DAR Museum Education Internship Fall 2024

The Museum Education intern will work with the Education department on projects pertaining to the museum and its collections. Tasks may include:

• Developing content for the museum's collections app - SmARTify - which includes audio tours, exhibitions, and getting existing collections items loaded into the platform.
• Updating existing and creating new outreach presentations for the DAR Museum Correspondent Docent program, including research and design.
• Assist with the creation of new gallery and exhibition audio tours, including a descriptive audio tour to assist with low- or no-vision visitors.
• Identify and implement ways to make the DAR Museum more accessible to audiences.

The intern will also spend time gaining a general overview of the education department. The intern will assist with the planning and execution of various education programs and offerings, including special events and social media content.

• Enrolled graduate student in a Museum Studies, Museum Education, History, or a related field of study
• Knowledge or interest in history, education, and/or museum studies in general
• Comfortable interacting with the public
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with computer-assisted presentations is a plus

10-20 hours per week

Compensation

$19.00 per hour, subject to federal, state, and local taxes.

To Apply

Include current cover letter and resume.

Application Deadline

July 7, 2024