Stark Museum artist internship application deadline set for March 31

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Teaching Artist Internship Announcement

Discover the art of learning as the Teaching Artist Intern at the Stark Museum of Art! Make a difference by providing engaging and meaningful experiences for museum visitors of all ages. The Teaching Artist Intern is the primary teaching artist for public programs at the Museum. This position requires initiative, a passion for working with a people, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, positive attitude, and a sense of humor. Visit our website at www.starkmuseum.org for more information about our collection and diverse program offerings.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate work or degree from a college/university in Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, Museum Studies, or related field.
  • Certification in First Aid and CPR through May 31, 2018.
  • Teaching experience or experience working with children such as camp counseling or afterschool care
  • Studio art experience.
  • Museum experience desired (volunteer or internship experience acceptable).

Schedule:

  • Must be able to commit to the entire time period: June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018.
  • The employee will work 12-18 hours/week, Tuesday – Saturday, with some evening, weekend, and early morning hours as needed.

Duties:

  • Develops and facilitates Doodle Days, CREATE! Workshops, and Saturday Open Studios.
  • Assists with developing, planning, and implementing public programming, including Gallery Scavenger Hunts, Family Day, and SMA Playdate.
  • Assists with teaching art to children grades K-12 during Summer Art Quest classes and school programs
  • Manages art supplies, maintains classroom spaces, and gallery Education Areas.
  • Assists Education Department in other programming duties as assigned, including school programming, community outreach, public programming, and visitor research.

Position:

Teaching Artist Intern

Hourly Rate:

$10-12/hr., depending on qualifications

Deadline:

March 31, 2017

Organization:

Stark Museum of Art

Full time/Part time:

Part Time, Intern

Contact

Jennifer Barroeta, Human Resources Manager Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation

P.O. Box 909

Orange, TX 77611-0909

Duration:

June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018.

Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Jennifer Barroeta at jbarroeta@starkfoundation.org. Please put Museum Education Intern in the subject line.

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