Education & Special Events Internship - Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass (Lawrence-Funded Internship)
Education & Special Events Intern
About Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass:
As a center for extraordinary glass experiences, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass offers unique discoveries to ignite creativity, spark fun, and cultivate learning for all. Our mission is to engage, excite and educate our regional and global audiences using our world-renowned glass paperweights, glass collections, and changing exhibitions.
Job Summary:
As a Digital Media & records Intern, you will assist with photographing exhibits and events, creating social media content, managing digital inventory, and developing catalog lists for research and curatorial purposes.
Hours a week: Flexible up to 15-20 hours
Location: Headquarters at 165 North Park Avenue, Neenah, Wisconsin
Responsibilities:
- Special Event prep including Art After Dark and GLASS Festival
Prep materials for educational programming (ie. cut glass, load kilns etc.) - Curatorial work (ie. data entry, photography, condition reporting and cataloguing of works of new gifts to the collection
- Developing and implementing art projects for special events (art activity day, camps, art after dark )
- Leading groups on tours and glass art projects
- Processing of the library collection, including photographing, cataloguing, and adding books to the study gallery collection from storage
Qualifications:
- Strong interest in studio art, art history and art education
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media platforms and technology
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter to Handshake, Attn: Elise Ryan
- Before applying, you must meet with a Career Advisor in Career Center for a resume review, or your resume must achieve green status in VMOCK. If your resume does not meet professional expectations, you may be asked to resubmit your resume.
Compensation:
Lawrence University - Career Center pays Lawrence student a $5k stipend. Please ask Michelle Buchinger for more details about how funding works Michelle.m.buchinger@lawrence.edu