NMAJH Internship Program
The National Museum of American Jewish History is a leading cultural institution with a vibrant internship program for college and graduate students who want to learn about public history, the museum profession, non-profit organizations, and the American Jewish history experience. Interns work in specific departments and participate in a series of group experiences during the fall and spring semesters. Summer interns also participate in a weekly Seminar that includes presentations by Museum staff, field trips, and career workshops. The internship is a voluntary, unpaid educational opportunity.
Eligibility
The program is open to college and graduate students who wish to participate as volunteers or to meet the requirements of their college/university for academic credit. Students must be able to work a regular schedule with a minimum of 8 hours per week on site for at least one semester.
To apply visit: http://www.nmajh.org/Internship/
Intern Positions Available:
Academic Liaison: plans and implements organizational strategies and programs for the museum’s internship program; liaise with the other interns and assist in the intern recruitment process.
· The Academic Liaison intern supports the development and implementation of the Museum’s internship program. Duties may include marketing the internship program, administering the application process, coordinating and communicating with fellow interns, planning and administering exit interviews, and organizing the summer seminar program.
Community Relations—aids the museum’s community outreach programs designed to raise the visibility of the museum, build bridges to multicultural communities, and create civic partnerships
· As part of the Marketing and Communications team, the Community Relations intern has the opportunity to participate in the Museum’s diverse community outreach and engagement efforts. These efforts are designed to enhance institutional relationships, build bridges to multicultural and faith communities, create civic partnerships, raise the visibility of the Museum, and provide guidance on issues requiring heightened awareness and sensitivity. Duties include data collection and ongoing organization of outreach efforts; research on groups, individuals, organizations and special topics; assistance with Museum site visits; and meetings and events follow up. This internship plays an important role in organizing and sharing important information collected from the field, which is used to illustrate ongoing outcomes and effect best practices in relationship building.
Curatorial—researches topics for exhibitions development and background, sometimes catalogues and handles objects
· Curatorial interns work with Curatorial staff on activities related to upcoming exhibitions and the ongoing care of the artifact collection. For individuals interested in museums or history or both, this is a rare opportunity to experience how a major national history and heritage museum operates, up close. Specific duties may include primary and secondary research and first-hand work with historical materials, including photographing, measuring, and describing artifacts. Interns may also assist with administrative and outreach projects when the need arises.
Collections—researches for core and special exhibitions, works with the collection, and on occasion assists with exhibition upkeep and installation. The department is also interested in candidates who are proficient with InDesign. During the academic year preference given to those with availability of at least three days per week.
Development—assists with the museum’s donor stewardship activities, including researching potential donors and planning development-related special events
· Development interns work with Development staff to support the museum’s fundraising efforts. Projects and duties may include prospect research; donor/prospect correspondence and social media posts; database management; assisting with special affinity groups (e. g. Young Friends); and assisting in planning and implementing special events. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a cultural institution and to gain tangible skills that are applicable to a variety of fields.
Education— participates in all aspects of museum education: educational programs and events, outreach and promotion, docent training, teaching from objects, working with a variety of age groups and types of visitors.
· Education interns gain hands-on experience in developing, implementing, and administering a range of museum educational programs, including Youth and School Group Programs, Family Programs, Adult & Access Programs, Curriculum Design, Outreach, and Docent Administration. Duties may include helping prepare promotional materials, curriculum, teaching resources, and interpretive guides for museum exhibitions; assisting with group visits, including classroom setup and group orientation; maintaining the education department’s web pages and mailing list database; assisting in data tracking and program evaluation; and helping to coordinate teacher trainings and other education-related events.
Exhibitions-- (graduate students only)
· The exhibitions intern will work closely with the Museum’s Exhibitions Coordinator to assist with the management of multiple special exhibitions. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the development of exhibitions at a variety of stages. Duties may include updating exhibition schedules, maintaining open issues spreadsheets, and reviewing design proofs. Ideal candidates should be able to multi-task, work well under pressure, and love color-coding and spreadsheets.
Facilities Rental & Events Planning—helps market the museum’s facility rental space and oversee evening events.
· Facilities Rental & Events Planning interns have the opportunity to learn about and assist in selling the Museum’s rental space and in planning and overseeing events. Duties may include supporting the Facility Rental and Events manager in showing event space to potential customers, conducting marketing research about promoting the event space; creating and maintaining customer email lists; assisting in oversight of event load-in and set-up on certain events. During the academic year interns are needed for a minimum of 20 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings.
Group Services—aids in the organization of group audiences, data analysis for visitor outreach, and relevant correspondence.
Marketing & Communications—contributes to marketing and communications around all key aspects of the museum, including institutional identity, exhibitions, permanent collection, and public programs
· Marketing and Communications interns will have the opportunity to contribute to marketing and communications around all key aspects of the museum, including institutional identity, exhibitions, permanent collection, and public programs. In doing so, they will gain exposure to and be able to interact with multiple departments, giving them a sense of how various museum functions work. Key projects and responsibilities may include assisting in the production of e-newsletters, including developing story lists and article copy based on the promotional needs of the museum; maintaining press and e-newsletter contact lists; assisting with press and/or photography at museum events; researching content for social media; creating press kits and media coverage reports; and researching and reporting on best practices in marketing and communication. In doing so, they will gain exposure to and be able to interact with multiple departments, giving them a sense of how various museum functions work.
Public Programs—assists museum staff in the development, implementation, management, and execution of a robust calendar of public programming in support of the museum’s mission. This includes attending events, internal and external meetings, and providing logistical and office support.
Retail/Operations—participates in sales and customer service and relations in the museum shop as well as behind the scenes operations
Web Store Management—assists in optimizing the NMAJH store website; works with content management such as improving titles and product descriptions, optimizing content for search, uploading new products and maintaining existing content.
· Web interns in the museum store assist with optimizing the store website, judaicashop.net. Specific duties include content management, such as improving titles and product descriptions, optimizing content for search, uploading new products, and maintaining existing content. Store interns will have the opportunity to apply Photoshop and product photography skills as well as learn Ecommerce platforms, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Product Listing Ads (PLA) strategies. During the academic year store interns are needed for a minimum of 8 hours per week.
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