The Curatorial Intern will work closely with the Curatorial team to assist with exhibitions, the collection, research, and other projects. In this role, expect to:

• Support the Curatorial team on exhibitions by providing research and project management support.

• Work with Curatorial team on acquisitions for the MCA collection, including collections research, maintaining donor and object files, and assisting with Collections Committee meetings.

• Prepare materials for exhibitions including checklists, wall texts and labels, and press releases.

• Develop an understanding of the administrative operations of a curatorial department by assisting with budgets, schedules, contracts, and travel arrangements.

• Work with members from other departments to understand how the curators collaborate across the Museum on exhibitions, committee meetings, and other projects.

• Participate in departmental meetings and MCA staff events.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• MCA Internships are geared towards current college students and recent graduates ( <1 year ) who are interested in contemporary art and have a passion for learning more about how museums work.
• Candidates must be interested in exploring a potential career in the cultural sector.
• Interns must be able to work up to 24 hours per week onsite for the entirety of the internship period.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, demonstrate excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), organized, and able to manage assignments with attention to detail. 
• Ability to perform occasional light lifting.

• Gain exposure to the overall workings of a museum through information sessions with key museum leaders.
• Play an integral role in the growth and success of MCA programs.
• Gain a breadth of professional experiences.
• Complete a specific target project and daily assignments.
• Participate in departmental meetings and MCA staff events.
• Engage in weekly check-in sessions with their supervisor.

This internship opportunity begins 8/12/2024 and ends 5/16/2025. To apply, please submit a resume, a writing sample, and include your availability in your cover letter. Must be able to communicate fluently in English. Ability to operate computers, printers, and telephones is required. General mobility throughout the building, light lifting, and ability to stand for extended periods of time as scheduled is required. The hourly rate for this role is $17.00. The submission deadline is 6/23/2024.

Interested? APPLY NOW https://mcachicago.org/About/Employment

P.S. The MCA provides great benefits to part-time staff that include: visiting the MCA’s galleries, curator led staff tours of MCA exhibitions, discounts at the MCA Store and MCA restaurant Marisol, discounts for MCA Stage and other programs, plus a wide variety of discounts at many cultural institutions in the Chicagoland area.