Curatorial Intern, Art

About the Role

The Church History Museum is pleased to welcome a 40 hour per week, paid, curatorial internship beginning January 2027 until April 2027. The curatorial intern supports the museum's mission by working with the art curator one-on-one to conduct research and develop exhibitions. A special project this season includes researching specific collection items in preparation for a publication highlighting treasures of the Church History Museum collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research to support museum projects
• Submit reports about and obtain information for intellectual property licensing
• Participate in project team meetings
• Perform other tasks according to project needs and individual capabilities and interests

Requirements & Tech Stack

• An excitement about Latter-day Saint visual culture
• Excellent research and writing skills
• The ability to work independently but also collaboratively with staff members

Qualifications

• Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (or recently graduated in the last year) in art history, visual arts, humanities, history, or a related field

To Apply

• Current resume
• Letter of intent providing a brief account of how you hope to benefit from this internship and what you feel you could contribute to the Church History Museum
• 5- to 10- page writing sample, preferably a recent research paper
• Names and contact information for three references

Note: Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.