Education Intern, Part-Time
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Key details
- Salary
- $31K/yr
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Intern
- Job type
- Part-time
- Function
- Education & Training
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
About the role
Kimbell Art Museum offers paid, part-time Education internships to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, who are interested in learning about museum practices and developing professional skills.
The Kimbell internship program is designed to mentor future museum professionals from diverse cultural, economic, social, and educational backgrounds. Interns are assigned to departments based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the supervision of designated staff members, interns work both independently and collaboratively to gain comprehensive experience through immersive projects.
What You'll Do
Education department interns will:
- Help plan, prepare for, and implement arts-based educational experiences for diverse audiences.
- Learn about daily practices within the museum profession.
- Further develop their appreciation and understanding of masterworks on view in the galleries.
- Facilitate a 30-minute gallery discussion at the end of the internship cycle, informed by provided readings, supervised research, and practice sessions.
Internship Benefits
As a Kimbell intern, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Cohort orientation.
- Interdepartmental lunch-and-learns and informational meetings.
- General exposure to the museum world and arts administration fields.
- Four complimentary tickets to Kimbell special exhibitions during the internship.
- Free admission to other area museums with staff ID.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee discount at the Café and Museum Shops.
Program Dates & Pay
- Session dates: January 15 – May 1 (15 weeks / 150 hours).
- Applications open: October 1.
- Applications close: October 31.
- Pay rate: $15.00 per hour.
Dates are subject to change.
How to Apply
The application requires:
- A resume describing any work or extracurricular experience.
- A cover letter explaining what you hope to gain from participating in the Kimbell internship program.
- An unofficial transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Four academic or professional references.
Please see individual job descriptions for any additional required documents and be prompt when submitting your information. Recommendation letters and supporting documents can be emailed to hr@kimbellmuseum.org.
Applicants must be able to pass a standard pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.
Interviews are required for finalists only; if you are selected, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview.
There is no fee to apply to any of the internships.
If you are seeking course credit, please consult with your college or university in advance.
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