2027 Art Management Summer Intern

About the Role

The Art Management Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary provides a student with the opportunity to learn about and contribute to museum registration activities, including collections care and exhibition logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed and accurate data entry in collections management database (TMS).
• Organize and file relevant documentation in both paper and digital object files.
• Assist with routine condition checks of artworks on display in the museum’s galleries.
• Assist with unpacking and intake process for new acquisitions and loans to the collection.
• Attend cross-departmental planning meetings for exhibitions.
• Shadow art installations and deinstallations when possible.
• Various departmental projects as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience using the museum's collections management system (The Museum System).
• Experience with data entry and proofreading.
• Familiarity with complex database systems a plus.

Qualifications

• College student, with completed coursework in studio art, art history, history, museum studies, or library science. Other majors will be considered.
• To qualify for bachelor’s or master’s hours/compensation, you must be enrolled in an accredited program or have graduated from an accredited program within the past three years. Students are required to submit a current schedule or an official transcript.

Timeline

• Anticipated Start Date: May 31st
• Anticipated End Date: July 23rd
• Weekly schedule to be arranged with direct supervisor.

Compensation

• High School Interns: $12.00
• Undergraduate Students: $13.00
• Graduate Students: $14.00

Application Requirements

• A complete application must include both a cover letter and a resume.
• Cover Letter Questions:
• What interests you most about museum registration and collections care?
• How has your coursework or academic experience prepared you for this internship?
• How does this internship support your career goals within the museum field?

Housing

• Housing for internship positions is contingent upon the availability of funding and is not guaranteed.
• When housing is available, only students whose primary residence is more than 150 miles or three hours from either Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art or the Momentary will be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical demands: Work at a desk, utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods, good eye/hand coordination, bending and stretching for filing, and physical stamina to lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least three feet. Visual acuity to review written materials is required.
• Work environment: Office environment and museum spaces.

Contingent Offer Details

• All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a confidentiality agreement and background check.
• Provide proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.