Curatorial Intern: Art

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church History Museum is offering a 40 hour per week, paid curatorial internship from January 2027 to April 2027 in Salt Lake City, UT. Interns will work one-on-one with the art curator to conduct research and help develop exhibitions, including a special project preparing collection materials for publication.

Ideal candidates are excited about Latter-day Saint visual culture, have strong research and writing skills, and can work both independently and with staff collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Research

Writing

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in art history/visual arts/history

Job description

Job Description

The Church History Museum is pleased to welcome a 40 hour per week, paid, curatorial internship beginning January 2027 until April 2027. The Church History Museum provides engaging experiences for individuals to connect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the growing spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of its people. The curatorial intern supports this 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.

Job Description

The Church History Museum is pleased to welcome a 40 hour per week, paid, curatorial internship beginning January 2027 until April 2027. The Church History Museum provides engaging experiences for individuals to connect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the growing spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of its people. The curatorial intern supports this 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.

The ideal candidate has

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

Responsibilities

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

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

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances- our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.