Internships

How to Apply

Click here for a printable application, fill it out (be sure to include the title of the internship for which you are applying; see descriptions below), and return it to the Museum by one of the following methods:

  • Drop off during regular Museum hours (we are closed on Mondays)
  • Fax with a cover letter, attention: Human Resources, to (402) 342-2376
  • Mail to: Joslyn Art Museum, attn: Human Resources, 2200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68102-1292

Internships in Museum Education

Interns in Museum Education work closely with the professional staff at Joslyn Art Museum and participate in the ongoing work of the Museum's Criss Center for Education. Applicants for internships in Museum Education should have a strong background in art history or studio art with an interest in art education or careers in the museum profession.

  • Scott EdTech Gallery Intern
    Responsible for staffing the EdTech Gallery Help Desk, answering questions, and assisting patrons with a variety of educational resources, including computers, books, and family Art Packs. Assists in the development of educational materials and visitor resources.

    Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Assistant Curator of Education

    Status: Temporary (averaging approximately 10 hours per week or as required for college credit)

    Major Duties: Assist patrons with a variety of educational resources and research; give clear and concise instructions when checking out resources such as Art Packs and Audio Guides; become conversant regarding all components of the EdTech Gallery and the Teacher Resource Center, as well as current Museum exhibitions, events, and programs, in order to best serve the Museum visitor; assist with evaluation of EdTech Gallery components by noting observations; keep the EdTech Gallery well organized and user friendly by neatly shelving EdTech Gallery books and dusting bookshelves; restock Art Packs upon their return and perform any necessary repairs; clean and recharge Audio Guides after use; become familiar with inventory of books, games, and other EdTech Gallery items; check out videos/DVDs to educators, docents, and Joslyn staff; assist in preparation of new and updated materials for the EdTech Gallery; additional tasks as required.

    Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; strong reliability and initiative; well-organized and flexible; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher; some knowledge of Fine Art, Art Education and/or Art History.

    Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with all age groups, youth to senior; customer service experience; pursuing Bachelor's degree with strong background in Art History, Education, and/or Fine Arts; experience working in Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop.

    Start dates are mid August, early January, and mid May. Click here for additional information about the EdTech Gallery.

  • Educational and Interpretive Media Intern I
    Responsible for shelving Teacher Resource Center materials; researching and cataloging new materials; and researching and adding new interactive web sites to the computers in the EdTech Gallery.

    Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Assistant Curator of Education

    Status: Temporary (averaging approximately 10 hours per week or as required for college credit)

    Major Duties: Catalog and shelve books, reproductions, teaching posters, curriculum kits, and other Teacher Resource Center items according to Joslyn's custom cataloging system; become familiar with inventory of books, reproductions, teaching posters, curriculum kits, and other Teacher Resource Center materials; check out materials to educators, docents, and Joslyn staff; research new materials to add to collection; keep the Teacher Resource Center well organized and user friendly by neatly shelving the loanable materials and dusting bookshelves; create "housing" for some 3-D objects to ensure their safety; assist in preparation of materials for Third Thursdays for Teachers; additional tasks as required.

    Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; well-organized and flexible; strong reliability and initiative; knowledge of and interest in art history or library science; pursuing degree in arts, library science, or education fields.

    Preferred Qualifications: Previous library experience; experience cataloging and/or cataloging software (Library Solutions software knowledge or experience a plus); an understanding of the MARC code; pursuing Bachelor's degree with strong background in art history, education, and /or fine arts.

  • Educational and Interpretive Media Intern II
    Develop a new creative interface for computers in the Scott Ed Tech Gallery.

    Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Assistant Curator of Education

    Status: Temporary (averaging approximately 10 hours per week or as required for college credit)

    Major Duties: Create an interface that is user friendly and flexible for change for the computer stations in the Scott EdTech Gallery; understand what content is currently presented on the computers; propose items to keep, add, and remove; prepare and present storyboard for the new interface prior to building it; update/modify Joslyn's Kid web site as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications: Highly creative; excellent attention to detail, well organized, and flexible: demonstrated efficient use of time; strong reliability and initiative; computer literate in Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in both PC and MAC platforms; current portfolio of examples of work completed and experience in web design; pursuing degree in computer programming-related field.

    Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of or interest in art history and /or art museums a plus; previous graphic design experience; pursuing Bachelor's degree with strong background in art history, education, and /or fine arts.

  • Education Intern for Studio Teaching
    Work closely with Joslyn's Studio Teaching Specialist, assisting and implementing art-making lessons designed to complement school group tours and aid in the development of future studio programming.

    Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Studio Teaching Specialist

    Status: Temporary/part-time — work two or three mornings per week (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) 9:15 am–12:15 pm.

    Major Duties: Assist/implement art making lessons designed to complement school group tours; facilitate art-making activities for special public events; aid in the development and implementation of future studio programming and lessons.

    Minimum Qualifications: Strong background in art history or studio art; interest in art education; second year college or sophomore academic standing.

    Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in taching or coaching situations; experience working with a variety of art mediums: completed ongoing college coursework relating to childhood development and/or education.

Additional Museum Internships

  • Development / Membership Intern
    Works alongside Membership and Development staff attending to all details that help keep the Membership process running smoothly. Position provides basic training in Raiser's Edge, one of the leading systems for information and donor management.

    Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Membership Assistant

    Status: Temporary/part-time - minimum 10 hours per week

    Major Duties: Membership renewal process and preparing membership mailings; maintenance and entry of donor information into Raiser's Edge; researching and gathering information on prospective and current donors; assistance with implementation of the business membership drive; preparation for committee meetings; assistance with special events; clerical assistance such as filing and photo copying; special projects as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma and some college experience; computer proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; must be detail and service oriented; desktop publishing experience oriented

    Preferred Qualifications: Passionate about fine or visual arts; seeking experience in the non-profit management world; willing to expand skills and resume; well organized and proactive; willing to dedicate time and talents for the museum.

  • Joslyn's Hitchcock Museum Shop Intern
    Participate in all museum shop responsibilities, assisting with routine sales, inventory, and activities related to special events while interacting with patrons and different Museum departments.

    Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Director of the Museum Shop

    Status: Temporary/part-time (flexible hours)

    Major Duties: Opening and closing the shop; opening and closing the cash registers, including reconciling daily sales and balancing shop deposits; merchandising, inventory control, processing incoming and outgoing shipments; processing new merchandise, pricing; assisting with Museum Shop sales gallery, special exhibition merchandise, product development; attending events meetings; assisting with web sales, Joslyn's web shop and e-bay store.

    Minimum Qualifications: Interest in retail management; enjoy working with the public; able to stand or walk for extended periods of time; able to lift at least 35 lbs.; willing to learn Joslyn's point of sale system; requires professional standards related to dress, grooming, and communication skills

Benefits

During internship period, Interns are eligible for a 20% discount on Joslyn's Hitchcock Museum Shop purchases and a 20% discount on beverages and food in Joslyn's Café Durham.

Information on other Museum internships will be added when available. Position availability is subject to seasonal needs and also subject to close without notice when a position has been filled.

All Museum internships are non-paid. College credit may be available depending upon the requirements of the university.