AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Fall Internship, Family Programs

The Skirball's Education Department is offering one fall internship position for an undergraduate or graduate student in the area of Family Programs. Working closely with members of the Education Department, which focuses on providing intergenerational learning experiences through the Skirball's exhibitions and collections, the Family Programs Intern will help coordinate and develop programs for families in a drop-in art studio setting, a hands-on simulated archaeological dig site, and several special events. The Family Programs intern will also have the opportunity to gain gallery teaching experience.

The internship is full time (40 hours/week) and 10 weeks in duration (October 1st to December 10, 2013). The total compensation is $3,500. Benefits are not provided.

Responsibilities:
* Assist with developing projects and activities for children and families.
* Work alongside a team of diverse and talented museum educators
* Help to plan, coordinate, and execute educational programming such as workshops and special weekend events for children and families
* Assist with facilitating a 6 week pre-K program

Qualifications:
* Undergraduate or graduate student, preferably with background or interest in museum studies, early childhood education, visual art, or science.
* Computer literacy.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multisensory, stimulating work environment.
* Ability to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others.
* Ability to work directly with museum visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
* Availability to work one weekend day per week.
Please submit resume and cover letter, preferably by e-mail, using the contact information below. The cover letter should describe your talents and skills, explain how the internship experience might impact your long-range academic and career goals, and discuss why you feel you are the best candidate. Please also include your school, year, degree pursued, and availability from October to December. Finalists will be asked to provide references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 20th, 2013
Human Resources
Re: Family Programs Intern
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX: (310) 440-4595
e-mail: humanresources@skirball.org

from LA Culture Net