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Betty Bowen Award Administration Intern

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Seattle Art Museum

27d ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated skill in project management or coordination involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with customers, staff, volunteers, artists, committee members, and other community groups.
  • Proficient in writing and editing with a professional tone.
  • Demonstrated expertise and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the internet.
  • Ability to ask for help and accept evaluation of your work.
  • Ability to adhere to museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
  • Currently working towards or recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in arts administration, fine art, museum studies, nonprofit management, or other related field.
  • Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated interest in Modern and Contemporary Art and/or artists from the Pacific Northwest.
  • Employment at SAM is contingent upon successful clearing and maintenance of clearance in both a federal and state criminal background check.

Responsibilities

  • The Betty Bowen Intern will be responsible for helping to organize and administer all aspects of the Betty Bowen Award, including:
  • Becoming familiar with the history, purpose, and application requirements of the Betty Bowen Award.
  • Promotion and support for the call for entries to NW artists, galleries, and museums.
  • Organization of artist applications, including video submissions.
  • Communication and assistance with the award application process.
  • Managing communication with the Committee.
  • Compiling of all meeting materials, including PowerPoints, videos, and application packets.
  • Coordination of and attendance at all committee meetings.
  • Completion of a press release following announcement of the award.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Betty Bowen Award Administration Intern position?

The application deadline is April 18, 2025, at 5pm PST.

When does the internship start?

The position starts on July 7, 2025.

What is the hourly compensation for this internship?

The compensation for this internship is $20.77 per hour.

How many hours per week is the intern expected to work?

The intern is expected to work 15 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Will the intern need to work extended hours during the internship?

Yes, the intern will be expected to work extended hours for two committee meetings in September, with the specific dates to be confirmed.

What type of experience will the intern gain from this internship?

The intern will gain hands-on experience with public outreach, awards administration, community engagement, project management, communication, and writing.

What are the key responsibilities of the Betty Bowen Award Intern?

Key responsibilities include organizing and administering the award, promoting the call for entries, managing artist communications, coordinating committee meetings, and producing press releases.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include initiative, project management, professional communication, writing and editing proficiency, and expertise in Microsoft Office tools.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

Applicants should be currently working towards or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in arts administration, fine art, museum studies, nonprofit management, or a related field.

How can applicants apply for this internship?

Applicants can apply via the online form at https://seattleartmuseum.applytojob.com/apply or by sending application materials in PDF format to internships@seattleartmuseum.org.

Are there any benefits associated with this internship?

Yes, benefits include access to an onsite fitness facility, discounts at the museum shop and cafe, guest passes, cab rides, paid sick leave, and access to museum events and membership services.

Does the Seattle Art Museum support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, SAM is dedicated to building a diverse workplace and promoting equity, particularly for historically underrepresented groups in the museum field.

Is it necessary to provide references when applying?

Yes, applicants should include one or more professional references or letters of recommendation from teachers, supervisors, or mentors.

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1933
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Mission & Purpose

For over 75 years, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has been a leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest. Through its three locations — the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle, the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront — SAM connects art to life through special exhibitions, educational programs, and installations drawn from its collection of approximately 25,000 objects from more than 140 cultures.

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  • CREATIVITY

    We bring art into people’s lives and help them understand its unique power to inspire creative thinking, which is crucial to understanding and solving our world’s complex problems.

  • EXCELLENCE

    We build and create collections, exhibitions, and public programs of the highest quality and excellence.

  • EQUITY

    We are responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and we think critically about the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society. We are dedicated to racial equity in all that we do.

  • ENGAGEMENT

    We engage our audiences through dialogue that is mutually beneficial, inclusive, and enlightening in a spirit of mutual respect.

  • DIVERSITY

    We invite and respect many viewpoints and experiences, as we develop and sustain a diverse staff, board, and audience, and showcase art from the world’s diverse cultures.

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    We work to lower economic and physical barriers as well as barriers to understanding, so that art is accessible to everyone. We recognize the importance of excellent customer service in making art accessible to all.

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    We are transparent and careful stewards of resources, including collections, staff, volunteers, facilities, investments, and institutional records. We share SAM’s collection, our greatest resource, and legacy to the future, with the public through scholarship and interpretation, creative installation, conservation, and programming.