MASS MoCA seeks full-time interns for various departments. Spend any season in the culturally rich, naturally beautiful Berkshires, while gaining invaluable professional experience in the arts. Paid interns are given $100/wk stipend and free housing within a block of the complex. We also have an academic internships where interns can receive up to 12-15 credits for full time employment that could be arranged between the applicants school and MASS MoCA. We offer internships in the following departments.
Each applicant may apply to a maximum of 2 departments.
We are accepting applications for Winter/Spring 2008. Deadline December 1, 2008
: Interns work directly with the Director of Design, Curator, Production crew and visiting artists designing and producing a wide range of print, web pages, and signage for MASS MoCA. Intern should demonstrate a creative talent, enthusiasm, and a commitment to a career in graphic design, as well as a working knowledge of Quark X-Press, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Golive, and Macintosh environment. For this internship, a portfolio review and interview are required.
To apply to MASS MoCA Internship Program: Send cover letter (specify which department to which you are applying) , resume, and two references via email. You may submit application materials (cover letter, résumé, and two reference letters) in the text of an email or as Microsoft Word attachments. Reference letters may be submitted separately by the person writing the letter. Please ask them to include contact information in their letters. Submit all applications to Meghan Robertson.
A semester long internship is available in Kidspace at MASS MoCA. Primary responsibility is to work with school groups by assisting the Kidspace education coordinator in leading tours, conducting art projects, and running artist residencies with Kidspace artists in the schools. Interns also may assist with public hours, helping visitors explore the exhibition and create their own works of art. The intern will assist Kidspace staff with planning upcoming events, art classes and gallery activities, writing family guides and curriculum activities, and with some office duties as needed. The intern is invited to participate in the MASS MoCA intern education program, which meets once a week to discuss different museum-related topics. Interns also meet artists, performers, and museum staff.
This is a great opportunity for a student (especially education and arts majors) to learn how to make contemporary art accessible to the public thru educational programming.
To apply for Kidspace internship send a cover letter, résumé, and two reference letters to:
, Director of Exhibitions and Education, Kidspace
lthompson@massmoca.org
1032 MASS MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247
Application deadline: November 15 2008
APPLICATION PROCESS
A: We encourage you to apply via email. You may submit application materials (cover letter, résumé, and two reference letters) in the text of an email or as Microsoft Word attachments. Reference letters may be submitted separately by the person writing the letter. Please ask them to include contact information in their letters. Submit all applications to Meghan Robertson.
A: Yes. Two reference letters may be submitted via email with your application or separately. Please ask letter writers to include contact information.
A: Yes. Please address mailed applications to Meghan Robertson, Company Manager, MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247.
A: MASS MoCA can only accept applications from applicants who already have US citizenship or a work visa for work in the USA. Unfortunately we are unable to be a host organization for an international applicant.
STIPEND AND HOUSING
A: All departments offer each intern $100/week stipend plus housing for the duration of the internship in that department.
A: Located within walking distance from MASS MoCA, intern housing is furnished with basic furniture, pots and pans, and silverware. Interns share a bedroom (usually 2 interns per bedroom) and common areas with fellow interns. Interns are responsible for their own meals.
A: No. Pets are not permitted in intern housing. Please find alternate pet care for the full duration of your internship.
WORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF
A: Full time Interns will be working 50 hours plus. This is the best way to experience the inner workings of each department. Days off are determined by each department according to their needs.
A: If you have a wedding or some other brief (2–3 days) event to attend that has been planned in advance, please inform us asap if you are selected for an interview. If you would need to leave the internship for one week or more, please do not apply now. Consider applying in the future when your schedule is more flexible. We are looking for people who can work continuously for the duration of an internship.
OTHER QUESTIONS
A: Yes. Once a week interns will meet for a presentation and discussion by department heads and/or visiting artists. During the summer season, we also plan all-intern excursions to other regional cultural institutions, such as the Clark Art Institute, Williamstown Theater Festival, Jacobs Pillow and more.
A: Each intern is responsible for his or her own travel expenses.
A: Please email Meghan Robertson.
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