experience in museum education and gives a sense of administrative and creative responsibilities involved in education programming. Internships acquaint students with the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. They provide an opportunity to work with people of all ages in various programs. Under the guidance of education staff, interns assist with routine administrative tasks from clerical to research as well as assist artists who lead the modern programs with hands on art activities in the studio and galleries. Internships are invaluable experiences due to the level of involvement and responsibility entrusted to each intern.

Positions:
The Education department offers internships each semester and through the summer in conjunction with various programs as needed.

Qualifications:
Positions are open to art and art history students. Acceptance is determined by academic achievements, experiences, interests, and future career goals.

To Apply: email the education department thornton@themodern.org with a resume or CV and a cover letter with a statement of purpose. Someone will contact you about the availability of current internships in Education