Trachok Internship - Museum Intern

The Lilley Museum of Art sits at the center of campus at the University of Nevada, Reno. It is a teaching museum and the only free museum in the state that collects and exhibits art from all time periods and cultures. With a collection of over 3,000 objects, as well as a rotating temporary exhibition program, the museum serves as a learning resource for faculty, students, the local community, and scholars across the region. The museum supports the educational mission of the University of Nevada, to enhance the cultural life of our Nevada community by providing inclusive programming, stimulating and diverse exhibitions, and research and teaching opportunities in a transcultural collection. 

The Lilley is seeking a Museum Intern to join a dynamic team at the Lilley Museum of Art to facilitate excellent art programming, gallery management, and assist full-time museum staff with various activities and projects. The Lilley is looking for a student who is open to growing their skills in a variety of areas to include the following:

• Art and art history/archival research
• Art handling and exhibition design
• Non-profit management 
• Marketing and communications 
• Event planning and public programming 

The Lilley Museum Intern works directly with the museum Director and other gallery staff to assist with the following:

• Condition reporting when new work arrives at the museum
• Object research and database work
• Installation and deinstallation of art within the museum
• Gallery sitting, welcome visitors, and provide gallery tours
• Event support at exhibition openings and presentations
• Graphic design tasks, marketing and communications 
• May serve on the Lilley Museum of Art Advisory Board Collections Committee as a student representative
• Grant writing and development support  
• Other duties as assigned

The Lilley Museum Intern position will be tailored based on the candidates interests and qualifications of the above tasks.  An ideal candidate will possess highly developed organizational and communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and a desire to learn in a museum setting.  

Hours:  Monday-Friday between 10:00am - 4:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends (roughly 8-10 hrs./week), for 120 hours for the semester.

Application Requirements:

• Art major or minor
• 2.75 GPA requirement
• Junior, senior, or graduate school
• Full-time students for spring 2027

Pay: One-time payment of $2,250 (awarded through the Frances Sumner Trachok Internship Endowment in Fine Arts Award)

Job Requirements: 

• Written and verbal communication 
• Serve as a representative of the Lilley Museum of Art
• Lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. with assistance and use a ladder
• Use various tools to hang devices, and install art work

Must submit: current resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts