What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Student Summer Internship position at NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC?
Job Details
Description
The Norton Museum of Art Summer Internship Program provides two graduate students with the opportunity to gain practical art museum experience, engage in intellectual discourse, and develop professional skills. Through the seven-week program summer interns will:
- Work with the Learning and Community Engagement Department and other departments throughout the Museum based on needs.
- Lead gallery talks in special exhibitions and the Museum Collection for visitors of all ages.
- Help to manage education programs such as Art After Dark and assist in the planning of future programs. Please note: Programs may include occasional nights and weekends.
- Conduct art historical research about future exhibitions and the Norton Collection.
- Engage in weekly readings, writing assignments, and discussions with staff about current art historical and museum-related issues.
Terms and Eligibility
The program is open to Art, Art Education, Art History, and Museum Studies Graduate students at any accredited U.S. college or university. All applicants must have successfully completed at least four college-level courses in art history. Interns will be paid biweekly at an hourly rate of $17/hr and may be provided shared housing if needed in West Palm Beach, FL.
Internship Dates: June 9, 2025 – July 25, 2025
(Please note: You must be available for the entire 7- week period listed above).
Application Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
Applications must include all materials listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.
· Norton Museum of Art Intern Application – via Paycom
· A typewritten personal statement of no more than 500 words describing how this experience will help you to achieve your future goals.
· Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
Letters must be sealed and signed across the flap by the recommender.
Letters can be mailed with your application or emailed separately for receipt by April 11, 2025
· Resume and Cover Letter
· Official college transcript from your current institution.
All internship applications should be mailed to:
Quincy Bruckerhoff
Director of Adult Learning and Engagement
Norton Museum of Art
1450 S. Dixie Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For more information, contact Quincy Bruckerhoff, Director of Adult Learning and Engagement bruckerhoffq@norton.org
Qualifications
Salary : $17
