Havner Curatorial Intern | Summer 2020
Position Overview:
The Havner Curatorial Summer Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is a paid internship with housing offering opportunities to gain first-hand experience in a curatorial department and exposure to the workings of a major American art museum. Havner Interns will work directly with a member of the curatorial team to assist with exhibition projects, develop interpretation and display of artwork, conduct research on objects in the collection, and work with the library and archives. Interns cover the full scope of the collection, which spans five centuries of American art, from the 18th century through today. Crystal Bridges has a robust summer internship program across all departments, and Havner Interns will be welcomed into this community of colleagues. Through orientation, discussion lunches and/or meetings, Havner Interns will gain knowledge of many museum departments. Havner Interns will expand upon their academic training and work to apply their knowledge and skills in professional ways.
This 8-10 week summer internship commences on or about June 8, 2020 and ends August 7, 2020 or August 14, 2020. The anticipated number of hours per week is 35 work hours. The stipend is paid biweekly. Housing near Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is provided. Three intern positions are available for Summer 2020.
Crystal Bridges is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing training for the next generation of museum professionals. Students representing ethnically underrepresented groups in the curatorial field are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate: rising seniors and current seniors (class of 2020)
- Graduate: first or second year graduate students
- Interest in American art and/or architecture
- Completion of at least one American art history course
- Detail-oriented
- Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Internship Compensation (Stipend)
- Up to $2,800 for undergraduate students
- Up to $3,500 for graduate students
- Housing provided
Timeline
- Applications due Monday, December 31, 2019
- Interns selected by Friday, March 13, 2020
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: In the work environment described below, position requires verbal and written conversation with others, work at a desk and utilizing a computer for prolonged periods of time, bending and stretching for filing..
- Work environment: Work will be performed in an office environment, museum spaces, and in communities served. The noise level in the Museum work environment is usually low to moderate.
If the intern’s personal equipment is used, the Museum accepts no liability for loss or corruption of electronic files on device or any damage caused to said equipment while being used for Museum purposes.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Crystal Bridges is committed to creating an institution that reflects the diversity of our region and nation. We are especially mindful of those in our community impacted by inequity due to ability, language, class, age, gender, religion, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and are working diligently to address perceived and real barriers that keep anyone from fully experiencing the museum as a guest, volunteer, or employee. To achieve true reform, we must have a diverse, highly qualified team. Crystal Bridges is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We actively encourage minority candidates to apply for this position.