Job Posting for PUBLIC PROGRAMS INTERN at Musical Instrument Museum
Hours and Compensation: MIM will work with interns to create a schedule that fits the needs of both the student and the department. Interns will be compensated at the current minimum wage. Candidates for this internship should be able to fulfill approximately 20 hours per week.
Purpose and Goals: This position will support MIM's Education and Public Programs department in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Signature Events. The Public Programs Intern will gain an in-depth understanding of museum program design, from conceptualization to implementation, as well as how education and public programs contribute to the museum's mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative support in all stages of program execution
Research and write copy for education activities, determine implementation process, and create prototypes as needed. Responsible for education supply inventory and ordering
Complete schedule of activity drafts for upcoming Signature Events
Create weekend task and visual schedule for summer event programs
Follow master timeline deliverables
Provide creative support for development of current and future programs schedule
Research potential artists, presenters, and community partners
Contribute to conversations and brainstorming sessions regarding program themes, activity content and structure, troubleshooting, etc.
Maintain positive working relationships and communication with MIM partners and artists
Effectively document and track artist solicitations and prospects for future use
Complete artist/presenter and vendor evaluations for internal records
Assist with day-of program implementation for all Signature Events
Provide artist hospitality and attend to presenter/performer or vendor needs
Help set up, execute, and tear down program activities
Greet and instruct MIM volunteer team members at program activities
Provide excellent customer service and assist all other MIM teams as needed
Other related departmental duties as necessary
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Strong organizational capacity and ability to prioritize tasks
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
At least two years of completed undergraduate work
Educational Opportunities
Practical application of museum theory, participatory design, and community engagement
Learn and apply museum industry best practices and standards
Become familiar with arts and culture management, gain experience with non-profit, and specifically museum, organizational practices
Internship Term
June to August/early September 2024, with potential renewal for Fall 2024 term
16-20 hours/week between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Schedule determined with supervisor.
Daytime weekend availability is required on the following Signature Event dates:
June 8 & 9, July 13 & 14, August 10 & 11, August 31 & September 1
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MIM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hourly Wage Estimation for PUBLIC PROGRAMS INTERN in Phoenix, AZ
$27.87 to $35.96
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