Mexic-Arte Museum recognizes the importance of interns and seeks flexible, positive, organized, and self-motivated candidates that can work both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting. Interns will apply their creativity, critical thinking skills, and enthusiasm to a wide range of projects under the mentor ship of Mexic-Arte Museum professionals.
Internship opportunities are available in the following departments:
Curatorial & Exhibitions: Gains an international, national, and local perspective of traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art through researching artists, helping with exhibition proposals, assisting with exhibition archives, and general departmental support. Works with curator to plan, install, and de-install shows; and prepares for exhibitions, public programs, events, and openings.
Development: Working with Development team to assist with donor and media relations, generation of revenue, special events, and database management. Tasks may include data entry, general administrative work, and correspondence.
Education: Assists with the coordination of youth and adult programs. Other opportunities include: touring youth groups through exhibitions, developing curriculum, preparing for and facilitating creative projects, assisting with education outreach, and helping with program evaluation.
Social Media and Graphic Design: Assists in the production of video and/or electronic media resources created for a variety of audiences that help create visibility and awareness for Mexic-Arte’s exhibitions, lectures, public programming, and upcoming events. Other opportunities include the design of signage, programs, and invitations for Mexic-Arte’s educational programs.
Archives & Collections: Gathers, organizes, and files print and photographic media related to the history of Mexic-Arte Museum from its inception in 1984. Other responsibilities include: documenting public and educational programs, maintaining library resources, offering assistance locating library or archival materials for staff, and working with our Director on our long-term archive project.
Laptops are not required but it is greatly appreciated if you are able to work in a mobile capacity.
Some Museum internships accept applications on a rolling deadline, please inquire for more information. Please click here to access the MAM Internship Application. Email completed application as a PDF to: mariov@mexic-artemuseum.org
Internships can be in-person or remote. If applicant is chosen and feels more comfortable working from home, we would allow it. Interns may be asked to come in to the museum to preform certain tasks during their internship. Curatorial & Exhibitions, Education and Archive & Collections Internships are in-person and remote (if decided by intern). Development and Social Media & Graphic Design Internships are remote.
