Studio Art Classes Internship
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston -- Studio Art Classes Internship
The Education Department is responsible for programs that give visitors of all ages the opportunity to make direct connections with the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. The Department is organized into six sections: Academic Engagement; Gallery Learning; Planning and Evaluation; Interpretation; School Programs and Teacher Resources; and Studio and Community Arts. The Department offers internships to college students who enjoy working with people and are interested in learning more about the many facets of Museum Education. Experience with art is not necessary but sometimes proves helpful. An internship acquaints students with the Museum’s collections and programs and provides the opportunity to explore a variety of career possibilities.
Studio Art Interns are enlisted as volunteer Teaching Assistants (TA’s) to assist with the Summer Kids and Teen Studio Art Class program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. These are week-long, theme-based Studio Art Classes offered to children (ages 5-11) and teens (ages 12-18) that take place in the Museum’s galleries and classrooms within the MFA. Studio Art Interns assist with these classes by helping children to understand a range of art concepts, experiment with art materials, and explore the galleries. Interns will have the opportunity to design and teach their own lesson and/or implement a gallery visit and Visual Thinking Strategies inquiry with students. This is a valuable opportunity for those interested to explore a teaching career in elementary and/or high school education and to gain pre-practicum experience when applying to graduate programs.
Benefits:
- Work alongside a range of teaching styles of experienced and professional art educators who will provide mentorship and guidance
- Gain valuable skills in customer service by communicating with a variety of audiences, visitors, and students
- Understand the different stages of child development and use of age appropriate art materials by working directly with students ages 5–18
- Learn skills in classroom management, conflict resolution and meeting diverse needs
- Implement art inquiry discussions in the galleries with Visual Thinking Strategies
- Review the process of curriculum development and effective lesson planning
- Develop reflective practice habits to set goals
- Hear from museum professionals during enrichment sessions to learn more about the field
Responsibilities:
- Support the instructors in the classroom and gallery with classroom management and art lessons
- Maintain the organization of the supply room
- Help instructors prepare project materials for classes
- Assist parents/accompanying adults and students
- Supervise students during drop-off, pick-up, and supervised lunch periods
- Escort students to classrooms and various locations
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in and returning to an undergraduate program
- Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Proven ability to interact easily and successfully with children ages 5–18 years old
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and take initiative
- Those studying Studio Art, Childhood/Elementary Education, Art Education, and Liberal Arts are encouraged to apply
- Ability to commit to 5 days a week (Monday-Friday), for full days (8:15 am–4 pm) from June 24–August 30, 2019 is required. (One week of vacation and one or two weeks of part time shifts are equally pre-planned by the manager.)
- *Mandatory attendance of orientation on June 11, June 18 and June 19, 2019
- Must email a single document, (PDF or Word, and containing your cover letter and resume), to: intern@mfa.org
- Must be agree to attend orientation from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm on Tuesday, June 11; plus additional sessions, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on June 18–19
Please visit the Museum's website for more information about internships and to apply.