What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship at The James Museum position at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art?
Gain valuable experience and knowledge about the museum field as a summer intern at The James Museum.
Commitment: 3-month commitment (Generally June-August but schedule is flexible) working approximately 10-20 hours per week. Interns may be eligible to extend their term based on the needs of the museum.
Enrichment Opportunities: James Museum interns will have learning opportunities in addition to their daily tasks including meetings with key staff, field trips to other museums and ability to attend educational programs.
Location: Primarily on-site at 150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL. There may be some off-site events or remote work opportunities.
Eligibility: College undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates.
Application Requirements: Resume, Response to prompt in preferred format, Letter of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcript
Application Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2024
Scope of Work: Summer Internships are offered in 3 departments: Marketing, Development and Education & Public Programs. Tasks and projects are based on the needs of each department and will be outlined during interview process. Below is a general description of each department’s responsibilities:
| Marketing | Development & Membership | Education & Public Programs |
| -Museum branding -Public Relations -Advertising -Social Media -Events | -Donor and member relations -Events -Database management | -Museum programming for youth and adults -Guided tours for all ages -Volunteer docent program |
Application Prompt: Tell us how you believe this internship would benefit your educational or career aspirations. You may submit a written statement or create a short video response.
Selection Process:
- Candidates apply for the James Museum internship program online
- Eligible candidates who have submitted all required materials by the deadline may be contacted for a phone screening interview
- Selected candidates will meet with department supervisors
- One summer Intern will be selected for each department and contacted to discuss schedule and start date
Important Information:
The James Museum does not provide housing accommodations.
Selection for an internship position does not guarantee employment with the museum beyond the internship term.