Company: National Museum of American Illustration
Address: 492 Bellevue Avenue
Location: Newport, RI
Application Deadline: April 12, 2013
Position: 2 Part-time, Paid
Timeframe: 05/24/13 — 08/24/13 (Flexible)
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Description
The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI), founded in 1998, is the first national museum to be devoted exclusively to American illustration artwork. The NMAI is located on Newport, Rhode Island's historic Bellevue Avenue in the mansion Vernon Court, designed by the noted Gilded Age architecture firm Carrère and Hastings. The museum's collection contains over 2,000 original works by noted American illustrators such as Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, J. C. Leyendecker, N.C. Wyeth, and others.
Responsibilities
Full time and Part Time Internships Available
PART TIME Internship
(18-24 hours per week, Thurs – Sun, 10:45 am to 5:00 pm)
Part Time NMAI Internship involves assisting with museum admissions and Museum shop functions at the NMAI. Guiding tours, interacting with the public, answering questions about the Museum’s buildings, grounds, and the collection. Operating the cash register at the admissions desk and in the Museum shop, supervising the galleries and museum shop area.
FULL TIME Internship
(40 hours per week, Wed – Sun, 9am to 5pm)
In addition to the duties in the Part Time Internship, the Full Time Internship includes general office work and administrative assistance, graphic design projects, filing, archival organization and other similar tasks.
The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm and a strong interest in art, art history, and illustration.
Given the variety of tasks taking place within the Museum, applicants from many areas of scholastic concentration, not solely-art related, are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Familiarity with Macintosh, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. Must be comfortable working with the public and on a team in a fast-paced office environment, available weekends, and possessing a flexible schedule.
How to Apply:
Mail ASAP letter of interest, resume, academic writing sample (3 page minimum) and three letters of recommendation to:
Intern Coordinator
National Museum of American Illustration
492 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Or email to:
Art@Americanillustration.org, with “Summer Internship” as the subject line.
