Purpose: To assist the Manager of Youth and Community Engagement in the preparation, administration and facilitation of our summer art camp program.
Internships
The Museum offers unpaid internships for undergraduates, graduate students, as well as recent graduates, during the fall and spring semesters and in the summer. Availability is dependent upon departmental requests and specific responsibilities are determined by the needs of the department. Interns work on specific projects, but are introduced to all facets of museum work. Additionally, interns gain practical work experience and a chance to interact with their peers and Museum staff. Please see descriptions below for more information on specific internships and the semesters they are available.
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester (September-November) – Applications due: August 15
Spring Semester (February-April) – Applications due: November 15
Summer Semester (May-July) – Applications due: March 15
Goodrich Internship (September-August) – Applications due: June 30
How to Apply:
All internship candidates should submit the following:
- Application form (See links within internship descriptions)
- A personal statement of no more than 500 words that explains why the applicant is interested in an internship at the Museum, why he/she is applying for a specific internship opportunity, what he/she hopes to achieve from the experience, and what he/she believes he/she can contribute
- Two letters of recommendation
- Copy of recent transcripts
- Resumé (optional)
Application materials that are not attached to the application form should be sent to:
Lindsey Hammel
Birmingham Museum of Art
2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd.
Birmingham, AL, 35203-2278
[email protected]
Development and Community Relations Internship (Unpaid)
Under the direction of the Senior Development Officer, the intern will gain valuable knowledge and experience learning the major responsibilities of the Development Department and fundraising, including grant writing, membership management, major gifts, events, and corporate sponsorship.
The Goodrich Internship (Paid)
The Goodrich Internship is made possible by the Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation. The Goodrich Internship provides undergraduates or graduate students in art, art history, museum studies or related fields […]
Marketing and Communications Internship (Unpaid)
Assist the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator in their day to day duties.
Education / Studio Programs Internship (Unpaid)
Purpose: To assist the Studio Programs Manager in the preparation, administration and facilitation of Studio Programs. May require some classroom teaching and assisting. Length: Approximately 12 weeks (exact dates to […]
Development / Events Internship (Unpaid)
The Development / Events Intern will assist with and learn how to plan and manage large-scale museum events including exhibition openings, curatorial support group events, high level donor dinners, and other fundraising events.
Education / Community Engagement Internship (Unpaid)
Purpose: To assist the Youth and Family Programs Coordinator in the preparation, administration and facilitation of outreach programs. May require some classroom teaching. Length: Approximately 12 weeks (exact dates to […]
Education / Public Programs Internship (Unpaid)
The purpose of the Public Programs intern is to assist the Manager of Public Programs in the creation and implementation of engaging and dynamic programming for the Education department. In […]
Education / Teacher and School Services Internship (Unpaid)
Assist the Associate Curator of Education for Teacher & School Services in the preparation of teacher resource materials. The internship may require some classroom teaching, as well.
Graphic Design Internship (Unpaid)
The purpose of the Graphic Design intern is to assist the Creative Director in day-to-day tasks. In carrying out these tasks, the intern will have the opportunity to observe and […]