Education Intern Job Opening

Posted: March 31, 2006

Job Title: Education Intern

Department: Education

Reports to: Education Program Manager

Status: Unpaid internship

Description

Internships in the Museum’s Education Department are designed to expose students to the high energy, multi-faceted world of Museum education. Students applying should understand that hours can be long and that the ability to multi-task and demonstrate initiative are crucial to a successful experience. There is no predictable day. A sense of humor is very helpful. A background in one or more of the following disciplines is required:

• Museum Studies
• Museum Education
• Education
• Studio Arts
• Theater
• Art History
• Sciences (the Museum has a popular Science of Art program)

The job description below is an indicator of the type of experience you might expect from a Museum of Glass internship. Not all activities are guaranteed; timing and length of the internship will dictate a prioritization of functions.

Typical Duties

• Researching and learning all temporary exhibition content
• Shadowing a docent mentor
• Preparing a personalized tour of select exhibitions for the general public and/or school groups
• Implementing a tour
• Understanding and assisting with the floor management of groups
• Learning the functions and operations of the Hot Shop (glass blowing and glass blowing experience are not required)
• Planning and directing activities in the Museum drop-in Studio space
• Preparing, identifying and collecting supplies for the Studio
• Assisting with Family Day activities (second Saturday of the month)
• Engaging in any special projects designed to enhance visitor understanding of particular exhibition content. Special projects might include photography projects with area schools, engaging and supporting Museum theater productions, assisting with implementing activity stations in the galleries, assisting with Girl and Boy Scout activities, etc.
• Researching and assisting with the development of curriculum that supports the learning experience of school children
• Preparing documents (good computer/writing skills required)
• Other duties as assigned

Application Process for Interns

(Disregard the standard application information)

To apply for an internship, please provide a resumé and a one-page statement indicating your precise area of interest. Be specific about the department within the Museum for which you desire to work. Clearly indicate how such an experience will assist you to achieve your educational goals and objectives. The Museum of Glass takes this statement very seriously, as it evaluates applications. Thus it is to your advantage to clearly articulate your goals and objectives for your education and the internship experience.

To submit your request, or to obtain additional information and assistance, contact:

Ryan Branchini
Education Program Manager
Museum of Glass
1801 East Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3217
253.284.4729
rbranchini@museumofglass.org