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Total Arts Day Camp Internship

Rochester Art Center
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Description 

In this internship, you will assist the Total Arts Day Camp team with tasks related to running week-long summer art camps for children at Rochester Art Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Total Arts Day Camp (TADC) is one of the longest running youth arts programs in the state, initiated in 1971. TADC 2025


 

Internship Goals 

  • Learn about the planning and implementation of art museum programming
  • Gain an understanding of arts education and community outreach
  • Get hands-on experience with students in an art studio/classroom setting 
  • Learn to give interactive, age-appropriate gallery tours to art camp participants
  • Work with artists and art educators to promote an appreciation for the arts



 

Intern Responsibilities

  • Work closely with TADC instructors, guest artists and museum staff to prepare for and facilitate art activities
  • Study and learn about works of art exhibited at Rochester Art Center 
  • Explore inquiry-based tour techniques and give children’s tours as needed
  • Supervise and encourage TADC participants during camp activities and be a role model for young volunteers
  • Complete various other assigned museum education and program-related tasks
  • Submit a one-page reflection on the experience at the end of the internship


 

Timeframe 

Monday, July 7 - Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 (TADC Sessions 4-6)


 

  • Interns can expect to work approximately 35 hours per week
  • During camp weeks, working hours will be M - F, 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Interns will earn $12 per hour
  • Interns must arrange their own housing and transportation


 

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

  • Proficient in English
  • Comfortable working with youth
  • Enthusiastic about museums and community-based work
  • Flexible, punctual, dependable and willing to learn new skills

 

Preferred (not required)

Experience with Google Workspace

Experience with public speaking or leadership of small groups

Experience with photography, video recording and editing

 

To Apply 

The ideal candidate will be dependable, a team player, motivated to learn and grow, and interested in contemporary art. Applicants may submit a resume (1 page max) and a letter of interest to the Education & Program Specialist at lmireles@rochesterartcenter.org. 

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.