Jobs + Internships

Internship Opportunities

The Museum is currently accepting internship applicants for Summer. Deadline for submissions: May 25, 2013.

Exhibition Intern

Description
Museum of Contemporary Craft seeks an experienced student for assistance with research, planning, design, and installation with our upcoming exhibition, Quality is Contagious: John Economaki and Bridge City Tool Works. The intern will work with the curatorial staff and other departments to implement projects and will be expected to document his/her experience on MoCC’s blog throughout the internship.

Qualifications

- Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, working towards a degree in art history, design, curatorial studies, or critical writing, or recently graduated in one of these fields.

- Candidate must have excellent organizational and communication skills including a facility to write clearly and concisely, awareness of email etiquette, experience with Microsoft Office, and confidence in scanning documentation and images.

- An ability to work independently but collaboratively is a must.

- Art history, museum studies coursework, and/or exhibition installation experience is a plus.

Hours
Ongoing

Compensation
Unpaid

Credit
Course credit is available upon request for graduate and undergraduates levels.

Application
Please submit:

- Resume or CV

- Cover letter

- Work samples, (no more than three as web links or pdf attachments)

- A brief response to the following questions that is no more than three pages:

A brief response to the following questions that is no more than two pages:
1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. What makes you an ideal candidate?
3. Provide an example of a project relevant to the position

Send your application to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), please include “Exhibitions Intern Summer 2013” in the subject line of your email.

Ecommerce Research and Development Intern

Description
Research and develop an ecommerce model for the Gallery Store web page using best practice methods in business and marketing. Provide expert ecommerce industry information to Museum of Contemporary Craft regarding web design, online marketing (SEO, PPC, Email Marketing, and Google Analytics). Present findings and recommendations in the form of a cost/benefit analysis report for Museum of Contemporary Craft’s Gallery Store.

Qualifications

- Advanced in the latest trends in internet technology and ecommerce.

- Technical knowledge of the web, internet and ecommerce software products.

- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and internet technologies (shopping carts, web hosting, email and online marketing tools) a plus.

- Background or study in Retail sales and management.

- Genuine interest in online communities.

Hours
June-August
16 hours a week (some flexibility in scheduling can be accommodated)

Compensation
Unpaid

Credit
Course credit is available upon request for graduate and undergraduates levels.

Application
Please submit:

- Resume or CV

- Cover letter

A brief response to the following questions that is no more than two pages:
1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. What makes you an ideal candidate?
3. Provide an example of a project relevant to the position
Send your application to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), please include “Ecommerce Research and Development position” in the subject line of your email.

Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Gallery Merchandise Intern

Description
The Gallery Store Intern will provide on-the-floor support in helping with sales, merchandising, display and researching new consignment items. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working within a museum and a gallery store carrying locally, nationally, and internationally recognized artist.

Qualifications

- Retail or gallery experience in sales.

- Knowledge of craft processes.

- Experience in handling consignment.

- Experience with craft (making or selling) or merchandising and display is desirable.

Hours
June-August
16 hours a week (some flexibility in scheduling can be accommodated)

Compensation
Unpaid

Credit
Course credit is available upon request for graduate and undergraduates levels.

Application
Please submit:

- Resume or CV

- Cover letter

A brief response to the following questions that is no more than two pages:
1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. What makes you an ideal candidate?
3. Provide an example of a project relevant to the position
Send your application to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), please include “Gallery Merchandise Intern” in the subject line of your email.

Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

For questions regarding internships contact Claire Patoine, 971.255.5524, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).