February 23, 2012
February 24, 2012
Educational credit may be available, check with school(s) for requirements.
To apply for an internship position, please submit:
Internship Coordinator
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Email: internships@cincyart.org
Fax: (513) 639-2998
No phone calls please.
Please click here for information regarding 2012 Summer Teaching positions. These positions can be applied for through our Human Resources department.
The Cincinnati Art Museum has a paid summer internship position for a select African American undergraduate, who will have completed their sophomore year by Summer 2012. All available Summer 2012 internships qualify for the Donald P. Sowell internship grant. Please select one of the internships below, following application instructions at top of page. Within your cover letter, please specify your interest in the Donald P. Sowell Internship Program.
This internship will assist the curator of the Contemporary Art Department with upcoming major exhibitions, including conducting research, and general department duties. There is no foreign language requirement for this position.
Requirements: Bachelors degree required, master’s degree or graduate student in Art History preferred. Transportation helpful, but not required. Foreign language not required.
Writing sample required with application. Writing sample should be a maximum ten pages with bibliography.
Term: Summer 2012 (June 15 – August 3, 2012) Start date is flexible.
Hours: Flexible schedule M-F 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Minimum of 20 hours or 3 days per week required.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available positions: 1
Application deadline: March 15, 2012
Intern will research contemporary works in glass, ceramics and wood in preparation for acquisition processing. The intern will also assist with special exhibition research on an as needed basis.
Requirements: Bachelors degree is required, masters degree or graduated student in art history preferred. Strong research and writing skills are essential.
Writing sample required with application.
Term: Summer 2012 (Negotiable term; minimum 8 weeks)
Hours: 2-5 days per week or minimum of 14 hours per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available positions: 1
Application deadline: March 15, 2012
This internship position will be focused on 2 unrelated projects. On the one hand, the intern will systematically work on cataloguing the Art Museum’s substantial holdings of European miniature portrait paintings. The other project will be to assist the curator in mounting the Art Museum’s forthcoming ‘The World is an Apple: The Still Lifes of Paul Cezanne’ exhibition. This last task will require serious research skills and reading knowledge of French. Preference will be given to those who have the skills to work on both projects, although anyone with art history experience is encouraged to apply.
Requirements: College-level art history coursework, strong research and writing skills; reading knowledge of French required.
Term: Summer 2012. Negotiable, term at least 6-8 weeks
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (or Tuesday – Friday)
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Reporting to the Assistant Curator for School-Based Learning, this position will assist with the research, development, and evaluation of K-12 school and teacher programs and resources at the Art Museum.
Requirements: Background in education, art history, studio art, or museum studies is preferred. Must be self-motivated and organized with strong written and oral communication skills. Ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or be currently in their Junior or Senior year of college.
Term: Summer 2012 (June-August)
Hours: Hours are flexible but candidate must be able to work at the Art Museum at least 1-2 days per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Reporting to the Assistant Curator for Community Engagement, this position will assist with our community engagement initiative, Art For Life as we work with the community to share the collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Intern(s) will assist in the planning and implementation of Art For Life programs. Programs are with multiple community partners, varied socio-economic participants and are for all ages. Interns will have the opportunity to take a leadership role with partners and programs that fit their background and interest level.
Requirements: Some college, volunteer or community work. Reliable transportation required.
Term: Summer 2012
Hours: Hours are flexible but candidate must be available to work at least 8-20 hours per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
The Accounting Clerk Intern provides full support to Finance Department. Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word required. Candidate must be able to handle confidential and highly sensitive information in an appropriate manner. In addition, candidate must be extremely organized, display a professional demeanor, and have the ability to handle multiple tasks within a timely manner.
Term: Summer 2012
Hours: Candidate must be able to work at the Art Museum approximately 20 hours per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Intern position will assist with various projects including but not limited to: fine art photography, scanning and processing of digital images for public access and various museum needs. Intern will gain a working knowledge of museum standards for photographing and imaging fine arts.
Requirements: Candidates possessing or working toward a Fine Art degree preferred. Working knowledge of photography and PC and/or Mac graphics software is highly useful. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required.
Term: Summer 2012
Hours: Candidate should be available to work at the Art Museum 5-20 hours per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
This internship position will assist the Special Events Manager and Sales Associate with various planning and administrative tasks for internal and external events including weddings, corporate functions and meetings. Administrative tasks include: adding events to the museum’s internal calendar, creating records for new events, answering phones for the office, and processing financial reports. Intern will also assist with event design and setup, identifying catering needs, sitting in on client meetings, and assisting necessary staff and clients as needed.
Requirements: The applicant should be a current student and must have good communication and customer service skills. He or she must also be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task effectively. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, and lift up to 40lbs.
Term: Summer 2012
Hours: Candidate should be available to work at the Art Museum 5-20 hours per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
This position will assist in conceptual development related to various events and exhibitions, and arrive at creative solutions that fall within the Art Museum’s branding initiatives. The intern will be tasked with the design and production of various projects including print pieces (postcards, flyers, invitations) and gallery graphics (labels, wall graphics and signage). Other tasks may include but are not limited: to upkeep and maintenance of existing graphics and signage, organization and archiving of files, preparing files for print or presentation, and various other special projects as assigned.
Requirements: Must have or be currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field of study. This position requires a working knowledge of the Adobe Suite and the basics of print design and production. A high level of craft and attention to typography is also needed. You will be asked to work independently on projects as well as part of a team, juggle many projects in a timely manner while meeting deadlines and maintaining a flexible and creative approach to the work.
Term: Summer 2012
Hours: 2-5 days per week or minimum of 15 hours per week.
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: 1
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
This internship position will prepare and maintain new hire packets and employee personnel forms. Maintain personnel files, create new employee files, and update terminated files. Other special projects or departmental duties as assigned.
The Human Resources Intern will demonstrate respect and dignity to co-workers and visitors and always portray a positive and professional image of Cincinnati Art Museum. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial. The Human Resources Intern will follow the Cincinnati Art Museum protocols, procedures, rules and policies
Requirements: High School diploma required. Working toward college degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, capable of maintaining strict confidentiality.
Term: Negotiable, to begin Summer 2012
Hours: Flexible
Compensation: Unpaid
Available Positions: Varies
Application Deadline: Rolling
