Volunteer Internship Opportunities at the Modern

2009-2010 Teen-Artist Project Volunteer Positions

The education department at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is looking for one to two interns to work specifically with a program designed for teenagers with a serious interest in art, the Teen-Artist Project (TAP). The positions are needed from November 2009 through May 2010. If you are interested in applying for or learning more about this position, please download the information here.

TAP Intern Application

Education Internship

Description:
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Education Internship program provides students with practical work experience in museum education and gives a sense of administrative and creative responsibilities involved in education programming. Internships acquaint students with the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. They provide an opportunity to work with people of all ages in various programs. Under the guidance of education staff, interns assist with routine administrative tasks from clerical to research as well as assist artists who lead the modern programs with hands on art activities in the studio and galleries. Internships are invaluable experiences due to the level of involvement and responsibility entrusted to each intern.

Positions:
The Education department offers internships each semester and through the summer in conjunction with various programs as needed.

Qualifications:
Positions are open to art and art history students. Acceptance is determined by academic achievements, experiences, interests, and future career goals.

To Apply: email the education department thornton@themodern.org with a resume or CV and a cover letter with a statement of purpose. Someone will contact you about the availability of current internships in Education

Public Relations Photography Internship

Applicant should be a junior or senior photography major that is capable in various environments with a camera and is proficient in Photoshop CS2 (RAW digital images and transparency scans) and possibly Adobe Illustrator. Please send with your resume 5 to 10 images; submitted electronically or with a self-addressed envelope. The photography intern will be assisting the department in photographing various events and subjects for both promotions and print, assisting the graphic designer in preparing images for publication, and participating on the Modern’s Blog as an author.

This position is available fall 2009. Applications should be submitted by Friday, August 7.

Intern Application (PDF)

Public Relations Writing Internship

Applicant should be a junior, senior, or graduate student majoring in art history or public relations with an interest in modern and contemporary art. Please send with your resume an art-related writing sample. The writing intern will research and prepare entries for the Modern Blog.

Additional Internship Responsibilities:

Assist PR Manager on projects as assigned, including but not limited to:

Managing News Clippings

• Receiving and counting packages from the Clipping Bureau
• Maintain a Clipping Center for Museum Staff to use
• Provide summary to staff of news online
• Maintain kitchen bulletin board notices

• Find costs, circulations, demographics, income level for demographics

• Gather information and put it in manuscript format for weekly and monthly listings

Fulfill admission ticket donation requests to organizations.

Candidates should be available to work 10 to 15 hours per week. PR internships are unpaid.

This position is available for fall 2009. Applications should be submitted by Friday, August 7, 2009.

Intern Application (PDF)

Graphic Design Internship

The graphic design intern will work closely with the Modern’s designer and Communications staff in both design and production of printed and online materials. The design intern will also assist in the development of new media projects on the blog and website.

Applicants should be a junior or senior design major and proficient in Adobe Creative Suite CS3, Mac OS, and knowledge of HTML and CSS styles. Please send a portfolio of 5 to 10 samples of work with your resume and intern application. Candidates should be available to work 10 to 15 hours per week.

This position is available for fall 2009. Applications should be submitted by Friday, August 7, 2009.

Intern Application (PDF)