Toledo Museum of Art

Publications Intern

June - August 2019 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

I loved my time as an intern for TMA. It was a very insightful experience and I learned a lot. I also met some great people along the way. TMA provided an inclusive space for all interns to work.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the opportunity to collaborate with other departments during my time at TMA.

Advice

I would advise interns to apply early! This is a great experience you do not want to miss. It's also one of the few paid opportunities for students who cannot afford to intern/work for free!

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Cafe/Banquet Server

June - August 2018 • Toledo, OH

What I liked

I loved being able to work both in a cafe, a coffee bar, and a banquet setting. Coming from a restaurant experience I found it easy to adjust but still with much learning to be done. It was fun hosting events in the museum or glass pavilion and interacting with such a wonderful group of people. The environment was both serious and fun and I never felt like one overpowered the other. It was a great place with amazing people, and an awesome experience to put under my belt.

What I wish was different

The last two summers I worked a job at around 50 hours a week. Going from that to a high 30 was a little rough. But the hours I got were well worth it. Lots of cleaning and waiting overpowered customer interactions, but sometimes it was needed. Banquet serving is a very specific kind of hospitality and although it's not for most, it was probably my most enjoyable experience.