Paid Curatorial Intern — Research & Exhibitions (9 months)

Norton Simon Museum; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $32,000 for the 9-month period

Gain valuable curatorial experience

Job summary

A prestigious art museum in Pasadena is seeking a full-time Graduate Intern for a 9-month position from September to June. This paid internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on curatorial experience by assisting curators with exhibitions, conducting research, contributing to collections management, and writing educational materials. Applicants should have strong research and writing skills, and proficiency in a second language is advantageous. The schedule includes 37.50 hours of onsite work per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate student in a relevant field.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.
• Reading proficiency in a second language is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist curators and registrars with exhibition preparations.
• Conduct research on collections.
• Contribute to collections management and conservation projects.
• Contribute to digital projects.
• Write wall labels and didactic materials.
• Respond to public inquiries.

Skills

Strong research skills

Strong writing skills

Reading proficiency in a second language

Education

Graduate students in art, art history, museum studies, or cultural studies

Job description

A prestigious art museum in Pasadena is seeking a full-time Graduate Intern for a 9-month position from September to June. This paid internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on curatorial experience by assisting curators with exhibitions, conducting research, contributing to collections management, and writing educational materials. Applicants should have strong research and writing skills, and proficiency in a second language is advantageous. The schedule includes 37.50 hours of onsite work per week, Monday to Friday.