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NEA Teen Intern

Worcester Art Museum
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Title: NEA Teen Intern

Education & Experience – Studio Class Programs Department

Type: Temporary

Reports To: Manager of Studio Class Programs

Direct Reports: None

Rate: $15.50

 

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at WAM:

At WAM we are committed to building a diverse environment, one where staff feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Please visit our Mission, Vision, and Values page to learn more.

 

Purpose: To provide direct, hands-on support to the Education & Experience Division and other divisions as needed.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • To help organize and prepare art supplies and studio areas for classes, gallery studio workshops, and other programming.
  • To do research and design for family guides, brochures, and similar materials.
  • Assist in input, organization, and compilation of data, files and photos.
  • Help with customer service as necessary.
  • Act as an instructor’s assistant in youth programming.
  • Assist with installation/take down of exhibits in the Higgins Education Wing.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Regular and reliable attendance and ability to commit to a schedule as agreed with the intern’s supervisor.
  • Good communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people in different capacities.
  • A willingness to learn
  • Interest in art and/or museum education
  • Ability to follow directions from staff and faculty
  • If assisting in studio programs, basic knowledge of and ability to work with range of art materials and a willingness ability to work and interact with youth and adapt to wide range of student ability

 

EDUCATION:

Preferred: completion of sophomore year of High School, or more.

 

EXPERIENCE:

A combination of any or all of the following; familiarity with or educated interest in art history and/or studio arts, ability to work with current technology, experience with or educated interest in education, experience working in an education setting or working with the public.