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from LA Culture Net

The Autry is dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West. Through the work of its dynamic staff, the Autry promotes education, research, exhibitions, and public programs. Located in scenic Griffith Park, the Autry provides a collaborative work environment for its employees and attracts highly qualified and motivated professionals.

2016 Getty Multicultural Internship – Museum Teacher

Through a grant provided by the Getty Foundation, we are able to offer this paid summer internship opportunity. The internship is intended for members of groups underrepresented in professions related to museums and the visual arts including but not limited to individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent. Intern candidates can be from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.

Eligibility for the internship is limited. Students must:

· Be currently enrolled undergraduates. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2016. Students graduating in May or June 2016 are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)

· Reside or attend college in Los Angeles County; and

· Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

The full time internship last 10 consecutive weeks from June 2016 to August 2016, exact start and end dates to be mutually agreed upon.

http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/mui/

Museum Teacher Internship Details

The Museum Student Teacher Intern will teach museum programming and assist with important educational outreach initiatives. Working alongside the Autry’s museum teachers, the intern will receive real-world experience interacting with and leading museum education programs for visiting school and summer groups. The intern will also assist the planning and operation of the Autry’s “Wednesday are West Days”, a series of weekly family activity days held throughout the summer.

The Intern will support two important projects, The 3nd Annual Autry Teacher Academy and the Autry Classroom Curators outreach program. Both programs are fundamental components to the Autry’s Strategic Educational Outreach Initiative what was adopted in 2012. This initiative seeks to serve the long-term needs of students and teachers through developing long-term partnerships with schools that facilitate sequential museum learning opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. In three years, this collection of partnerships has grown to include more than 50 schools across Southern California. The Autry Teaching Academy is a week-long professional development intensive that trains up to 15 teachers on how to integrate object- and project-based learning into classroom curriculums, and facilitates implementation and understanding of Common Core curriculum and the College, Career and Civic Life educational framework. Participating teachers return to their schools and hold their own professional development workshops to share their knowledge with their colleagues. The Autry Classroom Curators program empowers individual classrooms of students (grades 6-12) to research and curate their own project, which can culminate as an exhibition at the Autry or in their school, or a film, play, or other cultural presentation. The intern will support the Autry Classroom Curators program by conducting content research to help inform upcoming projects.

Duties will include:

· Assisting and leading hands-on activities for visiting school groups and summer camps

· Planning and assisting “Wednesdays are West Days” family activities

· Assisting preparation and operation of the Autry Teacher Academy

· Conducting content research to facilitate upcoming Autry Classroom Curator projects

Candidates must possess a deep commitment to creative forms of teaching and student engagement. Prior experience in teaching educational programs in a museum or other informal educational environment is also preferred. The Museum Student Teaching Intern will be supervised by Carolina Zataray, Senior Coordinator for Outreach and Offsite Teaching.

The Intern will be provided with a desk, telephone, and computer with internet access.

TO APPLY:
In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter and 2 letters of recommendation OR contact information for 2 references. The letter should detail relevant course-work, career goals, availability from the beginning of June through the end of August, and a description of how you meet the Getty’s eligibility requirements for the position. References should be familiar with your relevant coursework and/or work experience.

Please visit the Employment page of our website to learn more about the Autry and to apply:

https://theautry.org/about-us/employment-overview

Applications should be received no later than April 30, 2016

Cynthia Sandoval
Human Resources Coordinator

AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Direct: 323.495.4303

Go West: TheAutry.org