Curatorial Internship – Summer 2021 (8 week period between June and August)

Job Description:

Date Posted:	March 29, 2021
Classification:	Paid Internship
Application Deadline	April 30, 2021

Scope of Position:

The intern will receive a $1,150 stipend for an 8 week internship. Interns also receive many other benefits, including a complimentary Telfair Museums membership, free admission to Museum functions, discounts at the café and gift shop, and the ability to observe and receive instruction that enhances their knowledge of the museum. Students are responsible for making arrangements with their schools to receive credit. Telfair Museums does not provide travel, relocation, parking or housing assistance for interns.

The individual selected must be able to commit sixteen (16) hours per week. This time commitment can be organized in different structured blocks of time in consultation with the Curator (i.e. 2 days per week or 4 hours/4 days). Internship hours will take place in person or virtually during normal office hours in the Curatorial department: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Department/Location: Curatorial – Jepson Center – Telfair Museums, Savannah, GA.

Purpose and Goals:

Telfair Museums is seeking a resourceful and initiative-driven intern to assist with art historical research relevant to an upcoming exhibition about the Ossabaw Island Project artist residency. The intern will primarily work with the curatorial department, performing research about the Project and the artists involved including conducting interviews, creating checklists, and taking meticulous research notes. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple and diverse tasks simultaneously, strong interpersonal skills and a collegial attitude, excellent writing ability, and a high level of professionalism. Coursework in art history and/or museum studies is helpful, and enthusiasm for the visual arts is required. Telfair Museums is excited to open this opportunity to creative and attentive individuals seeking experience in the curatorial department of an art museum.

Time Requirement:

Applicants are required to commit to sixteen hours per week.

Eligibility:

Candidates applying for internship must:

• Be a rising college junior or senior currently enrolled in a college/university
  OR
• Be a graduate student

• Coursework in art history and/or museum studies is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be very independent and a self-starter.
• Highly motivated, good problem solver, and detailed-oriented.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word/Excel is necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand or sit for 3-4 hours a day
• Sitting, bending, stooping, walking, reaching
• Climbing stairs (occasionally)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Students interested in an internship at the Telfair Museums should send the following materials together in one package within the specified deadline. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.  Applications or letters of reference received after the due date will not be considered.

• Internship application (download here)
• 1-2 letters of recommendation
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Transcript of undergraduate or graduate records with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Official and unofficial transcripts are accepted.
• Statement (1-2 pages) explaining your reasons for applying to Telfair Museums’ internship program. The statement should include:
  • What you hope to gain from the experience,
  • What you feel you can contribute,
  • How this internship experience will impact your education and career plans.

Interested applicants should submit applications to hr@telfair.org.