MUSEUM OF IMPACT
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Join
Our Team
Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
Museum of Impact’s interns and volunteers are the connectors to the community and work to carry out our mission. Our model is increasingly about becoming an information resource and liaison between the community and the prevalent social issues concerning our nation’s communities. We aim to increase connections among artists, activists, cultural groups and ethnic communities.
We are seeking interns and volunteers in various capacities for both museum administration and for our future exhibition development.
General Qualifications:
Candidates must adhere to deadlines and demonstrate strong writing, interpersonal and social media skills. Candidates should also have strong presentation, research and computer skills, be detail oriented and enthusiastic about dynamic approaches to museums and the arts, connecting them to our nation's communities.
Time commitment is flexible, with some evenings required; a minimum of two days per week is preferred. Skills, expertise and passion would be appreciated and nurtured in this environment.
Curatorial and Exhibition Development
Responsible for carrying out background research and writing written material on exhibition pieces (labels, etc.); writing materials and articles for the website; writing articles for internal and external publications. Work closely with Assistant Curator (Acquisition Management) on research projects, research proposals, and ideas for innovative exhibition content. Work closely with Manager to determine various educational goals related
to exhbition content.
A minimum of at least two years experience preferred, in a curatorial/research/interpretive position in an art museum or cultural organization. Interest in social justice projects and current events preferred. Commitment to staying on top of current social justice and action issues a requirement.
Development and Fundraising
Interns will assist in implementing mailings, calling campaigns, development research, grant writing, and other administrative efforts.
Education & Teaching Artists
Interns and Teaching Artists responsibilities are to assist or lead tours and workshops for public and school groups; write curriculum, lesson plans and teacher resource guides.
Marketing Communications & Media
Reporting to the Marketing & Media Manager, duties are to manage relationships with news and media outlets; draft, edit, and effectively disseminate all press releases as well as create content and aid in all social media management.
A minimum of at least two years experience in communications, marketing, or related fields, with a nonprofit, cultural or community organization, and skills in HTML preferred.
Outreach & External Affairs
Reporting to the External Affairs Coordinator, duties are to assist the Coordinator in managing database of community partners, coordinating and managing community programs and identifying and cultivating potential partners. Interns should have experience in community engagement activities or related field, as well as demonstrate excellent teamwork.
College or graduate level degree related to Museum Education, nonprofit, community organizations as well as proven experience in community outreach preferred.
Operations (Project Management & Logistics)
Reporting to the Managing Director, interns will support the various internal optimization, business development, and special project initiatives undertaken by the group. In this role, they will interact frequently with members of virtually every department at MOI. Primary responsibilities will be to provide coordination, research, and analytical support in order to advance new team initiatives
A minimum of at least two years experience preferred. Advanced research skills, graduate level work in business, nonprofit work, strategy, and/or communications.
Call for Volunteers
So, You Want to Volunteer?
We are glad to hear you are interested in joining Team Impact! Now before you conatact us, make sure you email MOI with your name, position of interest in the subject line, as well as the following:
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Resume
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Statement as to why you would like to join the team and why/what about the Museum of Impact that peaked your interest
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Writing samples relevant to the position
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Availability
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Also list any particular skills or interests you have that you may want us to know
We look forward to hearing from you!
- The Museum of Impact Team
Museum of Impact encourages and welcomes candidates with all experience levels and specialized skills. We also welcome diversity: people of color, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socio economic differences.