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Texas Memorial Museum Intern – Spring 21

About Texas Memorial Museum

In the early 1930s, James E. Pearce, The University of Texas at Austin Chair of Anthropology, later named the museum’s first director, and A. Garland Adair, department historian for the Texas American Legion, joined forces to establish a state museum. They wanted the museum to contribute to the conservation of the historic treasures of Texas and also to the educational system of the state. With this joint effort, the Texas Memorial Museum (TMM) was born.

More information on the Texas Memorial Museum can be found here!

Internship Information

The internship opportunity begins in January 2021, and will coincide with the Museum’s re-opening. This opportunity is for the Spring 2021 semester.

This internship is anticipated to be a hybrid model, including in-person work, and the intern will therefore be required to be on-site following all UT Austin COVID-19 safety guidelines including mandatory face coverings. The experience will have both in-person and remote components.

In-person internship responsibilities:

  • The intern will assist with exhibit and education programming needs:
    • create videos for TMM’s social media accounts and virtual events
    • organize and catalog the museum’s education collection

Remote internship responsibilities:

  • The intern will research and write digital education content (including learning resources for TMM’s new exhibit and articles for email newsletters)

If conditions prevent TMM from reopening and/or require the museum to close temporarily in the spring, the student will work remotely for the semester. TMM’s operating schedule in 2021 will be Tuesday-Saturday 9 am- 5pm.

How to Apply

Students wishing to apply should email Pamela Owen with a letter of interest, resume, and their schedule of availability for working at the museum for the on-site component of the internship.

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In-person Fall Internship Available with the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead

About the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead

Take a step back in time and into the rich history of Dripping Springs at the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum. Nestled on five beautifully shaded, oak-filled acres, the 1854 farmstead offers a fascinating and informative glimpse into our community’s historic past. The Pound House is included on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a Texas State Historical Landmark since 1965. Visit https://drpoundfarmstead.org/ to learn more.

Internship Available: Archival Book Processor

Gently and thoroughly clean old books (wear a mask for dust and debris) supplies are provided. Should be done in the storage unit (Right Stuff storage on 290, east of Dripping Springs) so books aren’t taken home. Complete a catalog sheet for each book, listing: condition, physical appearance, any notable handwritten script inside covers, date (may need to research/Google to find this), publisher, author, title, etc. Assign the next number in order and record it on catalog sheet and inside back cover in pencil. Wrap processed books in archival paper and tie with linen ribbon, write catalog number on outside of paper near the top. Load books into archival boxes, number boxes for location purposes. Enter all info from catalog sheet into PastPerfect database on museum laptop. Instruction will be provided on how to use database. This may be done at home, intermittently or all at once at the end.

This is an unpaid position with the flexibility to be done at the student’s convenience, so no particular number of hours are required each week. A total of 160 hours is expected.

Qualifications include: absolute care in handling paper goods (technique will be taught) neatness in wrapping of books responsible for care of laptop while in student’s home, car, transit, etc. responsible for THE ONLY key to the storage unit spelling and attention to detail with respect to data entry An interest in old books makes it a decent job.

To apply, students should submit a resume to lsneugebauer@gmail.com.

Internship & COVID-19

Training can be in-person, outside and masked, on the Pound House property. Once trained, intern will have access to materials and be able to work alone in our storage unit and remotely doing data entry.

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Fall Internships Available with Mexic-Arte Museum

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Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Mexic-Arte Museum seeks university students to participate in internships for academic credit and educational enrichment. Spring, summer, and fall internships are unpaid and run for 12 weeks with a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week during office hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 9am-5pm). During this time, Mexic-Arte Museum will offer remote and in-person internship positions and we also encourages interns to attend its Public Programs if they feel comfortable doing so.

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

Additional Internship Details:

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.